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Index

Air Conditioner

Care .............................

105

Operation ......................

Air Filter ............................

Air Pressure, Tires ...............

102

Aluminum Alloy Wheels .......

108

Antenna ............................

Antifreeze

......... See

"Radiator Coolant"

Anti-theft Steering Column Lock

System .........................

Appearance Care ................

107

Ashtrays ...........................

Audio System .....................

Automatic Seat Belt ............

Automatic Transmission

Driving Technique ...........

Fluid .............................

Operation ......................

Shift Lever Position

Indicator ....................

Battery

Charging System Warning

Light .........................

Jump Starting

................

116

Maintenance ..................

Specification ..................

123

Beeper System

Fasten Seat Belt Beeper ....

Key Reminder .................

Light Reminder Chime ......

Belts, Seat ...... See

"Seat Belts"

Beverage Holder .................

Body Repair ........................

110

Brake Warning Light ............

Brakes

Brake Failure Warning

Light .........................

Brake Fluid .....................

Brake System Design .......

Brake Wear ....................

Brake Wear Indicators ......

Parking Brake .................

Parking Brake Warning

Light .........................

Break-in Period ...................

Bulb

Replacement ..................

100

Specification ..................

123

Buzzer ..... See

"Beeper System"

Capacities ..........................

122

Care and Cleaning ...............

107

Catalytic Converter .............

129

Certification Label ...............

124

Chains, Tires ......................

103

Check Engine Warning

Light .............................

Child Proof Door Locks .........

Child Restraint System .........

Cigarette Lighter .................

Clock ................................

Clutch Fluid ........................

COMPACT Spare Tire ..........

111

Coolant Temperature

Gauge ...........................

Cooling (with A/C) ...............

Cooling System ..................

Crankcase Emission Control

System .........................

127

Cruise Control

Indicator ........................

Operation ......................

Defogger ...........................

Defroster ...........................

Dimmer Switch,

Headlights .....................

Doors

Child Proof Door Locks .....

Locks ............................

Power Door Locks ...........

Warning Light .................

Emergency

Changing a Flat Tire .........

113

Hazard Warning System ...

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Summary of Contents for 1990 Accord Coupe

Page 1: ...ow before driving your car Starting Driving 56 What gas to use how to change gears etc Maintenance 76 The Required Maintenance Schedule and some items you can service Emergency Service 111 Changing a...

Page 2: ...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 not...

Page 3: ...ions 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...

Page 4: ...numbers stamped on both keys and keep the information in your wallet or purse in case you ever need to have duplicates made Both the master and valet keys are double edged so you can insert them in th...

Page 5: ...and unlocked by operating the master door lock switch located on each front door In addition the passenger doors will lock automatically when the plunger on the driver s door is pushed down or when th...

Page 6: ...e 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 The child proof door locks are...

Page 7: ...e Seat belts are most effective when the driver and passenger are sitting up straight and well back in each seat Do not adjust the driver s seat while the car is moving the seat could move suddenly ca...

Page 8: ...imately level with the tops of your ears That relative position may reduce injury due to whiplash in an accident If a head restraint must be removed for cleaning fabric repair etc pull the restraint u...

Page 9: ...not sit on the folded portion of the rear seat Make sure any luggage or cargo within the trunk or extend ing through the rear seat trunk access is secured Make sure the seat back latches engage secure...

Page 10: ...automatic passive restraint system consisting of a shoulder belt and knee bolsters To enhance the protection provided by the automatic system you should also wear the manual lap belt The shoulder belt...

Page 11: ...the tongue plate of the lap belt 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 retr...

Page 12: ...d 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 sh...

Page 13: ...re 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 2 Push the tongue plate into the buckle until it clicks locked Positio...

Page 14: ...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 and position the belt across your lap not...

Page 15: ...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 bel...

Page 16: ...nstructions that come with the system 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...

Page 17: ...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 A pregnant woman should use the shoulder and lap...

Page 18: ...ng 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...

Page 19: ...tic Trans only FUEL GAUGE SPEEDOMETER CIGARETTE LIGHTER PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL KNOB TILT STEERING ADJUSTMENT LEVER HOOD RELEASE HANDLE FUSE BOX ASHTRAY GLOVE BOX HEATING COOLING CONTROL PANEL IGNITI...

