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2000 Civic Hatchback Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Introduction .
Owner' s Identificatio n OWNE R ADDRES S STREE T CIT Y STATE/PROVINC E ZI P CODE / POSTA L COD E V. I. N. DELIVER Y DAT E DEALE R NAM E ADDRES S (Dat e sol d t o origina l retai l purchaser ) DEALE R NO .
Introductio n Congratulation s ! You r selectio n o f a 200 0 Hond a Civi c wa s a wis e investment . I t wil l giv e yo u year s o f drivin g pleasure . On e o f th e bes t way s t o enhanc e th e enjoymen t o f you r ne w Hond a i s t o rea d thi s manual .
A Fe w Word s Abou t Safet y You r safety , an d th e safet y o f others , i s ver y important . An d operatin g thi s ca r safel y i s a n importan t responsibility . T o hel p yo u mak e informe d decision s abou t safety , w e hav e provide d operatin g procedure s an d othe r informatio n o n label s an d i n thi s manual .
You r Ca r a t a Glanc e HEATING/COOLIN G CONTROL S (P . 78 ) AUDI O SYSTE M (P . 86 ) DIGITA L CLOC K (P . 91 ) DOO R LOC K (P . 68 ) FUE L FIL L DOO R RELEAS E (P .
You r Ca r a t a Glanc e INSTRUMEN T PANE L BRIGHTNES S (P . 62 ) HAZAR D WARNIN G LIGHT S (P . 64 ) WINDSHIEL D WIPERS / WASHER S (P . 63 ) REA R WINDO W DEFOGGE R (P .
4 Main Menu.
Drive r an d Passenge r Safet y Thi s sectio n give s yo u importan t informatio n abou t ho w t o protec t yoursel f an d you r passengers . I t show s yo u ho w t o us e sea t belt s properly . I t explain s you r Supple - menta l Restrain t System .
Importan t Safet y Precaution s You'l l fin d man y safet y recommendation s throughou t thi s section , an d throughou t thi s manual . Th e recommendation s o n thi s pag e ar e th e one s w e conside r t o b e th e mos t important . Alway s Wea r You r Sea t Bel t A sea t bel t i s you r bes t protectio n i n al l type s o f collisions .
You r Car' s Safet y Feature s * : Th e passenger' s airba g i s no t availabl e o n th e Canadia n C X model . You r ca r i s equippe d wit h man y feature s tha t wor k togethe r t o protec t yo u an d you r passenger s durin g a crash . Som e safet y feature s d o no t requir e an y actio n o n you r part .
You r Car' s Safet y Feature s Sea t Belt s Fo r you r safety , an d th e safet y o f you r passengers , you r ca r i s equippe d wit h sea t belt s i n al l seatin g positions . You r sea t bel t syste m als o include s a ligh t o n th e instrumen t pane l t o remin d yo u an d you r passenger s t o faste n you r sea t belts .
You r Car' s Safet y Feature s Airbag s The passenger's airbag is not available on the Canadian CX model. You r ca r ha s a Supplementa l Restrain t Syste m (SRS ) wit h fronta l airbag s t o hel p protec t th e drive r an d a fron t sea l passenger .
You r Car' s Safet y Feature s Seat s & Seat-Back s You r car' s seat s ar e designe d t o kee p yo u i n a comfortable , uprigh t positio n s o yo u ca n tak e ful l advantag e o f th e protectio n offere d by sea t belt s an d th e energ y absorbin g material s i n th e seats .
You r Car' s Safet y Feature s Doo r Lock s Keepin g you r door s locke d reduce s th e chanc e o f bein g throw n ou t o f th e ca r durin g a crash . I t als o help s preven t occupant s fro m accidentall y openin g a doo r an d fallin g out , an d outsider s fro m unexpectedl y openin g you r doors .
Protectin g Adult s Introductio n Th e followin g page s provid e instruction s o n ho w t o properl y protec t th e drive r an d othe r adul t occupants . Thes e instruction s als o appl y t o childre n wh o hav e outgrow n chil d seat s an d ar e larg e enoug h t o wea r lap/shoulde r belts .
Protectin g Adult s T o reduc e th e chanc e o f injury , wea r you r sea t bel t properly , si t uprigh t wit h you r bac k agains t th e seat , an d mov e th e sea t a s fa r bac k a s possibl e fro m th e steerin g whee l whil e stil l maintainin g ful l contro l o f th e car .
