Civic Wagon 1991
1991 Civic Wagon 4WD Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification
Features & Safety ................................................................................................................................ 2
What you should know before driving your car.
Starting & Driving............................................................................................................................. 39
What gas to use, how to change gears, etc.
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 58
The Required Maintenance Schedule and some items you can service.
Emergency Service .......................................................................................................................... .. 97
Changing a flat, jump starting, towing.
Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 108
Dimensions, weights and capacities.
Consumer Information .................................................................................................................... 110
Reporting Safety Detects, warranty service, vehicle identification numbers, etc.
Index ................................................................................................................................................ 118
Gas Station Information
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 Honda CIVIC Wagon and CIVIC
Wagon with Real Time® Four-Wheel Drive (4WD).
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:
CAUTION:
(4WD:) Although 4WD provides better traction on poor road
surfaces or when driving in snow or mud, this car is not designed
for off-road use.
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.
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.
Keys and Locks
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Keys
Two identical keys come with your car. You should keep one of
them in a safe place, away from the car, as a spare. Also write
down the number stamped on the key and keep it in your wallet or
purse in case you ever need to have a duplicate made. The key fits
the ignition switch, door locks, and tailgate lock. The key can be
inserted into the locks with either edge up.
Door Locks
You can lock the doors by pushing the tabs down.
The doors must be unlocked before you can open them. The
passenger door can be locked when open, and will stay locked when
you close it; the driver's door cannot be locked when open unless
you hold the door handle open. Both doors can be locked and
unlocked from the outside with the key.
Lock
Unlock
Unlock
Lock
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Keys and Locks (cont'd)
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Tailgate Lock
To open the tailgate from outside, put the ignition key in the lock
and turn clockwise.
The tailgate can also be opened inside the car by pulling the tailgate
release lever up at the left side of the driver's seat. It locks
automatically when closed.
Pull up
Open
Keep the tailgate closed while driving, to keep poisonous carbon
monoxide exhaust fumes out of the interior; prolonged exposure
can cause unconsciousness that may lead to death.
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.
Child Proof Door Locks
The child proof door locks are designed to prevent accidental opening 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
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.
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 sliding under the seat belts in a collision,
the seat-backs should be reclined no more than is necessary for
comfort.
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Head Restraints
The head restraints are designed to help reduce injuries due to
whiplash. They are located at the top of each seat-back and 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.
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 pro-
cedure.
Do not drive the car with head restraints removed.
Do not try to adjust head restraints while driving.
Folding Rear Seat
The rear seat-back can be folded down to provide more luggage
space.
Each of the rear seat can be folded separately.
Slide
1. Move the front seat-backs fully
forward.
2. Pull up the strap at the center of
the seat and lift the seat cushion
up and forward.
3. Remove the head restraints while
pushing the button next to the
head restraint's height bar. Pull up
the release knob on the upper
edge of each seat-back, then fold
the seat-backs forward.
STRAP
Pull up
STRAP
Pull up
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CAUTION:
Make sure to fold the front seat-back forward whenever you
attempt to fold up or down the rear seat-back, or you may damage
the release located on top of the rear seat-back.
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.
Make sure the seat-back latches engage securely when the
seat-back is returned to its normal position.
Always replace the head restraints when the seat-back is
returned to upright 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.
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.
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 14 — 16.
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 belts are not damaged by catching or
entangling in the door or seat mechanism.
Front Seat Belts
The front seats have an automatic ("passive") restraint system
consisting of a shoulder belt and knee bolsters. The shoulder belt
should remain permanently latched. Always wear the lap belt in
addition to the shoulder belt for full protection.
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.
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Be sure all parts of your body, especially fingers and hands, are
clear of the shoulder buckle while it is moving.
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 11).
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 106 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
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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.
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.
Emergency Belt Release
The shoulder belt should always re-
Push
main 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.
Fasten Seat Belt Warning Light and Warning Beeper
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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. Relatch 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
106 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 10 ).
When the system does not function by either method, have the
system checked by an authorized Honda dealer.
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 collision,
severe personal injury could result. The system should be checked
immediately by an authorized Honda dealer.
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Buckling the Rear Seat Belts
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
Too high
Keep below hipbone
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.
3. To release the seat belt, push the "PRESS" button in the buckle;
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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 lengthen
To shorten
TONGUE PLATE
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Child Restraint
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 child 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 will 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.
Installation of Child Seat
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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 panel, below
the tailgate.
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.
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Pregnant Women
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.
If a rear seat lap belt is used, it 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.