Page 20: ...he beginning of the RED ZONE indicates the max imum allowable engine R P M Do not run the engine with the tachometer indicator needle in the RED ZONE Fuel Gauge FUEL TANK CAPACITY Approx 64 5 17 0 US...

Page 21: ...d 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 pane...

Page 22: ...A severe fluctuation in engine oil pressure will cause this light to flash on and off You should stop as soon as possible check the oil level and add oil if necessary The oil pressure warning light w...

Page 23: ...rce of 98 N 22 Ib If the engine has been running some engine components may be hot enough to burn you Keep hands away from the radiator fan The fan may start automatically without warning and run for...

Page 24: ...ith the ignition on the indicator will stay on until you have the lamp repaired or replac ed Have the brake lights checked as soon as possible It is dangerous to drive your car with a problem in eithe...

Page 25: ...e way down and hold it while adjusting the steering wheel to the desired position 2 To lock the steering wheel hold it in the desired position and pull the lever all the way up Push down Do not adjust...

Page 26: ...ill shut off as soon as you release the lever Push down Washer Pull the wiper switch lever toward you to turn on the washer On the LX and EX the windshield wipers will sweep when the washer is operate...

Page 27: ...rm the windshield with the defrosters before using the washer This will help prevent icing which could seriously impair visibility Rear Window Defogger Push the switch to turn the defogger on or off T...

Page 28: ...select day or night position DAY NIGHT ADJUSTMENT TAB On the DX the outside mirror can be adjusted by moving the knob on the inside of the driver s door Power Mirrors LX EX With the ignition switch i...

Page 29: ...a burned out bulb or fuse Headlights Turn the light switch to the first position for taillights side marker lights parking lights and instrument panel lights Turn to the second posi tion to illuminat...

Page 30: ...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 o n posi tions the intensity of the in strument lights...

Page 31: ...erior 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 al...

Page 32: ...tch is the speed the Cruise Con trol will hold You can then fine tune the set speed by briefly holding and releasing the SET switch to decrease it a few mph or pushing the RESUME switch to slightly in...

Page 33: ...pedal conventionally When you want to return to the set speed take your foot off the ac celerator and coast without applying the brakes The Cruise Control automates the function of the accelerator pe...

Page 34: ...the hood and prop it open with the support rod To close take the support rod down place it back in its holder lower the hood until it is ap proximately one foot from the closed position then let it d...

Page 35: ...old either the up or down side of the switch until the window reach es the desired position then release NOTE The driver s window can be opened fully without the driver having to hold the switch down...

Page 36: ...display the time To adjust the time 1 Lower the lid 2 Push the minute button M and hold it until the numbers advance to the desired minutes 3 Push the hour button H and hold it until the numbers advan...

Page 37: ...s Open the holder by pushing it NOTE Use only lidded cups or containers that fit snugly in the beverage holder Spilling even a small amount while driving especially if the liquid is hot may distract t...

Page 38: ...e spring loaded plate inside Rear Ashtray The rear ashtray is located at the rear of the center console It is opened by pulling out the top edge To remove it open the ashtray and release its bot tom e...

Page 39: ...e flow through ventilation system can provide fresh air to the interior when the car is moving or stopped even with the windows closed NOTE For proper air flow the flow through vents must not be cover...

Page 40: ...p or down and their louvers turned right or left to change the direction of air flow The amount of air flow from the corner and center vents can be regulated by the control located beside each vent co...

Page 41: ...ion Lever Buttons Slide the lever on the DX model or push the appropriate button on the LX and EX models to direct air to and from the heater defroster and vents There is an indicator light in each fu...

Page 42: ...air conditioner is on and you want to warm up or cool down the interior more quickly or keep smoke or dust out of the car without losing the heat or cool function simply push the button LX EX When the...

Page 43: ...center vents To change air distribution switch to the position and outside air will also flow from the heater ducts at the floor level LX EX Turn the temperature control dial counterclockwise and push...

Page 44: ...o inside air will recirculate to the air conditioner for maximum cooling When the interior has cooled sufficiently switch the fan to the desired speed then change to the setting to direct fresh outsid...

Page 45: ...warmed air will begin flowing from the floor outlet On the LX and EX models a small amount of warmed air will also flow from the windshield defroster vent DX LX EX To warm up the interior quickly push...

