Honda Civic Hatchback-Sedan 1991 Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification
Features & Safety ................................................................................................................................ 2
What you should know before driving your car.
Starting & Driving............................................................................................................................. 54
What gas to use, how to change gears, etc.
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 68
The Required Maintenance Schedule and some items you can service.
Emergency Service .......................................................................................................................... 103
Changing a flat, jump starting, towing.
Consumer Information .................................................................................................................... 121
Reporting Safety Detects, warranty service, vehicle identification numbers, etc.
Index ................................................................................................................................................
Gas Station Information
129
This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of the
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vehicle, and must remain with the vehicle at time of resale.
OWNER'S I.D.
OWNER
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
V.I.N.
DELIVERY DATE
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
DEALER NAME
DEALER NO.
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
OWNER'S SIGNATURE
DEALER'S SIGNATURE
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 without incurring any
obligation whatever.
Introduction
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This manual contains important information about the safe
operation and maintenance of your car.
We urge you to read it carefully, become familiar with the controls it
describes, and follow its recommendations, to help make your
driving trouble-free and enjoyable.
Statements or labels on the product preceded by the following
words are of special significance:
indicates severe personal injury or death will result if
instructions are not followed.
indicates a strong possibility of severe personal
injury or death if instructions are not followed.
means hazards or unsafe practices which could
cause minor personal injury or product or property
damage.
NOTE: gives helpful information.
Break-in Period
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of driving, avoid full throttle
starts and cruising for extended periods at a constant speed.
NOTE:
This break-in procedure also applies to exchanged or overhauled
engines.
During and after the break-in period, drive the car at moderate
speeds until the engine is fully warmed up.
During the first 200 miles (300 km), try to avoid severe braking.
Brake misuse during this period will reduce future braking efficiency.
Remember, your Honda Automobile dealer knows your car best,
and should be consulted for service assistance and advice.
Keys and Locks
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Keys
(Hatchback)
Your car is supplied with two identical keys that fit the ignition and
all locks. You should keep one of them in a safe place, away from
the car, as a spare.
(Sedan)
Your car is supplied with a master key that fits the ignition and all
locks, and a valet key that fits the ignition and doors but not the
trunk or trunk remote release.
The valet key is provided for times when you must leave the key
with a parking attendant or repair person, but still want to keep
valuables safely locked-up.
Write down the numbers stamped on your keys and keep the
information in your wallet or purse in case you ever need to have
duplicates made. The keys are double edged, so you can insert them
in the locks with either edge up.
Door Locks
(Hatchback)
You can lock the doors by pushing the tabs forward.
(Sedan)
You can lock the doors by pushing the tabs down.
The doors must be unlocked before you can open them. The
passenger doors can be locked when open, and will stay locked
when you close them; the driver's door cannot be locked when
open unless you hold the door handle open. The front doors can be
locked and unlocked from the outside with the key.
Hatchback
Lock
Unlock
Sedan
Unlock
Lock
Unlock
lock
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Keys and Locks (cont'd)
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Power Door Locks (LX/EX Sedan)
All doors can be simultaneously locked and unlocked by operating
the master door lock switch.
MASTER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
In addition, the passenger doors will lock automatically when the
lock tab on the driver's door is pushed down, or when the driver's
door is locked from the outside with the key.
LOCK
LOCK
Hatch/Trunk Lid Lock
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(Hatchback)
To open the hatch from outside, put the ignition key in the lock and
turn clockwise.
The hatch can be opened by pulling up the lever at the left side of
the driver's seat.
(Sedan)
The trunk can be opened by pulling up the lever at the left side of
the driver's seat.
To open the trunk lid from the outside, put the master key in the
lock and turn clockwise. The trunk lid opener lever is lockable with
the master key.
MASTER KEY
Pull up
Open
Keep the hatch/trunk lid closed while driving, to keep poisonous
carbon monoxide exhaust fumes out of the interior; prolonged
exposure can cause unconsciousness that may lead to death.
