Honda 2000 Civic Hatchback, Owner'S Manual

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Gauges
Fuel Gauge
This shows how much fuel you have.
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
switch back ON (II).
Temperature Gauge
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 blue zone. If it reaches the red
(Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of
the road. Turn to page 199 for
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine's cooling
system.
Tachometer
On DX model in Canada
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.
Instruments and Controls
TACHOMETER
ODOMETER SPEEDOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
TRIP METER RESET BUTTON TRIP METER
Canadian model shown