Page 46: ...cold weather to help defog the windows Just switch the fan on push the A C button on select the desired function and adjust the temperature lever control dial to a comfortable setting NOTE This setti...

Page 47: ...hield and door windows slide the temperature lever to the right or turn the temperature con trol dial clockwise select defrost function switch to the setting and switch the fan on Warmed outside air w...

Page 48: ...reduce the temperature of the air ex iting the dash corner vents without appreciably affecting the heat to your leg and foot area Continue to adjust the tempera ture and fan speed to find the most com...

Page 49: ...or sudden application of the brakes severe personal in jury could result To avoid the possibility of injury while closing the sunroof never allow any part of your body to extend through the opening C...

Page 50: ...l kit into the socket 3 Turn the wrench until the sunroof seats in the closed position 4 Replace the plug Maintenance Periodically pour a little water down the drain holes to make sure they are not pl...

Page 51: ...ch clockwise to in crease volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume On the EX model push the switch up to increase volume and down to decrease volume Balance Control Balances sound between left a...

Page 52: ...uning Push the button to tune to a lower frequency station Push the button to tune to a higher frequency station NOTE If you hold either button for more than half a second the tuning frequency will co...

Page 53: ...X only If you are visiting a new broadcast area you can quickly enter into memory the stronger stations in that area by simply pushing the Auto Select Button The radio will then automatically scan the...

Page 54: ...ape play Auto Reverse Feature The tape direction automatically reverses when the end of the tape is reached in play or FF mode and plays the other side Fast Forward Rewind FF REW Note which Tape Direc...

Page 55: ...tape Push upward to automatically advance to the begin ning of the next song or downward to return to the beginning of the song just played NOTE Tapes that contain short silent passages between songs...

Page 56: ...ffort to eject a faulty tape During this process the tape will either eject fully or rise to the loading level and have to be pulled out manually In either case discard the tape re use may damage the...

Page 57: ...gasoline If the spark knock persists consult your Honda dealer Failure to do so is considered misuse and misuse is not covered under the New Car Warranty Occasionally you may notice light spark knock...

Page 58: ...soline that contains alcohol or one that you think contains alcohol switch to an unleaded gasoline as recommended on page 56 Operation In Foreign Countries In order to comply with U S Federal Emission...

Page 59: ...pressure escaping from the fuel tank Open the cap slowly and remove the cap after the hissing stops Fuel spray may cause injury Do not overfill the tank fill only until the gas pump clicks off automat...

Page 60: ...from the dash vents to keep cool when driving open windows or use of the air conditioning optional on DX both affect fuel economy Keep the tires adjusted to the recommended pressure Tire Pressure meas...

Page 61: ...e the key while the car is in motion the steering wheel can lock causing a loss of directional control and an ac cident could result I ACCESSORY position In this position the accessory cir cuit is on...

Page 62: ...t within 15 seconds or starts but fails to continue to run push the accelerator pedal halfway and hold it there while cranking the engine Once the engine starts release the accelerator gradually as th...

Page 63: ...duce your speed during night hours and bad weather Follow at a safe distance don t tailgate Get off the highway when you are tired stop and take a rest When stopping for repairs Park the car well off...

Page 64: ...i ble If you must drive under these conditions drive only with all windows fully open Do not drive with the trunk lid open An open trunk lid may draw exhaust gases into the passenger compartment If yo...

Page 65: ...d shift allow time for the gears to syn chronize To prevent grinding gears when shifting into reverse hold the clutch pedal depressed briefly before shifting or shift the lever into one of the forward...

Page 66: ...or best fuel economy and effective emission control shift at the speeds shown Maximum Allowable Speeds The speeds shown are the maximum at which the car can be driven or downshifted in each gear witho...

Page 67: ...ift out of Park with the brake pedal depressed and the ignition switch in the II position 1 Turn the ignition switch off and remove the key 2 Insert the key in the Shift Lock Release located to the ri...

Page 68: ...ke an extra shift as the clutch engages CAUTION Shift into P only after the car has come to a complete stop Shift into or out of R only after the car has come to a com plete stop Do not rev up the eng...

Page 69: ...depress the accelerator to the floor the transmission will automatically shift down according to load and engine speed This applies to both D4 and D3 ranges S Mode Pushing the Sport switch while driv...