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CORNER
VENT
HOOD
RELEASE
HANDLE
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
SWITCH
LIGHT SWITCH/
TURN SIGNAL/
HI/LO BEAM SWITCH
HORN
BUTTON
FUSE
BOX
PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
DIAL
IGNITION
SWITCH
WIPER/
WASHER
SWITCH
CENTER
VENTS
ASHTRAY
HAZARD
WARNING
LIGHT
SWITCH
Instrument Panel
DIGITAL
CLOCK
HEATING/
COOLING
CONTROL
PANEL
GLOVE BOX
CIGARETTE
LIGHTER
DASH
CORNER
VENT
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Instrument Panel (cont'd)
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CIVIC WAGON
SHIFT LEVER
POSITION
TACHOMETER
INDICATOR
(Automatic
Trans. only)
ODOMETER
SPEEDOMETER
4WD
COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
TACHOMETER
COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
TRIP METER
FUEL GAUGE
SHIFT LEVER
POSITION
INDICATOR
(Automatic
Trans. only)
FUEL GAUGE
TRIP
METER
TRIP METER
RESET BUTTON
ODOMETER
SPEEDOMETER
TRIP METER
RESET BUTTON
Gauges
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Speedometer
The speed is indicated in miles per hour (outside scale) and
kilometers per hour (inside scale).
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
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
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CIVIC WAGON
4WD
Shift Lever Position Indicator (Automatic Transmission only)
An indicator between the fuel and coolant temperature gauges
shows which gear you have selected.
NOTE: (4WD Automatic only)
The S3 indicator light in the instrument panel also serves a second
function. If the light flashes while driving (in any gear range) it
indicates a possible malfunction in the transmission; avoid rapid
acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized
Honda dealer as soon as possible.
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 28).
Headlight High Beam Indicator Light
This blue indicator light will go on whenever the high beams are
switched on (see page 27).
Check Engine Warning Light
This light comes on for a couple of seconds each time the ignition is
turned on. It will also come on, and remain on, if there is a
malfunction in the emission control system. If the light comes on
while driving, avoid driving at high speed, and have the system
checked by a Honda dealer as soon as possible.
Oil Pressure Warning Light
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The oil pressure warning light will come on, and remain on, if there is
insufficient oil pressure or when the ignition switch is turned on
with the engine not running. If the light should come on while driving,
get the car off the road as soon as you can, turn the engine off and
check the engine oil level (see page 65 ).
Even if the oil level is correct, the engine should be checked by a
Honda dealer before the car is driven again.
NOTE:
The oil pressure warning light will only light as a result of low oil
pressure. It is not directly an oil level indicator.
CAUTION:
Running the engine while the oil pressure warning light is on
constantly may cause immediate and severe engine damage.
Charging System Warning Light
The charging system warning light
comes on when there is a problem
with the electrical charging system
or when the ignition switch is turned on with the engine not running. If
the light comes on while driving, get
off the road, stop the car and turn
off the ignition. Then check the
alternator belt for proper tension.
To check the belt tension, push with about 98 N (22 Ib) of force on
the middle of the belt as shown. The belt should deflect about:
9.0 — 11.0 mm (0.35 — 0.43 in)
If the engine has been running, some engine components may be
hot enough to burn you.
NOTE:
If necessary, have the charging system checked by an authorized
Honda dealer.
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Warning and Indicator Lights (cont'd)
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CIVIC WAGON
BRAKE
4WD
Parking Brake/Brake Failure Warning Light
Check the brake warning light every time you start the car.
With the parking brake set, the warning light should go on when the
ignition switch is turned to II or III. With the parking brake released,
the light should go on when the ignition switch is turned to III. If the
light goes on at any other time, it means the brake fluid level in the
master cylinder reservoir is too low; add fluid and have your dealer
check for leaks and brake pad wear immediately. (See page 76)
Tailgate-open Indicator Light
This light will go on when you turn on the ignition switch if the
tailgate is not fully closed.
Seat Belt Warning Light
The seat belt warning light comes on when the ignition switch is
turned on. If the front seat belts are fastened, it goes off in about six
seconds. Otherwise, it stays on. (See page 11)
LOW Indicator Light(4WD Automatic only)
This indicator light is on while you are driving in the LOW mode (see
page 55 ).
When the ignition switch is turned to the "II", this indicator light
comes on for a couple of seconds; this is normal.
DOOR
Door Warning Light
If a door is open when the ignition is switched on, this light will go
on and stay on until the door is closed.
Tilt Steering
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Tilt Steering
The steering wheel position can be adjusted to suit the driver
preference.