Child Proof Door Locks (Sedan)
The child proof door locks are designed to prevent accidental open-
ing of the rear doors. To activate the locks, push down the lock tabs
located on each door, then close the doors. When the doors are
locked in this way, they can only be opened from the outside.
Unlock
LOCK
Lock
TAB
Seats
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Front Seat
Adjust the seat position by pulling
up on the adjustment lever under
the front edge of the seat cushion,
and sliding the seat to the desired
position. Then release the lever and
make sure the seat is locked in
position by moving it back and forth.
Pull up
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
The angle of the seat-back can be changed by pulling up on the lever
at the outside edge of the seat and leaning forward or back. Release
the lever and let the seat lock into place when it reaches the desired
angle.
Seat belts are most effective when the driver and passenger are
sitting up straight and well back in each seat.
Pull up
RELEASE LEVER
Do not adjust the driver's seat while the car is moving; the seat
could move suddenly, causing loss of vehicle control.
To reduce the risk of siding under the seat belts in a collision,
the seat-backs should be reclined no more than is necessary for
comfort.
To Get In/Out of Rear Seat
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(Hatchback)
The right front seat has a release lever
within easy reach of rear passengers:
push it forward to release the seatback for access to or from the rear
seat. The driver's seat will also tilt
forward by husing the seat angle lever.
Head Restraints
The head restraints are designed to help reduce injuries due to
whiplash. They are located at the top of each seat-back. The front
head restraints have several height positions. They can be adjusted
by pulling up to the recommended position. To lower them, slide the
button next to the restraint's height bar, while pushing the restraint
down.
(Sedan only)
The rear head restraints have also several height positions.
Adjust so the top of the restraint is approximately level with the
tops of your ears.
If a head restraint must be removed (for cleaning, fabric repair, etc.)
pull the restraint up to its highest position, then slide the button
while pulling the restraint out.
To reinstall, reverse the above procedure.
Slide
Do not drive the car with head restraints removed.
Do not try to adjust head restraints while driving.
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Seats (cont'd)
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Rear Seat (Hatchback)
If you need more luggage space,
the rear seat-back can be folded
down. Pull the release on the top
of the seat-back and fold the
seat-back down.
RELEASE
Trunk Access from Rear Seat (Sedan)
The rear seat-back can be released by turning the lock on the rear
shelf with the master key and pulling down the top of the seat-back.
This allows you access to the trunk and makes it possible to carry
long objects inside the car.
The rear seat-back can also be released from inside the trunk by
pulling the release.
Passengers or pets must not sit on the folded portion of the rear
seat.
Make sure any luggage or cargo within the trunk, or extending
through the rear seat trunk access is secured.
Make sure the seat-back latches engage securely when the
seat-back is returned to its normal position.
MASTER KEY
Open
RELEASE
When closing the rear seat trunk access, push the seat-back firmly
into place, then pull on the top of the seat-back to make sure it is
secure.
CAUTION:
Make sure both rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the
rear seat-backs whenever the seat-backs are in their upright
position.
Pull
Luggage Cover (DX/Si Hatchback)
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You can reach the luggage compartment from either the outside or
inside of the vehicle. To open the front part of the cover, pull the
cover up. The rear part of the cover can be also opened merely by
lifting up on it.
If you need more luggage height with the seat-back upright, fold the
rear section of the cover forward or slide the latches on both sides
to the rear and lift the cover out.
LATCH
Weight limits shown on the label located in the glove box must
be observed. The total weight of passengers and cargo must
not exceed the total weight limit on the label.
(Except STD Hatchback)
Do not store any items on the shelf behind the rear seat; they
may become dangerous projectiles in a collision.
(Hatchback only)
Make sure the seat-back latches engage securely when the
seat-back is returned to its normal position.
When transporting luggage or other cargo, do not pile it higher
than the front seats. This precaution will help prevent such
items from becoming dangerous projectiles in an accident.
Cargo weight should be distributed as far forward as possible
for better vehicle handling.