Protectin g Adult s A fron t passenge r shoul d als o adjus t th e seat-bac k t o a n uprigh t position , bu t a s fa r fro m th e dashboar d a s possible . A passenge r wh o sit s to o clos e t o th e dashboar d coul d b e injure d i f th e airba g inflates .
Protectin g Adult s Properl y adjuste d hea d restraint s wil l hel p protec t occupant s fro m whiplas h an d othe r cras h injuries . Se e pag e 7 0 fo r ho w t o adjus t th e hea d restraints .
Protectin g Adult s I f necessary , pul l u p o n th e bel t agai n t o remov e an y slac k fro m th e shoulde r part , the n chec k tha t th e bel t rest s acros s th e cente r o f you r ches t an d ove r you r shoulder . Thi s spread s th e force s o f a cras h ove r th e stronges t bone s i n you r uppe r body .
Protectin g Adult s Positio n th e bel t a s lo w a s possibl e acros s you r hips . Thi s let s you r stron g pelvi c bone s tak e th e forc e o f a cras h an d reduce s th e chanc e of interna l injuries . Pul l o n th e loos e en d o f th e bel t fo r a snu g bu t comfortabl e fit .
Protectin g Adult s 7.Maintai n a Prope r Sittin g Positio n Afte r al l occupant s hav e adjuste d thei r seat s an d pu t o n sea t belts , i t i s ver y importan t tha t the y continu e t o si t upright , wel l bac k i n thei r seats , wit h thei r fee t o n th e floor , unti l th e ca r i s parke d an d th e engin e i s off .
Protectin g Adult s Advic e fo r Pregnan t Wome n Becaus e protectin g th e mothe r i s th e bes t wa y t o protec t he r unbor n child , a pregnan t woma n shoul d alway s wea r a sea t bel t wheneve r sh e drive s o r ride s i n a vehicle . W e recommen d tha t pregnan t wome n us e a lap/shoulde r bel t wheneve r possible .
Protectin g Adult s Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and an airbag. Carryin g har d o r shar p object s o n you r lap , o r drivin g wit h a pip e o r othe r shar p objec t i n you r mouth , ca n resul t i n injurie s i f you r airbag s inflate .
Protectin g Childre n Childre n depen d o n adult s t o protec t them . However , despit e thei r bes t intentions , man y parent s an d othe r adult s ma y no t kno w ho w t o properly protec t youn g passengers .
Protectin g Childre n Childre n Shoul d Si t i n th e Bac k Sea t Accordin g t o acciden t statistics , childre n o f al l age s an d size s ar e safe r whe n the y ar e restraine d i n th e bac k seat , no t th e fron t seat .
Protectin g Childre n U.S. Models T o remin d yo u o f th e passenger' s airba g hazards , an d tha t childre n mus t b e properl y restraine d i n th e bac k seat , you r ca r ha s warnin g label s o n th e dashboar d an d o n th e driver' s an d fron t passenger' s visors .
Protectin g Childre n I f Yo u Mus t Driv e wit h Severa l Childre n You r ca r ha s thre e seatin g position s i n th e bac k sea t wher e childre n ca n b e properl y restrained .
Protectin g Childre n Genera l Guideline s fo r Usin g Chil d Seat s Th e followin g page s giv e genera l guideline s fo r selectin g an d installin g chil d seat s fo r infant s an d smal l children . Selecting a Child Seat T o provid e prope r protection , a chil d sea t shoul d mee t thre e requirements : 1.
Protectin g Childre n 3. The child seat should fit the vehicle seating position (or positions) where it will be used. Du e t o variation s i n th e desig n o f chil d seats , vehicl e seats , an d sea t belts , al l chil d seat s wil l no t fi t al l vehicl e seatin g positions .
Protectin g Childre n Placing a Child Seat The passenger's airbag is not available on the Canadian CX model, Thi s pag e briefl y summarize s Honda' s recommendation s o n wher e t o plac e rear-facin g an d forward - facin g chil d seat s i n you r car .
Protectin g Childre n Installing a Child Seat Afte r selectin g a prope r chil d seat , an d a goo d positio n t o instal l th e seat , ther e ar e thre e mai n step s i n installin g th e seat : 1.
Protectin g Childre n Protectin g Infant s Child Seat Type Onl y a rear-facin g chil d sea t provide s prope r suppor t fo r a baby' s head , neck , an d back . Infant s u p t o abou t on e yea r o f ag e mus t b e restraine d i n a rear-facin g chil d seat .
Protectin g Childre n Installing a Rear-Facing Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Belt Th e lap/shoulde r belt s i n th e oute r bac k seat s hav e a lockin g mechanis m tha t mus t b e activate d t o secur e a chil d seat .
