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Taking Care of the Unexpected

This section covers the more-

common problems that motorists
experience with their cars. It gives
you information about how to safely
evaluate the problem and what to do
to correct it. If the problem has

stranded you on the side of the road,

you may be able to get going again.

If not, you will also find instructions
on getting your car towed.

Compact Spare Tire.......................

 170

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

 171

If Your Engine Won't Start...........

 175

Nothing Happens.......................

 175

The Starter Operates

Normally.................................

 176

Jump Starting.................................

 176

If Your Engine Overheats.............

 178

Low Oil Pressure...........................

 180

Charging System Indication.........

 181

Malfunction Indicator Lamp/

Check Engine Light..................

 182

Closing the Moonroof...................

 183

Fuses...............................................

 184

Checking and Replacing...........

 185

Towing............................................

 189

Taking Care of the Unexpected

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Summary of Contents for Civic 1995

Page 1: ...ad luggage and other cargo Driving 95 The proper way to start the engine shift the transmission and park plus towing a trailer Maintenance 111 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take...

Page 2: ...s manual in your car so you can refer to it at any time Please make sure the manual stays with the car if you sell it The next owner will find it just as helpful Several warranties protect your Honda...

Page 3: ...CAUTION These mean You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions You CAN be HURT if you don t follow instr...

Page 4: ...ns In a Crash 12 Important Facts About Airbags 12 How the Driver s Airbag Works 13 How the Passenger s Airbag Works 15 How the SRS Indicator Light Works 15 System Service 16 System Service Precautions...

Page 5: ...cupant safety For example reclining the seat back can decrease the effec tiveness of your seat belt Head restraints can help protect your neck and head especially during rear end impacts Door locks he...

Page 6: ...rger children All infants and small children must be properly restrained in child safety seats see page 19 A pregnant woman needs to wear a seat belt to protect herself and her unborn child see page 1...

Page 7: ...several seconds see page 32 The following pages cover more about the seat belt components and how they work This style of seat belt has a single belt that goes over your shoulder across your chest an...

Page 8: ...ee page 51 The front seat passenger should move the seat as far back as possible 1 Pull the latch plate across your body and insert it into the buckle Tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securel...

Page 9: ...sitting in one of the outside positions of the rear seat you need to adjust your seating position Move toward the center of the seat until the belt fits over your collarbone To unlatch the seat belt p...

Page 10: ...tch plate at a right angle and pull to extend the belt Insert the latch plate into the buckle 2 Position the belt as low as possible across your hips and pelvic bones not across your stomach Pull the...

Page 11: ...y for you to drive and how you should position a lap shoulder seat belt Seat Belt Maintenance For safely you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly Pull out each belt fully and look f...

Page 12: ...ion offered by seat belts and other occupant protection features SRS Components Your supplemental restraint system includes One airbag in the steering wheel for the driver and another in the dashboard...

Page 13: ...driver and front passenger from striking the interior of the car After inflating the airbags will immediately deflate The entire process from detection to deflation takes a fraction of a second This p...

Page 14: ...difficult to accurately determine if the airbags should or should not have inflated In some cases where the airbag did not inflate extensive visible damage indicated that the car absorbed much of the...

Page 15: ...ates it immediately starts deflating so it won t interfere with your visibility ability to steer or ability to operate other controls The total time for inflation and deflation takes a fraction of a s...

Page 16: ...o cause very serious injury to the infant If a toddler seat is used in the front passenger s seat the vehicle seat should be moved as far back as possible If the passenger s bag inflates it could seri...

Page 17: ...ervice Precautions Do not modify your steering wheel or any other part of the supplemental restraint system Modifications could make the system ineffective Do not tamper with the system s components o...

Page 18: ...just the seat back see page 51 Door Locks It is not safe to leave your car doors unlocked A passenger especially a child could open a door and accidentally fall out Also there is a greater chance of b...

Page 19: ...ss This har ness can be secured to the rear seat with a seat belt Travel harnesses are available at pet stores A small dog cat or other small animal will be safest in a pet carrier with rigid sides Ch...

Page 20: ...any child who is too large to use an infant or toddler seat ride in one of the out side positions of the rear seat The child should then wear the lap shoulder belt properly for protection Important S...

Page 21: ...ulder belt A child whose seat is not properly secured to the car can be endangered in a crash To properly route a seat belt through a child seat follow the seat maker s instructions If you use a lap s...

Page 22: ...njury to the infant Restraining a Child Who Weighs Between 9 and 18 kg 20 and 40 Ibs Toddler seats are designed for children who weigh between 9 and 18 kg 20 and 40 Ibs The preferred place to put a to...