(Sedan only)
Store any luggage or cargo in the trunk. If you are carrying more
items than will fit in the trunk, use the floor space between the
front and rear seats.
Seat Belts
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Your Honda is provided with seat belts to minimize the chance of
injury to yourself and your passengers in a sudden stop or accident.
For precautions on using seat belts for children, babies and pregnant
women, see pages 21 — 25.
Seat belts are most effective when the driver and passengers are
sitting up straight and well back in the seat.
In the event of a collision, occupants not wearing seat belts could
be seriously or fatally injured. Make sure you and all your
passengers ALWAYS put on the seat belts before driving away.
CAUTION:
Be careful the seat helts are not damaged by catching or
entangling in the door or seat mechanism.
NOTE:
The front seat belt restraint system is different on the car you use.
See pages 11 through 14 for the automatic ("passive") shoulder
belt system on the Sedan. See pages 15 through 18 for the
automatic ("passive") lap/shoulder belt system on the Hatchback.
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Wearing the Front Seat Belts
The front seats have automatic ("passive") restraint systems
consisting of shoulder belts and knee bolsters. For your safety, the
manual lap belts must be worn together with the automatic
shoulder belts. The shoulder belts must remain permanently latched.
The automatic and manual belts have emergency locking retractors
designed to lock only during a sudden stop or impact. Otherwise,
they allow some freedom of movement in the seat.
Operation
1.Enter the car and close the door
completely. Move the seat a
comfortable distance from the
steering wheel, sit straight up and
well back in the seat.
Never drive the car with the doors
ajar. The front doors must be
closed completely for the front
seat belts to function properly.
2. Turn the ignition ON. The shoulder belt buckle will move to its
rear locked position. The length of the shoulder belt will adjust
automatically to your body and seating position.
Make sure the shoulder belt goes over your shoulder and across
your body to evenly distribute the belt's restraining force.
If the belt is too near your neck and throat, move toward the
center of the seat.
Normal movement of the shoulder belt buckle may cause injury.
Be sure all parts of your body, especially fingers and hands, are
clear of the shoulder buckle while it is moving.
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CAUTION:
If the sunvisor is positioned near the door area, movement of the
seat belt buckle can damage the sunvisor. Before opening or
closing a front door, turning the ignition on or removing the key
from the ignition, make sure the sunvisor is returned to its clip
above the windshield.
NOTE:
If the door is not closed completely, the shoulder belt buckle will
not move and the door warning light will come on (see page 14 ).
If the door is opened with the ignition on, the buckle will release
itself from its locked position and move forward.
If the shoulder belt buckle stops halfway or does not move at all,
see page 113 for shoulder belt buckle operation.
3. Take hold of the lap belt's tongue plate and pull it from its
retractor. Be sure the belt is not twisted or caught on anything.
NOTE:
If pulled too fast, the belt will lock. If this happens, allow the belt to
retract then pull it out more slowly.
4. Push the tongue plate into the buckle until it clicks locked.
Position the belt across your lap, low on your hipbone and below
your abdomen. This way, if the car is involved in an accident you
would be less likely to slide under the seat belts.
Pull the belt across
your lap
Keep below
hip bone
TONGUE PLATE
Avoid placing the lap belt across your abdomen. In the event of a
collision, the pressure of the belt on the abdomen may increase
the extent of injury.
Never use one belt for more than one person, child or adult.
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Comfort clips sold on the open market are not recommended
since they could impair the function and safety of the belts.
Make sure the strap of the shoulder belt and the lap belt are not
crossed.
Do not wear the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm or
out of position. Such use could increase the chance and amount
of injury in an accident.
Releasing the Seat Belts
1.To release the manual lap belt, push the "PRESS" button in the
buckle, the belt should retract automatically when released.
2. The driver's shoulder belt buckle will release and travel to its off
position when the key is removed from the ignition.
3. The shoulder belt buckle will also release and travel to its off
position when the door is opened.
Push
Emergency Belt Release
The shoulder belt should always remain buckled. In case of an emergency, however, the shoulder belt can
be released from the shoulder belt
buckle by pushing the button.