Protectin g Childre n 4 . Afte r confirmin g tha t th e bel t i s locked , gra b th e shoulde r par t o f th e bel t nea r th e buckl e an d pul l u p t o remov e an y slac k fro m th e la p par t o f th e belt . Remember , i f th e la p par t o f th e bel t i s no t tight , th e chil d sea t wil l no t b e secure .
Protectin g Childre n Installing a Rear-Facing Child Seat with the Lap Belt T o instal l a rear-facin g chil d sea t i n th e cente r bac k sea t wit h th e la p belt , follo w instructio n numbe r 1 o n pag e 3 0 fo r routin g an d latchin g th e sea t belt .
Protectin g Childre n Additional Precautions for Infants Never hold an infant on your lap. I f yo u ar e no t wearin g a sea t bel t i n a crash , yo u coul d b e throw n forwar d int o th e dashboar d an d crus h th e infant . I f yo u ar e wearin g a sea t belt , th e infan t ca n b e tor n fro m you r arms .
Protectin g Childre n I f i t i s necessar y t o pu t a forward - facin g chil d sea t i n th e front , mov e th e vehicl e sea t a s fa r t o th e rea r a s possible , b e sur e th e chil d sea t i s firml y secure d t o th e car , an d th e chil d i s properl y strappe d i n th e seat .
Protectin g Childre n 2 . T o activat e th e lockabl e retractor , slowl y pul l th e shoulde r par t o f th e bel t al l th e wa y ou t unti l i t stops , the n le t th e bel t fee d bac k int o th e retracto r (yo u migh t hea r a clickin g nois e a s th e bel t retracts) .
Protectin g Childre n T o deactivat e th e lockin g mechanis m i n orde r t o remov e a chil d seat , unlatc h th e buckle , unrout e th e sea t belt , an d le t th e bel t full y retract .
Protectin g Childre n Protectin g Large r Childre n Whe n a chil d reache s th e recommende d weigh t o r heigh t limi t fo r a forward-facin g chil d seat , th e chil d shoul d si t i n on e o f th e oute r bac k seat s an d wea r a lap/shoulde r belt .
Protectin g Childre n However , i f th e bel t touche s o r crosse s th e child' s neck , th e chil d need s t o us e a booste r seat . Do not let a child wear a seat belt across the neck. Thi s coul d resul t i n seriou s nec k injurie s durin g a crash .
Protectin g Childre n A chil d ma y continu e usin g a booste r sea t unti l th e top s o f th e ear s ar e eve n wit h th e to p o f th e seat-back . A chil d o f thi s heigh t shoul d b e tal l enoug h t o us e th e lap/shoulde r bel t withou t a booster .
Protectin g Childre n Maturity T o safel y rid e i n front , a chil d mus t b e abl e t o follo w th e rules , includin g sittin g properl y an d wearin g th e sea t bel t properl y throughou t a ride .
Protectin g Childre n Drive r an d Passenge r Safet y Attac h th e tethe r stra p hoo k t o th e tethe r anchorag e poin t a s show n i n th e illustratio n an d tighte n th e stra p accordin g t o th e chil d sea t maker' s instructions .
Additiona l Informatio n Abou t You r Sea t Belt s Sea t Bel t Syste m Component s You r sea t bel t syste m include s lap / shoulde r belt s i n th e fron t seat s an d th e oute r bac k seats , an d a la p bel t i n th e cente r bac k seat .
Additiona l Informatio n Abou t You r Sea t Belt s I f th e shoulder par t o f th e bel t i s pulle d al l th e wa y out , th e lockin g mechanis m wil l activate . Th e bel t wil l retract , bu t i t wil l no t allo w th e passenge r t o mov e freely .
Additiona l Informatio n Abou t You r Sea t Belt s Sea t Bel t Maintenanc e Fo r safety , yo u shoul d chec k th e conditio n o f you r sea t belt s regularly . Pul l eac h bel t ou t full y an d loo k fo r frays , cuts , burns , an d wear . Chec k tha t th e latche s wor k smoothl y an d tha t th e lap/shoulde r belt s retrac t easily .
Additiona l Informatio n Abou t You r SR S SR S Co mp onent s The passenger's airbag is not available on the Canadian CX model. You r Supplementa l Restrain t Syste m (SRS ) includes : Tw o fron t airbags .