Page 70: ...10 km h 1 1st This position is to be used when stronger engine braking is needed The maximum recommended speed in 1st gear is 31 mph 50 km h R Reverse CAUTION Shift into or out of reverse only after t...

Page 71: ...ge and passengers in the car as well as the tongue load and hitch weight should also be con sidered in terms of the GAWR which is the maximum amount of weight that should be supported over the front a...

Page 72: ...nd the trailer Leave suffi cient slack in the chain so that it does not bind in sharp turns The chain should cross under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground Tires Make...

Page 73: ...regarding trailer hitch and trailer electrical wir ing availability contact your Honda dealer CAUTION Connections to your car s electrical system should be made by your Honda dealer or a qualified ele...

Page 74: ...er jackknifing and loss of control Avoid jerky starts and sudden acceleration If your car has a manual transmission always start out in first gear and release the clutch at moderate engine rpm Avoid r...

Page 75: ...long grades Do not make sudden downshifts Pay strict attention to the coolant temperature gauge when going up hills Because of the added load of the trailer your car s engine may overheat on hot days...

Page 76: ...n first or reverse manual transmission or P automatic transmis sion CAUTION Parking on an incline is not recommended and should be done only if it cannot be avoided Follow all precau tions mentioned a...

Page 77: ...s which occur due to a lack of maintenance will not be covered under the New Car Warranty The Required Maintenance Schedule specifies all mainte nance required to keep your car in peak operating condi...

Page 78: ...signals and back up lights 3 Tires for correct pressures including spare inspect for cuts and uneven or excessive wear Rotate every 7 500 miles 12 000 km in the pattern shown on page 104 4 Steering f...

Page 79: ...Maintenance Schedule and Records cont d Check oil and coolant level at each fuel stop Under severe driving conditions service these items twice as often See page 80...

Page 80: ...Required Maintenance Record Have your servicing dealer record all Required Maintenance below Keep receipts for all work done on your car cont d...

Page 81: ...conditions include A Repeated short distance driving B Driving in dusty conditions C Driving in severe cold weather D Driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials E Driving on rough a...

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Page 83: ...UTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CLUTCH FLUID RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP RADIATOR RESERVE TANK WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR CAP POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP ENG...

Page 84: ...rfill 2 Reinstall the cap and twist clockwise until it stops CAUTION Be sure the oil filler cap is correctly replaced before starting the engine Engine oil is a major factor affecting the performance...

Page 85: ...er change be done by a skilled mechanic 1 Start the car to warm up the engine then shut it off 2 Remove the engine oil filler cap and drain bolt and drain the oil A warmed up en gine and the oil in it...

Page 86: ...or reclamation Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground CAUTION Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods Although this is unl...

Page 87: ...ransmission and differential are in the same hous ing you are actually checking both oil fluid levels in one pro cedure Change transmission oil fluid according to the Mainte nance Schedule on page 78...

Page 88: ...ion housing Remove the dipstick and wipe it off Insert the dipstick and remove it The fluid level should be be tween the upper and lower marks If necessary add fluid and recheck Use only DEXRON II Aut...

Page 89: ...reezing Concentrations of greater than 60 coolant will impair cooling efficiency and are not recom mended Low mineral drinking water or distilled water should be mixed with the antifreeze coolant Cool...

Page 90: ...ieved remove the cap by pressing down and again turning it counterclockwise Add enough coolant to fill the radiator and reinstall the cap Be sure to tighten it securely Fill the reserve tank up to the...

Page 91: ...with an equal amount of low mineral or distilled water and fill the reservoir to maximum as illustrated 7 Loosen the air bleed bolt in the water outlet then fill the radiator to the filler neck with t...

Page 92: ...n t put your foot on the brake pedal unless you intend to brake This causes excessive brake wear and can damage or lead to loss of braking effectiveness through overheating Your brake lights may also...

Page 93: ...ndication of brake pad wear or of brake fluid leakage You should have your brakes checked if the brake fluid reservoir is low before re filling it CAUTION The arrow on the reservoir cap must be pointi...

Page 94: ...w speed NOTE You may feel a slight clunk or knock when turning the wheel with the engine off This is a normal condition due to the design of the system Power Steering Fluid Check the power steering fl...