Relatch the shoulder belt before operating the car, making sure the
belt is not twisted.
Driving with a twisted seat belt can increase your chance and
extent of injury during a collision. Be sure the shoulder belt is not
twisted before driving the car.
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Seat Belts (cont'd)
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Fasten Seat Belt Warning Light and Warning Beeper
Lap Belt Warning Indicator:
Both the light and the
warning beeper will go on for about
six seconds if the ignition switch is
turned on when the driver's lap belt
is not fastened. The beeper will not
go on if the driver's lap belt is
fastened, but the warning light will
come on for about six seconds each
time, to remind the driver to have
passengers put their belts on.
Automatic Shoulder Belt Warning Indicator:
The warning light will come on if either of the automatic shoulder
belts is unlatched with the ignition ON. The beeper will sound for
approximately six seconds while the warning light is ON. Related the
belt: the light should go off when the belt is latched.
The warning light will also come on while the shoulder belt buckle
moves from its front off position to its rear locked position.
Automatic Shoulder Belt Malfunction Indicator:
The warning light will flash and the beeper will sound rapidly if either
shoulder belt buckle stops before completing its full cycle (see page
113 for normal operation).
NOTE:
If the shoulder belt's tensioner mechanism locks and prevents the
buckle from moving fully forward when you want to get out,
recycle the system by closing the door and reopening it.
The buckle should move fully forward; if it does not, recline the
seat-back and use Emergency Belt Release (see page 13 ).
When the system does not function by either method, have the
system checked by an authorized Honda dealer.
If the light and beeper do not function at all or if they come on
even with the belts latched and doors fully closed, it indicates a
malfunction in the seat belt system. In the event of a collision,
severe personal injury could result. The system should be checked
immediately by an authorized Honda dealer.
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Wearing the Front Seat Berts
The automatic ("passive") lap/shoulder belt systems with emergency locking retractors are designed to lock only during a sudden
stop or impact. Otherwise, they allow you some freedom of movement in the seat. The lap/shoulder belt must remain permanently
latched.
NOTE:
The motion sensing lock mechanisms for the front belts are located
in each door. Therefore, if a door is opened too quickly, the belt may
lock and the door cannot be opened further. If this happens, close
the door and open it again more slowly.
Enter the car and close the door completely.
If a door is not completely closed, the warning lights in the ceiling
and in the instrument panel will come on and the beeper will
sound when the ignition switch is turned on (see page 17).
The driver's seat should be moved to a comfortable distance from
the steering wheel.
Sit straight up and well back in the seat.
The seat belt should fit snugly against your body. The shoulder
portion of the belt should go over your shoulder and across your
body to evenly distribute the belt's restraining force.
Check that the lap portion of the belt is positioned low on your
hipbone and below your abdomen. This way, if the car is involved
in an accident, you will be less likely to slide under the seat belts.
If the belt is too near your neck and throat, move toward the
center of the seat.
Never drive the car with the doors ajar. The front doors must be
closed completely for the front seat belts to function properly.
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Too high
Keep below hip bone
Avoid placing the lap belt across your abdomen. In the event of
a collision, the pressure of the belt on the abdomen may
increase the extent of injury.
Do not wear the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm or
out of position. Such use could increase the chance and amount
of injury in an accident.
Never use one belt for more than one person, child or adult.
Comfort clips sold on the open market are not recommended
since they could impair the function and safety of the belts.
Emergency Belt Release
The front belts should remain permanently latched. However, an
emergency release button is provided as shown.
EMERGENCY
RELEASE BUTTON
TONGUE PLATE
BUCKLE
Front Seat Belt Warning Light and Warning Beeper
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There are four warning lights in the car. Two of them are in the
instrument panel and the other two lights are in the ceiling behind
the rearview mirror. Each warning light will go on for about two
seconds, when the ignition switch is turned on.