1. Push the lever located on the left
side of the steering column all the
way down and hold it while adjusting the steering wheel to the
desired position.
Push down
2. Hold the steering wheel in the
desired position and pull the lever
all the way up to lock it in place.
Pull up
Do not adjust the steering wheel position while driving.
After adjusting the steering wheel position, make sure it is
securely locked in place by "rocking" it up and down slightly.
Windshield Wipers/Washer/Defogger
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Windshield Wipers
Switch the wipers to INT for intermittent operation; LO for low speed
operation; and HI for high speed
operation.
In fog or very light rain, push the
lever down to the MIST position for
temporary high speed operation of
the wipers. The wipers will return
to the rest position and the motor
will shut off as soon as you release
the lever.
Windshield Washer
Pull the wiper switch lever toward you to turn on the washer.
Check the washer fluid regularly, especially during bad weather or
whenever the washer has been in frequent use.
WASHER FLUID
RESERVOIR
Use a good quality commercial washer fluid for all-weather cleaning.
CAUTION:
Do not use radiator antifreeze in the windshield washer; it will
damage the paint.
Do not use a vinegar/water combination in the windshield
washer; it will damage the pump.
Prolonged operation of the washer without fluid may damage
the pump.
In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defrosters
before using the washer. This will help prevent icing which could
seriously impair visibility.
WINDSHIELD WASHER
RESERVOIR CAPACITY: 2.5 (2.6 US qt , 2.2 Imp qt)
PULL
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
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Switch to "ON" to activate the rear
WIPER
wiper. Turn and hold the switch one
more step clockwise to " "
to activate the washer and wiper;
or turn and hold the switch one step
counterclockwise from "OFF" to
activate the washer only. The rear
washer uses the same fluid reser-
WASHER
voir as the front washer.
Rear Window Defogger
Push the switch to turn the de-
fogger on or off. The indicator will
light when the defogger is on.
The switch will turn off automat-
ically 25 minutes after it is turned on.
CAUTION:
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to
damage the printed heater wires on the rear window. Wipe the
window horizontally along the wires, not up and down.
Parking Brake and Mirrors
Main Menu
Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull up
Pull up
on the lever. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever; when fully released, the
BRAKE warning light will go out.
Rearview Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best
visibility. Be sure to adjust mirror angles before you start driving.
The outside mirror can be adjusted by moving the knob on the
inside of the driver's door.
DAY/NIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
TAB
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position re-
s glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you. Flip the small
duce
tab on the bottom of the mirror forward or backward to select day
r night position.
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Lights
Main Menu
Turn Signals
Push the turn signal lever down to
signal a left turn, and up for a right
FIRST
STOP
RIGHT TURN
turn. The indicator and appropriate
signal lights will blink. The lever will
return automatically to its original
position when the steering wheel is
FIRST
STOP LEFT TURN
returned to straight ahead.
For lane changing, you can signal by pushing the lever part way up
or down (to the first stop) and holding it there; the lever will return
to its original position when you release it. If either turn signal
indicator lights up but does not blink, blinks faster than usual or does
not light up at all, check for a burned out bulb or fuse.
Headlights
Turn the light switch to the first
Turn
FIRST POSITION
position ( ) for taillights, side
marker lights, position lights, license
plate lights, and instrument panel
lights. Turn to the second position
( ) to add the headlights.
SECOND
POSITION
High Beam/Low Beam Switch
The headlights may be switched
between low beam and high beam
by pulling the turn signal lever
towards you. The blue high beam
indicator light will be on when the
high beam is on.
Headlight Flasher
To flash the headlights, pull lightly
on the turn signal lever and release.
Pull and release
(cont'd)
Lights (cont'd)
Main Menu
Hazard Warning System
This system should be used only
when your car is stopped under
emergency or hazardous conditions.
To activate, push the hazard warning switch ( ). The front and rear
turn signals will blink simultaneously
and both indicator lights will flash.
Push the switch ( ) again to turn
the system off.
Panel Brightness Control
When the light switch is in either of
the two "ON" positions, the intensity of the instrument lights can be
adjusted by turning the panel bright-
ness control dial.
Push
Interior Light
The interior light has a three position switch. The light is off all the
time in the OFF position. In the middle position, it goes on only when a
door is opened. In the ON position, it
is on all the time.
ON
OFF
DOOR
ACTIVATED
Luggage Area Light
Main Menu
The luggage area light has a two-position switch. In the first position
it is OFF all the time, in the second position it goes ON only when
the tailgate is opened.
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