Page 23: ...until the belt fits properly If the belt still crosses the child s neck you should use a booster seat Several styles of booster seats are available We recommend a design that allows the child to use t...

Page 24: ...belt 4 Install the locking clip as shown Position the clip as close as possible to the latch plate 5 Insert the latch plate into the buckle Push and pull on the child seat to verify that it is held f...

Page 25: ...ance CA 90501 2746 Canadian Cars The anchor plate and mounting hardware for a top tether are supplied with the car When installing make sure the toothed washer is on the bottom of the bolt The supplie...

Page 26: ...are going to be drinking make plans to ride with a friend who will not be drinking What if you find that you ve been drinking and cannot get a ride from a friend Find alternative transpor tation Call...

Page 27: ...e only long enough to move the car out of the garage With the hatch open air flow can pull exhaust gas into your car s interior and create a hazardous condition If you must drive with the hatch open o...

Page 28: ...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 problems between you your dealer or American Ho...

Page 29: ...of potential hazards that could cause serious injury Read these labels carefully and don t remove them If a label comes off or becomes hard to read contact your Honda dealer for a replacement RADIATOR...

Page 30: ...41 Windshield Wipers 42 Windshield Washers 42 Rear Window Wiper and Washer 43 Hazard Warning 43 Rear Window Defogger 43 Steering Wheel Adjustment 44 Steering Wheel Controls 45 Cruise Control 45 Horn...

Page 31: ...ons Instruments and Controls MIRROR CONTROLS P 56 DIGITAL CLOCK P 58 HEATING COOLING CONTROL P 66 FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE P 88 HATCH TAILGATE RELEASE HANDLE P 50 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE P 89 Main Menu Tabl...

Page 32: ...blem Have the dealer check your car for burned out bulbs or other problems The U S instrument panel is shown Differences tor the Canadian model are noted in the text The VX model has the Upshift Indic...

Page 33: ...ht stays on until you do Both the light and the beeper stay off if you fasten your seat belt before turning on the ignition The U S instrument panel is shown Differences for the Canadian model are not...

Page 34: ...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 180 for instructions and precautions on c...

Page 35: ...ABS If this happens take the car to your dealer to have it checked With the light on your car still has normal braking ability but no anti lock Upshift Indicator Only on VX and CX in the U S except fo...

Page 36: ...p Check Engine Light 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...

Page 37: ...outside of the car should flash High Beam Indicator This light comes on with the high beam headlights See page 40 for information on the headlight controls On Canadian models this indicator comes on...

Page 38: ...n the red zone Odometer The odometer shows the total dis tance your car has been driven It measures miles in U S models and kilometers in Canadian models It is illegal under federal law in the U S and...

Page 39: ...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...

Page 40: ...he dashboard to the right of the steering column The controls under the left air vent are for the moonroof mirrors cruise control and instrument panel brightness The lever on the underside of the stee...

Page 41: ...will light see page 36 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...

Page 42: ...r 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 autom...

Page 43: ...d and high speed the wipers run continu ously 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 clea...

Page 44: ...hts four way 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 tr...

Page 45: ...the pedals 2 The lever to tilt the steering wheel is under the steering column to the left Push this lever all the way down 3 Move the steering wheel up or down to the desired position Position the wh...

Page 46: ...ditions 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 Using the Cruise Co...

Page 47: ...sired cruising speed release the button Push on the accelerator pedal Ac celerate to the desired cruising speed and press the SET decel button You can decrease the set cruising speed in either of two...

Page 48: ...panel will go out and the car will begin to slow down 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 previous...

Page 49: ...keys They fit all the locks on your car Ignition Doors Hatch tailgate 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 los...

Page 50: ...you turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY to ON see page 31 START III Use this position only to start the engine The switch returns to ON when you let go of the key You will hear a reminder beeper...

Page 51: ...se the ignition key to open the hatch lock on the tailgate To open the tailgate swing the hatch up out of the way Push the release lever to the left then swing the tailgate down You must close the tai...

Page 52: ...ore you start driving To adjust the seat forward and backward pull up on the lever under the seat cushion s front edge Move the seat to the desired position and release the lever Try to move the seat...

Page 53: ...Si model Push the passenger s seat back while pushing the release lever to tilt the seat back out of the way The entire seat will slide forward at the same time Instruments and Controls RELEASE LEVER...

Page 54: ...seat back down To lock the seat back upright move the seat belt out of the way then push the seat back firmly against its latch Tug on the seat back to make sure it is latched Make sure all items in t...

Page 55: ...t vent to operate the moonroof The ignition must be ON II To lift the rear of the moonroof for ventilation push the button To slide the moonroof back push the switch Hold it until the moonroof reaches...