PASSENGER'S BELT UNLATCHED
DRIVER'S BELT UNLATCHED
WARNING LIGHT
EITHER DOOR
OPEN
Si Hatchback
only
DRIVER'S BELT
UNLATCHED
WARNING LIGHT
Warning Light Indicators
Either Door Open
The warning light in the instrument panel will come on when the
ignition is switched on. The beeper will also sound for approximately
six seconds. Confirm which door is open and close the door
completely, the lights will go out.
If either door is opened while the car is being driven, the beeper and
all four warning lights will come on and stay on. If this happens, pull
off the highway, stop the car immediately and close whichever door
is open. The warning lights and beeper should go off.
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Driver's Belt Unlatched
The warning lights in the ceiling and in the instrument panel will
come on and stay on if the driver's belt is not latched. The beeper
will sound for approximately six seconds when the ignition is turned
on. Relatch the belt; the light should go off.
Front Passenger's Belt Unlatched
The warning light in the ceiling will come on and stay on if the front
passenger's seat belt is not securely latched, the beeper sound for
approximately six seconds. Relatch the belt; the light should go off.
If the lights and beeper do not function at all or if they come on
even with the belts latched and doors fully closed, it indicates a
malfunction in the seat belt system. In the event of a collission,
severe personal injury could result. The system should be checked
immediately by an authorized Honda dealer.
Buckling the Rear Seat Belts
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In the rear seat, there are two one-piece combination lap/shoulder
belts and a center lap belt.
The seat-backs and seat belts provide best restraint when the
occupant is sitting well back and straight up in the seat.
The right and left rear seat belts are one-piece combination lap/
shoulder belts with an emergency locking retractor designed to lock
only during a sudden stop or impact. Otherwise, they allow you
some freedom of movement in the seat.
NOTE:
The emergency locking system of the rear seat belts will also be
activated if you pull the belt too fast. If this happens, release the
belt slightly then pull it out more slowly.
1.Take hold of the tongue plate and pull the belt across your lap. Be
sure the belt is not twisted or caught on anything.
Pull the belt across your lap
TONGUE PLATE
Take up slack
Keep below hip bone
Too high
2. Push the tongue plate into the buckle until it clicks locked.
The seat belt should fit snugly against your body. The shoulder
portion of the belt should go over your shoulder and across your
body to evenly distribute the belt's restraining force.
Check that the lap portion of the belt is positioned low on your
hipbone and below your abdomen. This way, if the car is involved
in an accident, you will be less likely to slide under the seat belts.
If the belt is too near your neck and throat, move toward the
center of the seat.
Avoid placing the lap belt across your abdomen. In the event of a
collision, the pressure of the belt on the abdomen may increase
the extent of injury.
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3. To release the seat belt, push the "
PRESS
" button in the buckle;
the belt should retract automatically when released. If the belt
does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists.
CAUTION:
Make sure both rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the
rear seat-backs whenever the seat-backs are in their upright
position.
Rear Center Seat Belt
Adjust the center lap belt length to fit snugly but comfortably when
buckled.
A slack belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the
wearer. Hold the tongue plate perpendicular to the belt as shown.
* To shorten, pull the end of the belt away from the tongue plate.
* To lengthen, pull the tongue plate.
Push the tongue plate into the buckle until it clicks locked. Position
the belt across your lap, not your abdomen, as low on your hips as
possible.
Avoid placing the lap belt across your abdomen. In the event of a
collision, the pressure of the belt on the abdomen may increase
the extent of injury.
BUCKLE
To shorten
To lengthen
TONGUE PLATE
Child Restraint
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Children riding in the car should be restrained to minimize the risk of
injury in an accident, sudden stop or sudden maneuver.
According to accident statistics provided to the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front
seat.
For smaller children, we strongly recommend the use of a
commercially available child restraint system that meets the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) because it offers the most
protection against injury. All states now have laws which require
that small children must be seated in a child passenger seat restraint
system. Check local laws.
Before buying a particular child restraint system, make sure it fits
your car seat and seat belts, and fits your child. Follow the child seat
manufacturer's instructions when installing the seat.
