Page 90 Table of Contents Break-in Period, Gasoline Break-in Period Gasoline VTEC model Your Honda is designed to operate Use a premium unleaded gasoline Help assure your car's future most effectively on unleaded with a pump octane number of 91 or reliability and performance by paying gasoline.
It may also damage Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as Gasoline is highly flammable pressure inside the tank escapes. You can be Pull burned or seriously injured 4. Shift to Park or Neutral and set 2. Standing in front of the car, put The fuel fill opener handle is the parking brake.
Wipe the dipstick with a clean 3. Pull the support rod out of its clip you fill the car with fuel. Wait at least cloth or paper towel. Page 95 Engine Coolant on page see page for information on the information on adding the proper proper oil and how to add it. Refer to Periodic Checks on page for information on checking other items in your Honda.
Page Maintenance Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Economy The condition of your car and your Driving Habits A cold engine uses more fuel than a driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by warm engine.
It is not necessary to important things that affect the fuel driving moderately. Page 97 Main Menu Table of Contents Accessories Your Honda dealer has many acces- Some non-Honda accessories you Electronic communications equip- ment, such as cellular telephones sories available to personalize your can buy in the "aftermarket" are and two-way radios are regulated by car.
Page 98 The maximum load you can carry in This final number is the total weight If you must carry large objects that your Honda is kg Ibs. It of cargo you can load in or on the car. It also includes important Automatic information on your car's braking Transmission Check the adjustment of the seat Turn the ignition ON II.
Check and adjustments every day before see page the indicator lights in the instru- you drive your car. If the engine does not start within Automatic Transmission 15 seconds, or starts but stalls 1. Apply the parking brake. If the engine does not start within Starting in Cold Weather at High 3. You can damage the Rapid slowing or speeding-up transmission by trying to shift into can cause loss of control on reverse with the car moving.
If smoothly. This will give you the best you exceed these speeds, the engine fuel economy and effective emis- speed will enter into the tachometer's It has a "lock-up" torque converter for better fuel economy. You may feel what seems like another shift when the converter locks. You must also press the release button to shift into Park.
To avoid transmission damage, come to a complete stop before shifting into Park. If lever out of Park if the normal you exceed these speeds, the engine method of pushing on the brake speed will enter into the tachometer's Apply the disc brakes. The brakes on the rear brakes moderately to see if they feel wheels may be disc or drum, normal.
Page Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather Visibility — Being able to see Traction — Check your tires clearly in all directions and being frequently for wear and proper visible to other drivers are important pressure. Both are important in in all weather conditions. Attempting to do so can void your warranties. Replacing Tires and Wheels.. Wheels and Tires Page It will also reward you should be performed by a Honda arise in performing maintenance. Page Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you Before you begin any maintenance, begin, and make sure you have the make sure your car is parked on tools and skills required.
Page Maintenance Schedule Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies The services and time or distance Which Schedule to Follow: how often you should have your car intervals shown in the maintenance Service your car according to the serviced and what things need schedule assume you will use your time and mileage periods on one of attention.
Page According to state and federal We recommend the use of Genuine knows your car best and can provide regulations, failure to perform Honda parts and fluids whenever you competent, efficient service. These are For Canadian Owners: This Maintenance Schedule outlines the minimum required maintenance that you should perform to ensure the trouble- free operation of your vehicle. Keep receipts for all work done on your car. Page Main Menu Table of Contents Non-Scheduled Maintenance Record Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non-scheduled maintenance on this page see page Maintenance If monthly.
Examine the tread for time you fill the fuel tank. See you are unsure of how to perform wear and foreign objects. Pull it out again and look at the oil To add oil, unscrew and remove the Check the engine oil a couple of level at the end of the dipstick. Page An oil that is only classified SF is not container. A fuel-efficient oil is recommended for your Honda. Page An oil with a viscosity of 5W is mechanic. Page A special drain bolt from the bottom of the wrench available from your engine.
Drain the oil into an Honda dealer is required to appropriate container. Install a new oil filter according to instructions that come with it. Let the engine run for several The oil and filter should be changed 5.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt, minutes and check the drain bolt every 6 months or 12, km 7, then reinstall the drain bolt. The cooling system If the reserve tank is completely contains many aluminum compo- empty, you should also check the They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine compo- nents. Turn the radiator cap counter- 4. Page Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Replacing Engine Coolant The cooling system should be completely drained and refilled with new coolant according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule.
Only use recommended antifreeze. Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the car. Pour coolant into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck.
Loosen the bleeder bolt on top of Turn off the engine. Check the the engine. Tighten it again when level in the radiator, add coolant if coolant comes out in a steady needed. Check the reservoir's fluid level by Do not use engine antifreeze or a removing the cap and looking inside. Page Transmission Oil Automatic Transmission 5. There are up to three to the MAX mark, use Genuine reservoirs, depending on model.
Have your dealer inspect the system as soon as possible. Page Air Cleaner Main Menu Table of Contents Air Cleaner The air cleaner element should be replaced every 2 years or 48, km 30, miles , whichever comes first. Under severe driving condi- tions, it should be replaced every 12 months or 24, km 15, miles , whichever comes first.