Page 56: ...bility Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving The inside mirror has day and night positions The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you Flip the tab on the bottom edge...

Page 57: ...tch to move the mirror right left up or down 4 When you finish move the selector switch to the center off position This turns off the adjustment switch so you can t move a mirror out of position by ac...

Page 58: ...o out when the parking brake is fully released see page 33 If you try to drive the car without releasing the parking brake the ABS cannot work properly Driving the car with the parking brake applied c...

Page 59: ...t the clock 1 Turn the ignition switch ON II to display the time 2 Swing down the front cover of the wide button under the clock display You will see H M and RESET buttons Instruments and Controls H M...

Page 60: ...f the next hour For example 1 06 would RESET backward to 1 00 1 52 would RESET forward to 2 00 Beverage Holder To open the beverage holder push on the top It is spring loaded and will swing open To cl...

Page 61: ...To heat up the lighter push it in It will pop out when it is ready for use Do not hold the lighter in while it is heating up you could cause it to overheat Ashtrays Open the front ashtray by pulling...

Page 62: ...it then lift up and out Use the ashtray only for cigarettes cigars and other smoking materials To prevent a possible fire and damage to your car don t put paper or other things that can burn in the as...

Page 63: ...n you open either door In the ON position the interior light stays on continuously Except Si Cargo Area Light Available only on Si model The cargo area light has a two position switch In the OFF down...

Page 64: ...he operating instructions that came with the optional audio system you selected Heating and Cooling 64 What Each Control Does 66 How to Use the System 67 Controlling Air Flow Direction 67 Ventilation...

Page 65: ...meets Honda s high quality standards and is designed to fit your car Please contact your dealer for more information The direction of air flow from the vents in the center and each side of the dashbo...

Page 66: ...Heating and Cooling Comfort and Convenience Features UPPER VENT OPEN CLOSE Main Menu Table of Contents...

Page 67: ...button is controlling air flow Air Conditioning A C Switch This switch turns the air condi tioning ON and OFF The indicator in the switch lights when the A C is ON MODE BUTTONS TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEV...

Page 68: ...coolant to warm the air If the engine is cold it will be several minutes before you feel warm air circulating The air conditioning system does not depend on engine temperature It can produce cold air...

Page 69: ...s a com fortable temperature close the windows and set the system for cooling as described above TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine Watch the engine coolant...

Page 70: ...n 2 Turn on the air conditioning 3 Select and any desired mode button 4 Adjust the temperature control lever so the mixture of heated and cooled air feels comfortable This setting is suitable for all...

Page 71: ...ese settings direct all the air flow to the defroster vents at the base of the windshield and the side window defroster vents The air flow will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine wa...

Page 72: ...ou must enter a code number The cassette system uses Dolby B noise reduction to give excellent sound reproduction The system also senses when a metal or chromium dioxide CrO2 tape is being played and...

Page 73: ...s last tuned to Adjust the volume by turning the ON VOL knob Select the band you want to listen to by pressing the AM or FM1 FM2 button You will see the selected band and the frequency in the display...

Page 74: ...to the next number Press the TUNE SEEK bar and hold it to change to a frequency that is far away The frequency display will begin to count rapidly It will stop counting when you release the bar The SE...

Page 75: ...ation 3 Pick the Preset button you want for that station Press the button and hold it until you hear a beep 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve on FM Once that stat...

Page 76: ...off You can use the Balance control to turn off the radio panel illumination even with the radio on Push the control knob so it pops out then pull it out slightly further Check this control if the co...

Page 77: ...e AM band are assigned frequencies at least 10 kilohertz apart 530 540 550 Those on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0 2 megahertz apart 87 9 88 1 88 3 Stations must use these exact frequ...

Page 78: ...side of the tape press the PROG button The system also has an Auto reverse feature It will automatically reverse direction when it reaches the end of the cassette If the tape was recorded with Dolby...

Page 79: ...end of the cassette while in fast forward or rewind it automatically stops that function reverses direction and begins to play The TMS function lets you skip to the beginning of a song or other passa...

Page 80: ...y on tapes that have almost no gap between songs a high noise level between songs or silent periods in the middle of songs Caring for Cassettes Damaged cassettes can jam inside the drive or cause othe...

Page 81: ...nds the next disc in the magazine is loaded and played After disc 6 has completed the system will return to disc 1 To make your own disc selection push one of the six preset buttons Your selection wil...

Page 82: ...N VOL knob or by turning off the ignition the system will begin at the same disc and track when you turn it back on If you try to select an empty slot in the magazine the system will select and play t...