Children who have outgrown the child restraint system should use
one of the seat belts.
Make sure the belt is snug against the child's body with the
shoulder portion going over the shoulder and across the body to
evenly distribute the belt's restraining force.
Check that the lap portion of the belt is positioned low on the
child's hipbone and below the abdomen.
This way if the car is involved in an accident, the child would be
less likely to slide under the seat belts.
If the belt is too close to the child's neck or throat, you may want
to consider putting the child in an automobile booster seat that
meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS).
Children should never ride unrestrained in an automobile.
Never use an infant carrier or child safety seat that "hooks"
over a seat-back; it may not provide adequate security in an
accident.
Never allow a child to be held in a person's arms while they are
in a moving vehicle. Holding a child in a moving vehicle does not
provide the child with any means of protection during an
accident, even if the person holding the child is wearing a seat
belt.
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[Hatchback]
Installation of Child Seat
All child restraint systems are designed to be secured by lap belts or
the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt. Children could be
endangered in a crash, if their child restraints are not properly
secured. Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions when
installing the seat.
Your Honda automobile is equipped with attachment points
specifically for a rear seat mounted child restraint system which
uses a top tether.
The tether attachment points are located on the rear panel beside
the taillight bulb inspection cover.
The automatic lap/shoulder restraint system at the front passenger
seat cannot be used to secure a child restraint system. Instead, an
optional lap belt must be installed specifically for securing a child
restraint system. Two anchor points have been provided behind the
front passenger seat for installation. The optional lap belt is available
from your Honda dealer.
To Install A Child Seat
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1. Remove the anchor point plugs
with a coin or a screwdriver and
install the optional lap belt with
the fasteners that came with the
belt.
2. Once the optional lap belt is
installed, follow the instructions
that came with the child restraint
system for proper attachment.
ANCHOR POINTS
PLUGS
Do not use the automatic lap/shoulder belt to secure the child
seat. It will not give enough protection to the child seat and the
child on it.
The optional lap belt is for a child seat only. Do not use it for any
other purpose.
When the child restraint system is not in use, remove it from
the car or secure it with the seat belt to keep it from becoming a
projectile in the event of an accident.
NOTE:
See your Honda dealer for installation of the optional lap belt or
the child restraint system.
When not in use, make sure the optional lap belt does not get
caught in the passenger's door or seat mechanism.
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[Sedan]
Installation of Child Seat
All child restraint systems are designed to be secured by lap belts or
the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt. The automatic shoulder
belt system at the front passenger seat should not be used to
secure the child restraint system. If a child seat must be installed on
the front seat, place the shoulder portion of the belt behind the child
seat and secure the child seat with the lap belt only.
Children could be endangered in a crash, if their child restraints are
not properly secured. Follow the child seat manufacturer's
instructions when installing the seat.
Your Honda automobile is equipped with attachment points
specifically for a rear seat mounted child restraint system which
uses a top tether.
The tether attachment points are located on the rear tray, just
behind the rear seat-back.
When the child restraint system is not in use, remove it from the
car or secure it with the seat belt to keep it from becoming a
projectile in the event of an accident.
NOTE:
See your Honda dealer for installation of the child restraint system.
Pregnant Women
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A pregnant woman should use the shoulder and lap belts to help
lessen the chance of injury and/or the amount of injury in an
accident.
It is desirable that a pregnant woman ask her doctor at each
medical check-up if she can drive, and also ask about the most
appropriate way of wearing the lap/shoulder belt.
Lap belts should be worn as low and snugly as possible over the
hips.
Inspection
All parts of the seat belts, including the belt fabric, should be
regularly inspected for fraying, loosening, wear and other damage.
Keep the belts in good condition at all times to reduce the chance of
being injured in an accident, and to minimize any injuries that do
occur. Make sure the buckles, retractors, tongue plates, guides and
anchors all work properly.
Don't let anything get inside the buckle or the retractor; it could
cause latch or retractor failure.