Page 95: ...ce it with a new filter Reinstall the cover and tighten the bolts Fuel Filter The fuel filter is located in the engine compartment on the right center of the firewall It should be replaced at 60 000 m...

Page 96: ...lity Replace plugs one at a time so you don t get the wires mixed up 1 Clean any dirt from around the spark plug base 2 Disconnect the plug cap then remove and discard the old plug 3 Check the gap of...

Page 97: ...shing the blade toward the base of the arm 2 Firmly grasp the end of the blade rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the metal support 3 Remove the metal retainers from the worn out blade and put...

Page 98: ...h water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician immediately Electrolyte is poisonous If swallowed drink large quantities of water or milk and follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil and cal...

Page 99: ...f the ignition and all other switches 2 If you find a blown or possibly faulty fuse use the fuse remover stored beside the spare fuse to pull the blown fuse out of its clips 3 Check all other fuses as...

Page 100: ...compart ment If the circuits from the battery are ever overloaded by a short in the system drawing too much current for example a main fuse will blow preventing damage to the entire wiring harness If...

Page 101: ...See page 123 for bulb specifications Front turn signal lights Front side marker and turn signal lights posi tion lights Rear turn signal brake and taillights Brake and taillights back up lights Licen...

Page 102: ...Interior light Sunvisor light LX EX Door courtesy lights LX EX Front High mount brake light Trunk light Rear...

Page 103: ...ar and poor handling Pressure higher than recom mended can make the tire too stiff increasing the chance of damage from road hazards and also causing uneven wear CAUTION Check tire pressure when the t...

Page 104: ...eference Tire Balancing Unbalanced tires may affect handling and tire wear A tire should always be rebalanced after it has been dis mounted from the wheel Your original tires were properly balanced be...

Page 105: ...s appear as bands about 12 7 mm 1 2 in wide when the tire tread depth is less than 1 6 mm 1 16 in When indicators ap pear across two or more grooves in a row you should replace the tire Driving on wor...

Page 106: ...ater pressure or brush Compressor Drive Belt Check the compressor belt tension monthly during periods when you use the air conditioner a lot If the engine has been running some engine com ponents may...

Page 107: ...ls and the inside of the compressor and to verify that the system is functional If the air conditioner is not cooling properly it may indicate an undercharged system Have your dealer check the system...

Page 108: ...zontally along the wires not up and down Dry the win dows with a lint free cloth or paper towel Keep all the win dows clean for maximum visibility Exterior Care Washing Rinse all loose dirt off the ca...

Page 109: ...minum wheels are treated with a protective finish Wash them with a low phosphate detergent and sponge Do not use abrassive cleaners or stiff brushes Always install aluminum wheels in sets of four If m...

Page 110: ...on of paint finishes and promote rusting Preventive Service Check all drain holes in the doors and body panels for clogging and clear if necessary When washing your car also clean the underside of the...

Page 111: ...the following conditions may apply There is no assurance that imitation parts will equal the fit and finish of Genuine Honda sheet metal parts and in our experience they often do not There is no assur...

Page 112: ...if there is a leak more rapidly check its pressure often and add air gradually if it needs any The COMPACT spare tire has a different tire size air pressure requirement tread life and maximum speed r...

Page 113: ...igned especially for your car do not use it on any other vehicle do not install any other tire on this wheel which is not identical to the original in size and construction and do not use the COMPACT...

Page 114: ...om its mount 3 Remove the lug wrench jack handle and jack handle exten sion from the tool bag 4 Remove the spare tire 5 Place blocks in front and back of the wheel diagonally op posite the tire you ar...

Page 115: ...jack 7 Place the jack under the car as shown and raise the car by turning the handle clockwise until the tire is slightly off the ground To reduce the possibility of injury be sure to use the jack pr...

Page 116: ...da dealer to verify the torque as soon as possible 12 Repair or replace the dam aged tire as soon as you can reinstall it in its origi nal position then put the spare back in the car CAUTION Always st...

Page 117: ...mpt to jump start a vehicle with a frozen battery The battery could rupture and explode If you suspect a frozen battery remove the vent caps and check the fluid If there seems to be no fluid or if you...