Page 83: ...tions If you see an error indication on the display find the cause in the chart to the right If you cannot clear the error indication take the car to your Honda dealer Comfort and Convenience Features...

Page 84: ...ot play normally If it ejects a cassette before it begins to play it is probably defective and should not be inserted again You may have a cassette suddenly stop playing reverse directions once or twi...

Page 85: ...ust obtain the code number by your Honda dealer To do this he will need the system s serial number If your car s battery is disconnected or goes dead the audio system will disable itself If this happe...

Page 86: ...s This section will help you If you plan to add any accesso ries to your car please read the information in this section first Break in Period 86 Gasoline 86 Oxygenated Fuels 86 Driving in Foreign Cou...

Page 87: ...ent heavy metallic rapping noise in the engine that can lead to mechanical damage We recommend gasolines containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits Using gasoline...

Page 88: ...irable operating symptoms try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more tha...

Page 89: ...filling the tank after the fuel pump automatically clicks off Do not try to top off the tank leave some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes 5 Screw the fuel fill cap back on tighten...

Page 90: ...your hand to the left until you feel the hood latch handle Push this handle to the left until it releases the hood Lift the hood 3 Pull the support rod out of its clip and insert the end into the hole...

Page 91: ...l the car with fuel Wait at least two minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil 1 Remove the dipstick orange handle 2 Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel 3 Insert i...

Page 92: ...it Engine Coolant Check Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines If it is below the MIN line see Adding Engine Coolant on page 127 for infor...

Page 93: ...drive in the highest gear practical for your speed and road conditions Gain the best fuel economy by using the upshift indicator if equipped to direct your shifting during acceleration see page 34 De...

Page 94: ...dling and stability Your car has several computer controlled systems including the SRS system and the engine s fuel injection Strong electronic inter ference can affect their operation Electronic comm...

Page 95: ...ch it weighs Make sure you load cargo so it will not shift while driving Store items in the cargo area behind the rear seat placing them as far forward as possible Do not place items on the cargo area...

Page 96: ...Engine 97 5 speed Manual Transmission 97 Automatic Transmission 97 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude 98 5 speed Manual Transmission 99 Recommended Shift Points 100 Maximum Speeds 100 Automatic...

Page 97: ...u inside are stored properly or fastened down securely 5 Check the adjustment of the seat see page 51 6 Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors see page 55 7 Check the adjustment of the...

Page 98: ...the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race 6 If the engine still does not start press the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there while starting in order to clear flooding As befor...

Page 99: ...arting in Cold Weather at High Altitude Above 2 400 meters 8 000 feet An engine is harder to start in cold weather The thinner air found at high altitude above 2 400 meters 8 000 feet adds to the prob...

Page 100: ...with the car moving Depress the clutch pedal and pause for a few seconds before putting it in reverse or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment This stops the gears so they won t grind You c...

Page 101: ...t Indicator see page 34 Use this indicator to help determine the shift points for best fuel economy US DX Si Canada CX DX Si Maximum Speeds The speeds in this table are the maximums for the given gear...

Page 102: ...X US DX Canada CX DX Si Automatic Transmission Your Honda s transmission has four forward speeds It has a lock up torque converter for better fuel economy You may feel what seems like another shift wh...

Page 103: ...ws you the position of the shift lever The shift lever has seven positions It must be in Park or Neutral to start the engine When you are stopped in D4 D3 2 1 N or R press firmly on the brake pedal an...

Page 104: ...ansmission damage come to a complete stop before shifting into Park The shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch Reverse R To shift to Reverse from Park see t...

Page 105: ...press the release button on the side of the shift lever This position locks the transmission in second gear It does not downshift to first gear when you come to a stop Second gives you more power whe...

Page 106: ...rk if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work 1 Set the Parking brake 2 Remove the key from the ignition switch 3 Insert the key in the Shift Lock...

Page 107: ...see if they feel normal If not apply them gently and frequently until they do Since a longer distance is needed to stop with wet brakes be extra cautious and alert in your driving Brake Wear Indicato...

Page 108: ...ering control It does this by helping you to prevent the wheels from locking up and skidding The ABS is always On It requires no special effort or driving technique You will feel a pulsation in the br...

Page 109: ...rfaces than an equivalent car with out Anti lock The ABS cannot make up for road conditions or bad judg ment It is still your responsibility to drive at reasonable speeds for weather and traffic condi...

Page 110: ...To be seen more clearly during daylight hours turn on your headlights Inspect your windshield wipers and washers frequently Keep the wind shield washer reservoir full of the proper fluid Have the wind...