Remove the spark plug cap by Replacement The original spark plugs in your car pulling it straight out. A spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine. Overtightening can cause damage to the threads in the cylinder head.
Install the spark plug cap. Water under pressure can damage the eye. Immediately call a physician or Skin — Then use a wrench to The battery gives off explosive or goes dead, the audio system will disable itself.
Look for signs of cracking in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used. Slide the new blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield. Any major maintenance, radiator and air conditioning cold as before, have your dealer check the system.
Page Main Menu Table of Contents Tires before checking the tire pressure, Inflation the tires can still be considered Keeping the tires properly inflated "cold" if you drive less than 1.
Page Main Menu Table of Contents Tires You should get your own tire You should look for: Your car's tires have wear indicators pressure gauge and use it whenever molded into the tread. When the you check your tire pressures. This Bumps or bulges in the tread or tread wears down to that point, you will make it easier for you to tell if a Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for balancing.
Replacement stability. This can cause a crash "All Season" on the sidewall have an wheels are available at your Honda in which you can be seriously all-weather tread design. They dealer. Page Mount snow chains on your car If you mount snow tires on your when warranted by driving condi- Honda, make sure they are radial Chains of the wrong size or that are tires of the same size and load range tions or required by local laws.
When A burned out bulb can create an replacing a bulb, handle it by its steel unsafe condition by reducing your base and protect the glass from Remove the rubber weather seal Replacing an Auxiliary Light Bulb 3. Remove the burned-out bulb from by pulling on the tab. To remove the bulb, push it in slightly and turn it 4. Remove the bulb by pushing it in Turn Signal and Parking Light slightly and turning it counter- Bulb clockwise.
Install the new bulb in the socket. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. To remove the side marker bulb, pull it straight out of the socket.
Pull the bulb straight out of the Replacing Interior and Trunk socket. Install the new bulb. Test it to make sure it works. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its metal tabs. Push the new bulb into the metal tabs.
Snap the lens back in place. Page Storing Your Car If you store your car for 12 months Change the engine oil and filter Support the front wiper blade or longer, have your Honda dealer see page This section gives you hints on how to clean and preserve your car's appearance: the paint, bright- work, wheels and interior. Also included are several things you can do to help prevent corrosion.
Dirt and grit can chamois or soft towel. Page Exterior Care You your dealer so you are sure to get beads or droplets after waxing. Page If it does not go On Si and VTEC models down to bare metal, clean it with Clean your Honda's aluminum alloy soap and water and apply the touch- wheels as you do the rest of the up paint. Ground-in dirt will make material frequently.
For general cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a soft the carpet wear out faster. Page The rear window defogger wires are Many corrosion-preventive measures bonded to the inside of the glass. You can Wiping vigorously up-and-down can help keep your car from corroding dislodge and break the defogger wires.
Page Body repairs can affect your car's insurance company, tell them you and body. If your car want genuine Honda parts used in needs repairs after a collision, pay the repair. Although most insurers Check the floor coverings for This section covers the more- common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder The car can easily roll off the of a busy road is dangerous.
Drive jack, seriously injuring anyone slowly along the shoulder until you underneath. Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
Turn the jack's end bracket turn with the wheel wrench. Locate the jacking point nearest Remove the wheel nuts and wheel 9. Use the extension and wheel cover. The wheel cover cannot be the tire you need to change. Remove the flat tire. Temporarily Before mounting the spare tire, Sign In. Maintenance Schedule.
Need a Printed Copy? Warranty Booklet. The Warranty Booklet has detailed information about the coverage and terms of your warranties including: General warranty provisions New vehicle limited warranty Emissions warranties Warranties on accessories, replacement parts, and more.
The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important information about your car. 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.
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.
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 for information about what to do. 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 out after the engine starts. If this light flashes or stays on when the engine is running, there is a possibility 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 for instructions and precautions on checking the engine. Driving with the parking brake set can damage the brakes and tires, and cause the Anti-lock brake system to turn off see page 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. 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. 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. Check both release levers to make sure they are locked. See page Trunk Open Indicator. This indicator lights when you turn the ignition ON II if the trunk is not closed completely. The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane change or turn.
If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out see page Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see that you are signalling. When you turn on the Hazard Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on the outside of the car should flash. This light comes on with the high beam headlights. See page 39 for information on the headlight controls.
This lights when you set the cruise control. See page 44 for information on operating the cruise control. This shows your speed in miles per hour mph. The smaller inner numbers are the speed in miles per hour mph. The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm. To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the tachometer needle in the red zone. The odometer shows the total distance your car has been driven. It measures miles in U. It is illegal under federal law in the U.
This meter shows the number of miles U. To reset it, push the trip meter reset button. It is most accurate when the car is on level ground. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount when you are driving on curvy or hilly roads.
The gauge stays at the same fuel level reading after you turn off the ignition. When you add fuel, the gauge slowly changes to the new reading after you turn the ignition back ON II. This shows the temperature of the engine's coolant.