Cleaning
The belts should always be kept clean and dry; wet or damp belts
can cause rewinding problems. To clean the belts, pull them all the
way out of their retractors and use warm water and a mild soap;
then let them air-dry fully extended, in the shade, with the car
windows open.
Never bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents; it
will weaken the fabric.
Do not remove the seat belts from the car to wash them.
Replacement
Replace the seat belt if:
1. The belting is cut, punctured, burned, etc.
2.The buckle or retractor does not work properly.
3. It was being worn at the time of a collision (also check for
deformation damage at all seat belt anchor points).
4. Its condition is questionable.
Instrument Panel
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CRUISE
CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
(LX/EX Sedan)
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
SWITCH
HAZARD
WARNING
LIGHT
SWITCH
WIPER/
WASHER
SWITCH
DIGITAL CLOCK
(Si Hatchback
and LX/EX Sedan)
GLOVE BOX
LIGHT SWITCH/
TURN SIGNAL/
HI/LO BEAM SWITCH
HOOD
RELEASE
HANDLE
FUSE
BOX
PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
DIAL
HORN
BUTTON
ASHTRAY
POWER
MIRROR
ADJUSTMENT
SWITCH
(LX/EX Sedan)
IGNITION
SWITCH
HEATING/
COOLING
CONTROL
PANEL
CIGARETTE
LIGHTER
(Except for STD
Hatchback)
Si Hatchback and LX/EX Sedan
Main Menu
SHIFT LEVER
POSITION
INDICATOR
TACHOMETER
COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
STD/DX Hatchback and DX Sedan
SHIFT LEVER
POSITION
INDICATOR
(Automatic
Trans. only)
(Automatic
Trans. only)
ODOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
SPEEDOMETER
TRIP METER TRIP METER
RESET BUTTON
SPEEDOMETER
ODOMETER
COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
FUEL GAUGE
TRIP METER
TRIP METER
RESET BUTTON
Gauges
Main Menu
Speedometer
The speed is indicated in miles per hour (outside scale) and
kilometers per hour (inside).
Odometer
The numbers on the odometer indicate miles.
The odometer registers total distance traveled, and serves as your
guide for determining when periodic maintenance is due. Federal law
makes it illegal to alter the odometer of any motor vehicle with the
intent to change the number of miles indicated.
Trip Meter
The numbers on the trip meter indicate miles.
The trip meter can be returned to zero by pushing in the reset
button. Use it for checking fuel consumption or distance traveled
per trip.
Tachometer (Si Hatchback and LX/EX Sedan)
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute.
The beginning of the RED ZONE indicates the maximum allowable
engine R.P.M. Do not run the engine with the tachometer indicator
needle in the RED ZONE.
Fuel Gauge
FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 45 (11.9 US gal ,9.9 Imp gal)
As a convenience, the gauge continues to show the same fuel level
as when the ignition was last on. After refueling, the gauge will
slowly change to the new fuel level when the ignition is switched on.
When the needle first indicates E (empty), you have a usable
reserve left in the tank of about:
4 (1.1 US gal, 0.9 Imp gal)
Coolant Temperature Gauge
CAUTION:
The needle should stay within the white range. If the needle
reaches the red line at "H" (Hot), pull safely off the road, stop the
engine and check the coolant level in the reserve tank on the
driver's side of the radiator under the hood.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. The
coolant is under pressure and may blow out and scald you.
Warning and Indicator Lights
Main Menu
Si Hatchback and LX/EX Sedan
STD/DX Hatchback and DX Sedan
Shift Lever Position Indicator (Automatic Transmission only)
A lighted indicator between the fuel and coolant temperature
gauges shows which gear you have selected.
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights
When the turn signal lever is pushed for left or right turns, the
appropriate green indicator arrow on the instrument panel will blink
along with the signal. Pushing the hazard warning switch will make
all turn signals and both arrows blink (see page 37 ).
Headlight High Beam Indicator Light
This blue indicator light will go on whenever the high beams are
switched on (see page 36 ).
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