Page 111: ...ing passed by other vehicles The spray from large vehicles reduces your visibility and the wind buffeting can cause you to lose control Towing a Trailer Your car is not designed to tow a trailer Attem...

Page 112: ...18 Periodic Checks 120 Fluid Locations 121 Engine Oil 122 Checking Engine Oil 122 Adding 122 Recommended Oil 123 Additives 124 Oil and Filter Changes 125 Cooling System 127 Checking the Engine Coolant...

Page 113: ...the most important safety precautions are given in the next page However we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance Only you can decide whether or not you...

Page 114: ...haust system cool before touching any parts Injury from moving parts Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so Read the instructions before you begin and make sure you have the tools and skills...

Page 115: ...ress on the engine brakes and many other parts of your car The load limit is shown on the label in the glove box Operate your car on reasonable roads within the legal speed limit Drive your car regula...

Page 116: ...and fluids whenever you have maintenance done These are manufactured to the same high quality standards as the original components so you can be confident of their perfomance and durability U S Cars M...

Page 117: ...t page do not apply For Canadian Owners This Maintenance Schedule outlines the minimum required maintenance that you should perform to ensure the trouble free operation of your vehicle Due to regional...

Page 118: ...less than 16 km 10 miles per trip Driving in extremely hot over 90 F 32 C conditions Extensive idling or long periods of stop and go driving Driving with a car top carrier or driving in mountainous c...

Page 119: ...Required Maintenance Record Have your servicing dealer record all Required Maintenance below Keep receipts for all work done on your car Maintenance Main Menu Table of Contents...

Page 120: ...Non Scheduled Maintenance Record Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non scheduled maintenance on this page see page 117 Maintenance Main Menu Table of Contents...

Page 121: ...check the reservoir each time you stop for fuel See page 120 Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly See page 132 Brakes clutch and power steering Check the fluid level monthly See page 1...

Page 122: ...th ABS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK Yellow loop COOLANT RESERVOIR BRAKE FLUID Gray cap 5 M T only CLUTCH FLUID Gray cap ENGINE OIL FILL CAP POWER STEERING FLUID Red cap WASHER FLUID Blue cap...

Page 123: ...ain and look at the oil level at the end of the dipstick If it is between the upper and lower marks the level is correct Add oil if the level is at or below the lower mark Adding To add oil unscrew an...

Page 124: ...Service label by the words Energy Conserving II This oil is formulated to help your engine use less fuel The API Service label also tells you the service classification of the oil Always use an oil t...

Page 125: ...il with a viscosity of 5W 30 is preferred for improved fuel economy and year round protection in your Honda You may use a 10W 30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20 F 7 C Additives...

Page 126: ...underneath the car The car should be raised on a service station type hydraulic lift for this service Unless you have the knowledge and proper equipment you should have this maintenance done by a ski...

Page 127: ...off the engine and reinspect your work 8 Let the engine run for several minutes and check the drain bolt and oil filter for leaks 9 Turn off the engine let it sit for several minutes then check the oi...

Page 128: ...eeze Coolant The cooling system contains many aluminum compo nents which can corrode if an improper antifreeze is used Some antifreeze even though labeled as safe for aluminum parts may not provide ad...

Page 129: ...nd MIN marks Put the cap back on the reserve tank Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your car s cooling system They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine compo nents Repla...

Page 130: ...ove the drain bolt from the engine block 4 Remove the reserve tank from its holder by pulling it straight up Drain the coolant then put the tank back in its holder 5 When the coolant stops draining ti...

Page 131: ...lt on top of the engine Tighten it again when coolant comes out in a steady stream with no bubbles 9 Refill the radiator to the base of the filler neck Put the cap on the radiator only tighten it to t...

Page 132: ...he reservoir s fluid level by removing the cap and looking inside Fill the reservoir with a good quality windshield washer fluid This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in cold we...

Page 133: ...low the lower mark add fluid into the tube to bring it to the upper mark Use Honda Premium Formula Auto matic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON II Auto matic Transmission Fluid ATF only 6 Ins...

Page 134: ...y oil slowly add oil until it starts to run out of the hole Reinstall the filler bolt and tighten it securely Only use an API Service SF or SG grade motor oil with a viscosity of SAE 10W 30 or 10W 40...

Page 135: ...ichever comes first Brake System The fluid should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir If the level is at or below the MIN mark it is an indication that your brake system need...

Page 136: ...ystem as soon as possible If you add brake fluid to bring it up to the MAX mark use the same DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid from a sealed container specified for the brake system Clutch System The fluid sho...

Page 137: ...If it is below the LOWER LEVEL add power steering fluid to the UPPER LEVEL Using automatic transmission fluid or another brand of power steering fluid will damage the system Use only GENUINE HONDA Po...