During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to the upper white mark. If it reaches the red " H " Hot mark, pull safely to the side of the road. Turn to page for instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system.
The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving features you use most often. The left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield wipers. The rear window defogger and hazard warning light switches are on the right edge of the dash above the instrument panel.
The instrument panel brightness control is on the instrument panel between the tachometer and the safety indicator. The lever on the underside of the steering column allows you to tilt the steering wheel.
The rotating switch on the left lever controls the lights. Turning this switch to the first position turns on the parking lights, tail lights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Turning the switch to the second position turns on the headlights.
To change between low beams and high beams, pull back on the turn signal lever until you hear a click, then let go. The blue high beam indicator will light see page To flash the high beams, pull back and hold the turn signal lever. Release the lever and the high beams will go off.
The high beams will stay on for as long as you hold the lever, no matter what position the headlight switch is in. With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON II and release the parking brake.
They remain on until you turn the ignition off, even if you set the parking brake. The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with the switch.
The knob on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Turn the knob to adjust the brightness. Signal a turn or lane change with this lever. Push down on the lever to signal a left turn, and up to signal a right turn. If you push it up or down all the way, the turn signal continues to blink even when you release the lever.
It shuts off automatically as you complete the turn. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it.
The right lever controls the windshield wipers and washers. The rotary switch at the end of the lever has three positions:. In intermittent, the wipers operate every few seconds. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continuously. To operate the wipers in mist mode, push the control lever down. The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever. This gives you a quick way to clear the windshield. To clean the windshield, pull back on the wiper control lever.
The washers spray until you release the lever. The wipers run at low speed while you're pulling the lever, then complete one more sweep of the windshield after you release it. Push the switch to operate the auxiliary lights. The auxiliary lights will light only when the headlights are on at low beam. The indicator will come on when the auxiliary lights are on. Push the red button on the dash above the instrument panel to turn on the hazard warning lights fourway flashers.
This causes all four outside turn signals and both indicators in the instrument panel to flash. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your car is disabled. The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The light in the button lights to show the defogger is on. If you do not turn it off, the defogger will shut itself off after about 25 minutes.
It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn it on again when you restart the car. Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive.
The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side. You can adjust the steering wheel height to suit your preference. Do this before you begin driving. Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the car and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the seat so you are a comfortable distance from the pedals. The lever to tilt the steering wheel is under the steering column to the left. Push this lever all the way down. Move the steering wheel up or down to the desired position. Position the wheel so you can see all the instrument panel gauges and warning lights. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up and down. It is for cruising on straight, open highways. It is not recommended for conditions such as city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. You should have full control of the car under those conditions. The cruise control, as it operates, moves the accelerator pedal. You can damage your car's accelerator mechanism by resting your foot under the pedal and blocking the movement.
Push in the Cruise Control Master Switch. The indicator in the switch will light. This shows the system is now activated.
The car will accelerate slowly. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button. Push on the accelerator pedal. The car will decelerate. Release the button when you reach the desired speed. Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your foot. The car will then maintain the desired speed. Even with the cruise control turned on, you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
The car will return to the set cruising speed. Resting your foot on the brake or clutch pedal will cause the cruise control to cancel. Tap the brake or clutch pedal. Press the Cruise Control Master Switch.
You can use the accelerator pedal in the normal way. If you use the brake or clutch pedal to cancel cruise control, the system retains the previously-set cruising speed. The car will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before. Your car comes with two kinds of keys: a master key and a valet key.
Rear locking compartment. Fuel fill door release handle Canadian S model only. Trunk release handle. The valet key only works the ignition and the door locks. You can keep the trunk, fuel fill door release handle. Canadian S model , rear locking compartment and trunk release handle except for Canadian S model locked when you leave your car and valet key at a parking facility.
You should have received a key number plate with your set of keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to replace a lost key. Store this plate in a safe place. The ignition switch is on the right side of the steering column. LOCK 0 — You can insert or remove the key only in this position.
To switch from. If your car has an automatic transmission, it must also be in Park. The anti-theft lock will lock the steering column when you remove the key. Removing the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. This can cause you to lose control. ON II — This is the normal key position when driving. All features and accessories on the car are usable. The switch returns to ON when you let go of the key. Remove the key to turn it off. Each door has a lock tab next to the inside door handle.
Push the tab in to lock the door and pull it out to unlock. To lock the passenger's door when getting out of the car, push the lock tab in and close the door. To lock the driver's door, pull the door handle and push the lock tab in. Release the handle then close the door. Welcome to ManualMachine. We have sent a verification link to to complete your registration. Log In Sign Up. Forgot password? Enter your email address and check your inbox. Please check your email for further instructions.
Enter a new password. Civic Del-Sol Introduction Congratulations! Main Menu Safety Messages. It shows how to use seat belts and How It Works And it Important Safety Reminders Wearing Seat Belts Properly Main Menu Table of Contents.
Why Wear Seat Belts Wearing seat belts, and wearing them properly, is fundamental to your safety and the safety of your passenger. 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.
Protecting the mother is the best way to protect her unborn child. Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly. Any belt not in good condition or not working properly should be replaced.
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