Page 118: ...n 4 To remove the cables reverse the above procedures exact ly DO NOT push or tow a car to start it The forward surge when the engine starts could cause a collision Also under some conditions the cata...

Page 119: ...pages 86 87 and tow with the transmission in neutral N and the ignition key in the I position CAUTION To avoid serious damage on automatic transmis sion cars first start the engine and shift to D4 the...

Page 120: ...ne and allow the wheels to spin freely at high speed Severe transmission damage may result if the wheels are allowed to spin for more than a few seconds DO NOT try to free a car with automatic transmi...

Page 121: ...does not work 3 If the fuse has blown replac ing it with a new fuse of the same amperage should allow the shoulder belt buckle motor to work However if the fuse hasn t blown or if a new fuse did not...

Page 122: ...ounterclockwise until the shoulder belt buckle reaches its rear locked position NOTE After the manual operation make sure that the seat belt warning light is off and the shoulder belt buckle is seated...

Page 123: ...Specifications 1 Including the coolant in reserve tank 0 6 0 6 US qt and that remaining in the engine 2 Excluding the oil remaining in the engine but including that in the oil filter...

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Page 125: ...oor jamb as well as under the hood on the body directly behind the engine NOTE The V I N is also provided in bar code on the Certifica tion label VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CERTIFICATION LABEL VEHI...

Page 126: ...The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual con ditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service prac tices and differe...

Page 127: ...re can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of per formance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repr...

Page 128: ...systems on your new Honda were designed built and certified to conform with the Federal regulations implementing the Clean Air Act Honda recom mends only the use of new genuine Honda parts or their eq...

Page 129: ...nto the cylinders and deter mines the amount of fuel to be injected to provide the optimum air fuel ratio for all engine needs Ignition Timing Control System This system automatically controls the ign...

Page 130: ...d gas as explained on page 56 CAUTION The converter can be overheated and damaged if it s fed too much unburned fuel mixture from the engine so Don t push or tow the car to start it if the battery is...

Page 131: ...nda dealership you should review the matter with that dealership s Service Manager This will normally resolve your problem If it does not resolve your problem you should appeal the decision with the o...

Page 132: ...in vestigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual pro blems between you yo...

Page 133: ...ould contact their authorized Honda dealer By completing this form you can order the materials desired You can pay by check or money order or charge to your credit card Mail to Helm Incorporated at th...

Page 134: ...ake Failure Warning Light 21 Brake Fluid 92 Brake System Design 91 Brake Wear 91 Brake Wear Indicators 91 Parking Brake 33 Parking Brake Warning Light 21 Break in Period 2 Bulb Replacement 100 Specifi...

Page 135: ...Fuel Filler Door and Cap 58 Filter 94 Gasohol 56 Gasoline 56 Gauge 19 Requirement 56 Reserve Warning Light 20 Fuse Checking and Replacing 98 Specification 123 Gasoline See Fuel Gas Station Informatio...

Page 136: ...ded Shift Speeds 65 Shifting 64 Meters Gauges See Gauges Mirrors Power Mirrors 27 Rearview Mirrors 27 Numbers Identification 124 Octane Rating Gasoline See Fuel Odometer 19 Oil Clutch Fluid 92 Engine...

Page 137: ...Front Seat 6 Head Restraints 7 Rear Seat Armrest 7 Trunk Access from Rear Seat 8 Shift Lever Position Indicator 20 Shifting Automatic 66 5 Speed 64 Spare Tire Changing a Flat Tire 113 COMPACT Spare Ti...

Page 138: ...ear Seat 8 Lid 5 Lid Warning Light 23 Turn Signals 28 Vehicle Identification Number 124 Ventilation 38 Warning Lights 20 Warranty Service 130 Washer Reservoir Capacity 25 Windshield Washer 25 Washing...

Page 139: ...CT area Mid Atlantic Zone 902 Wind River Ln Suite 200 Gaithersburg Maryland 20878 301 990 2020 Southeastern Zone 1500 Morrison Parkway Alpharetta Georgia 30201 770 442 2045 North Central Zone 601 Camp...

Page 140: ...Oil An Energy Conserving II SG grade oil is recommended See page 83 for viscosity recommendations Capacity including filter 3 8 4 0 US qt 5 Speed Transmission Oil Recommended type SAE 10W 30 or 10W 40...

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