Page 138: ...and reinstallation The air cleaner element is inside the box on the passenger s side of the engine compartment To replace it 1 Loosen the four bolts and remove the air cleaner housing cover 2 Remove t...

Page 139: ...48 000 km 30 000 miles whichever comes first Replacement 1 Clean up any dirt and oil around the spark plug caps 2 Remove the spark plug cap by pulling it straight out 3 Remove the spark plug using a 1...

Page 140: ...6 Torque the spark plug If you do not have a torque wrench tighten the spark plug 2 3 turn after it contacts the cylinder head Tightening torque 18 N m 1 8 kg m 13 Ib ft Tighten the spark plugs carefu...

Page 141: ...ions NGK ZFR5J 11 Nippondenso KJ 16CR L11 Hot climates or continuous high speed driving NGK ZFR6J 11 Nippondenso KJ20CR L11 Battery Check the condition of your car s battery monthly You should check f...

Page 142: ...ysician immediately Check the battery condition by looking at the test indicator window on the battery The label on the battery explains the test indicator s colors Check the battery terminals for cor...

Page 143: ...system If your car s battery is disconnected or goes dead the audio system will disable itself The next time you turn on the radio you will see Code in the frequency display Use the Preset buttons to...

Page 144: ...lades if you find these signs or they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used To replace 1 Raise the wiper arm off the windshield 2 Front Windshield Wipers only Disconnect the blade assembly from th...

Page 145: ...the back edge remove the metal reinforcement strips from the old wiper blade and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade 5 Slide the new wiper blade into the holder until the tabs l...

Page 146: ...le brush to clean them Run the air conditioning at least once a week during the cold weather months Run it for at least ten minutes while you are driving at a steady speed with the engine at normal op...

Page 147: ...replace the belts Tires To safely operate your car your tires must be the proper type and size in good condition with adequate tread and correctly inflated The following pages give more detailed info...

Page 148: ...has been parked for at least three hours If you have to drive the car before checking the tire pressure the tires can still be considered cold if you drive less than 1 6 km 1 mile If you check the pr...

Page 149: ...either of these conditions Cuts splits or cracks in the side of the tire Replace the tire if you can see fabric or tread Excessive tread wear Your car s tires have wear indicators molded into the tre...

Page 150: ...venly you should have the tires rotated every 12 000 km 7 500 miles Move the tires to the positions shown in the chart each time they are rotated You may find tires designated as Directional Tires on...

Page 151: ...5 70R13 78S US DX Canada CX DX P175 70R13 82S Si P185 60R14 82H See Tire Information on page 197 for additional information about tire and wheel size designations See page 198 for information about DO...

Page 152: ...red by local laws Make sure the chains are the correct size for your tires Install them only on the front tires If metal chains are used they must be SAE class S Cable type traction devices can also b...

Page 153: ...what type of replacement bulb is needed Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your car has halogen headlight bulbs one on each side When replacing a bulb handle it by its steel base and protect the glass from co...

Page 154: ...Make sure the tab is on the top 7 Push the electrical connector onto the tabs of the new bulb Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb 8 Passenger s side Reinstall the air intake tube Replacing th...

Page 155: ...n the light assembly with the holes in the fender Push the light assembly straight back 9 Install the mounting screw and tighten it securely Replacing Rear Bulbs in Fenders 1 Open the hatch and tailga...

Page 156: ...from the tailgate interior panel by pulling on its edge 3 Determine which bulb taillight or back up light is burned out Remove the socket for that bulb by turning it counterclockwise 4 Remove the bur...

Page 157: ...brake light 3 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the brake light assembly Be careful not to drop the screws into the cavity on either side of the brake light assembly 4...

Page 158: ...o remove the two screws holding the license plate light assembly to the bracket Pull the assembly away from the bracket 2 Remove the socket from the light assembly by turning it one quarter turn count...

Page 159: ...th a fingernail file or a small flat tip screwdriver Do not pry on the edge of the housing around the lens Except Si 2 Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its metal tabs 3 Push the new bulb...

Page 160: ...ng stored indoors Disconnect the battery Support the front and rear wiper blade arms with a folded towel or rag so they do not touch the windshield Apply a silicone spray lubricant to all door and hat...

Page 161: ...rance the paint bright work wheels and interior Also included are several things you can do to help prevent corrosion Exterior Care 162 Washing 162 Waxing 163 Paint Touch up 163 Aluminum Wheels 164 In...

Page 162: ...uid or a product made especially for car washing Wash the car using the water and detergent solution and a soft bristle brush sponge or soft cloth Start at the top and work your way down Rinse frequen...

Page 163: ...new Polishes Polishes and cleaner waxes can restore the shine to paint that has oxidized and lost some of its shine They normally contain mild abrasives and solvents that remove the top layer of the f...

Page 164: ...s dries apply the touch up paint Build up the paint in the damaged area to the level of the surrounding paint Several thin coats of paint are better than one thick coat Aluminum Wheels On VX model Cle...

Page 165: ...oes not bleach or stain the fabric Follow the instructions that come with the cleaner Vinyl Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum cleaner Wipe the vinyl with a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild s...

Page 166: ...t is best to use a solid type Some liquid air fresheners contain chemi cals that may cause parts of the interior trim and fabric to crack or discolor If you use a liquid air freshener make sure you fa...

Page 167: ...irs after a collision pay close attention to the parts used in the repair and the quality of the work Make sure the repair facility uses genuine Honda replacement body parts Some companies make sheetm...

Page 168: ...le to get going again If not you will also find instructions on getting your car towed Compact Spare Tire 170 Changing a Flat Tire 171 If Your Engine Won t Start 175 Nothing Happens 175 The Starter Op...

Page 169: ...me road sur faces than the regular tire Use greater caution while driving on this tire Do not mount snow chains on the compact spare The wheel of the compact spare tire is designed especially to fit y...

Page 170: ...ual Set the parking brake 3 Open the hatch and tailgate Raise the cargo area floor by lifting up on the back edge 4 Take the tool kit from the spare tire well Remove the jack in the jack cover from th...

Page 171: ...ket clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point Make sure the jacking point tab is resting on the jack notch 8 Use the extension and wheel wrench as shown to raise the car until the...

Page 172: ...Put on the spare tire Put the wheel nuts back on finger tight then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub Do not try to tighten them full...

Page 173: ...cap Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire well 15 Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt turn it over and put it back on the bolt 16 Secure the flat tire by screwing the wing bolt back i...

Page 174: ...starter will not operate With an automatic transmission it must be in Park or Neutral Turn the ignition switch to ON II Turn on the headlights and check their brightness If the headlights are very dim...

Page 175: ...dure there are several precautions you should take Follow the directions closely You cannot start a Honda with an automatic transmission by pushing or pulling it To jump start your car 1 Open the hood...

Page 176: ...e to any other part of the engine 5 If the booster battery is in another car have an assistant start that car and run it at a fast idle 6 Start your car If the starter motor still operates slowly chec...

Page 177: ...e action 1 Safely pull to the side of the road Put the transmission in neutral or park and set the parking brake Turn off the heating and cooling system and all other accessories Turn on the hazard wa...

Page 178: ...without pushing down to the first stop This releases any remaining pressure in the cooling system After the pressure releases push down on the cap and turn it until it comes off 10 Start the engine an...

Page 179: ...hood and check the oil level see page 122 Although oil level and oil pressure are not directly connected an engine that is very low on oil can lose pressure during cornering and other driving maneuver...

Page 180: ...not to use other electrically operated controls such as the moonroof Keep the engine running and take extra care not to stall it Starting the engine will discharge the battery rapidly By eliminating a...

Page 181: ...ator light If it stays on have your car checked by the dealer as soon as possible Drive moderately until the dealer has inspected the problem Avoid full throttle acceleration and driving at high speed...

Page 182: ...immediately or the moonroof motor still does not operate you can close the moonroof manually 3 Get the tool kit out of the cargo area 4 Use a screwdriver or coin to remove the round plug in the headli...

Page 183: ...ext to the battery To open push the tab as shown Cars equipped with ABS have a third fuse box for the ABS It is in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger s side The interior fuse box is...

Page 184: ...the component s operation 1 Turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0 Make sure the headlights and all other accessories are off 2 Remove the cover from the fuse box 3 Check each of the large fuses in the un...

Page 185: ...lower rating it might blow out again This does not indicate anything wrong Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatI...

Page 186: ...Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX 1 Optional for Canadian CX model 2 On Canadian cars CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected Main Menu Table of Contents...

Page 187: ...Fuses UNDERHOOD FUSE BOX ABS FUSE BOX Taking Care of the Unexpected Main Menu Table of Contents...

Page 188: ...is method of towing is attempted If your Honda cannot be transported by flat bed it should be towed with the front wheels off the ground If due to damage your car must be towed with the front wheels o...

Page 189: ...Tire Size Designation 197 Wheel Size Designation 197 Tire Speed Ratings 197 Tire Pressure Adjustment For High Speed Driving 198 DOT Tire Quality Grading 199 Treadwear 199 Traction 199 Temperature 200...

Page 190: ...suring your car The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver s side It is also on the Certificati...

Page 191: ...ion Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission Technical Information TRANSMISSION NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER Main Menu Table...

Page 192: ...coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity 0 4 0 11 US gal 0 09 Imp gal 2 US VX CX 3 US DX Si Canadian Cars 4 VX 5 Except VX 6 Excluding the oil remaining in t...

Page 193: ...Specifications 1 US VX CX 2 US DX Canada CX DX 3 Si 4 For cars with ABS Technical Information page 188 page 187 Main Menu Table of Contents...

Page 194: ...opriate solenoid in the modulator solenoid unit There are three solenoids one for each front wheel and one for the rear wheels The energized solenoid reduces hydraulic pressure to one side of a modula...

Page 195: ...umerical code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry H Speed Rating Symbol See the speed rating chart in this section for additional information Wheel Size Designation Wheels are also mar...

Page 196: ...nd conditions allow If you decide it is safe to drive at high speeds be sure to adjust the cold tire pressures as shown below If you do not adjust the tire pressure excessive heat can build up and cau...

Page 197: ...150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi tions of their use however and may dep...

Page 198: ...to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher...

Page 199: ...ion summarizes how the emission controls work Scheduled maintenance is on page 116 In Canada Honda vehicles comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards CMVSS for Emissions valid at the tim...

Page 200: ...HC CO and NOx produced Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR System Only on VX model The Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system takes some of the exhaust gas and routes it back into the intake manifold Adding e...

Page 201: ...rials that come near it Park your car away from high grass dry leaves or other flammables US DX Si Canadian Cars US VX CX A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution and can...

Page 202: ...ranty and Customer Relations Warranty Coverages 206 Customer Relations Information 207 U S Zone Office Map 208 Canada Zone Office Map 209 Authorized Manuals 211 Warranty and Customer Relations Main Me...

Page 203: ...h no mileage limit Accessory Limited Warranty Genuine Honda Accessories are covered under this warranty Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors Please read your warra...

Page 204: ...ou are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact your Honda Customer Relations Zone Office Refer to the U S and Canadian Zone Office maps on the following pages When y...

Page 205: ...lcohol and Drugs 25 Alcohol in Gasoline 86 Antifreeze 127 Anti lock Brakes ABS Description 196 Indicator Light 34 107 Operation 107 Anti theft Steering Column Lock 49 Appearance Care 161 Ashtray 60 Au...

Page 206: ...g Engine Coolant 128 Charging System Indicator 33 181 Check Engine Light 35 182 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid 132 Battery Condition 140 Brake Fluid 134 Clutch Fluid 135 Drive Belts 146 Engine...

Page 207: ...2 Emergencies on the Road 169 Battery Jump Starting 176 Changing a Flat Tire 171 Charging System Indicator 181 Check Engine Light 182 Checking the Fuses 184 Low Oil Pressure Indicator 180 Malfunction...

Page 208: ...icator 36 High Beams Turning on 40 Low Beams Turning on 40 Replacing Halogen Bulbs 152 Turning on 40 Heating and Cooling 64 High Altitude Starting at 98 High Low Beam Switch 40 Hood Opening the 89 Hor...

Page 209: ...ual Transmission 99 Manual Transmission Fluid 133 Maximum Shift Speeds 100 Meters Gauges 37 Methanol in Gasoline 87 Mirrors Adjusting 55 Moonroof 54 Closing Manually 183 Operation 54 Neutral Gear Posi...

Page 210: ...sage 7 Radiator Overheating 178 Radio Cassette Sound System 71 Rear End Towing 189 Rear Lights Bulb Replacement 154 Rear Seat Access 52 Rear Seat Folding 52 Rear View Mirror 55 Rear Window Defogger 43...

Page 211: ...trol 45 Speedometer 37 SRS Indicator 15 34 START Ignition Key Position 49 Starting the Engine 97 In Cold Weather at High Altitude 98 With a Dead Battery 176 Steam Coming from Engine 178 Steering Wheel...

Page 212: ...eaning 165 Used Oil How to Dispose of 136 Vanity Mirror 60 Vehicle Capacity Load 94 Vehicle Dimensions 194 Vehicle Identification Number 192 Vehicle Storage 159 Ventilation 67 VTN 192 Vinyl Cleaning 1...

Page 213: ...2 psi US DX Canada CX DX Front Rear 220 kPa 2 2 kg cm2 32 psi Si Front Rear 200 kPa 2 0 kg cm2 29 psi Spare Tire Pressure 415 kPa 4 15 kg cm 2 60 psi Tire Size Front and Rear US VX CX P165 70R13 78S U...

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