Additiona l Informatio n Abou t You r SR S Sinc e bot h airbag s us e th e sam e sensors , bot h airbag s normall y inflat e a t th e sam e time . However , i t i s possibl e fo r onl y on e airba g t o inflate .
Additiona l Informatio n Abou t You r SR S Ho w th e SR S Indicato r Ligh t Work s Th e purpos e o f th e SR S ligh t i s t o aler t yo u t o a potentia l proble m wit h you r Supplementa l Restrain t System . Whe n yo u tur n th e ignitio n O N (II) , thi s indicato r wil l ligh t u p briefl y the n g o out .
Additiona l Informatio n Abou t You r SR S Additiona l Safet y Precaution s D o no t attemp t t o deactivat e you r airbags . Together , airbag s an d sea t belt s provid e th e bes t protectio n i n a moderat e t o sever e fronta l collision . D o no t tampe r wit h SRS component s o r wirin g fo r an y reason .
Carbo n Monoxid e Hazar d You r car' s exhaus t contain s carbo n monoxid e gas . Yo u shoul d hav e n o proble m wit h carbo n monoxid e enterin g th e ca r i n norma l drivin g i f yo u maintai n you r ca r properly . Hav e th e exhaus t syste m inspecte d fo r leak s whenever : Th e ca r i s raise d fo r a n oi l change .
Safet y Label s Drive r an d Passenge r Safet y Thes e label s ar e i n th e location s shown . The y war n yo u o f potentia l hazard s tha t coul d caus e seriou s injury . Rea d thes e label s carefully . I f a labe l come s of f o r become s har d t o read , contac t you r Hond a deale r fo r a replacement .
Instrument s an d Control s Thi s sectio n give s informatio n abou t th e control s an d display s tha t contribut e t o th e dail y operatio n o f you r Honda . Al l th e essentia l control s ar e withi n eas y reach . Contro l Locations............
Contro l Location s Instrument s an d Control s DOO R LOC K (P . 68 ) HEATING/COOLIN G CONTROL S (P . 78 ) AUDI O SYSTE M (P . 86 ) DIGITA L CLOC K (P .
Indicato r Light s Th e instrumen t pane l ha s man y indicator s t o giv e yo u importan t informatio n abou t you r car . Instrument s an d Control s CX and U.S. DX CHARGIN G SYSTE M INDICATO R PARKIN G BRAK E AN D BRAK E SYSTE M INDICATOR * HATCH-OPE N INDICATO R LO W FUE L INDICATO R (U.
Indicato r Light s Sea t Bel t Reminde r Ligh t Thi s indicato r light s whe n yo u tur n th e ignitio n switc h O N (II) . I t i s a reminde r t o yo u an d you r passenger s t o protec t yourselve s b y fastenin g th e sea t belts . A beepe r als o sound s i f yo u hav e no t fastene d you r sea t belt .
Indicato r Light s Chargin g Syste m Indicato r I f thi s ligh t come s o n whe n th e engin e i s running , th e batter y i s no t bein g charged . Fo r complet e information , se e pag e 20 2 . Lo w Oi l Pressur e Indicato r Th e engin e ca n b e severel y damage d i f thi s ligh t flashe s o r stay s o n whe n th e engin e i s running .
Indicato r Light s Malfunctio n Indicato r Lam p Se e pag e 203 . Tur n Signa l an d Hazar d Warnin g Indicator s Th e lef t o r righ t tur n signa l ligh t blink s whe n yo u signa l a lan e chang e o r turn .
Gauge s Speedomete r U.S. Models Thi s show s you r spee d i n mile s pe r hou r (mph) . Th e smalle r inne r number s ar e th e spee d i n kilometer s pe r hou r (km/h) . Canadian Models Thi s show s you r spee d i n kilometer s pe r hou r (km/h) . Th e smalle r inne r number s ar e th e spee d i n mile s pe r hou r (mph) .
Gauge s Fue l Gaug e Thi s show s ho w muc h fue l yo u have . I t i s mos t accurat e whe n th e ca r i s o n leve l ground . I t ma y sho w slightl y mor e o r les s tha n th e actua l amoun t whe n yo u ar e drivin g o n curv y o r hill y roads . Th e gaug e stay s a t th e sam e fue l leve l readin g afte r yo u tur n of f th e ignition .
Gauge s Maintenanc e Require d Indicato r SLO T INDICATO R U.S. Models Thi s indicato r remind s yo u tha t i t i s nearin g 7,50 0 mile s (12,00 0 km ) sinc e th e las t schedule d maintenance . Refe r t o th e Maintenanc e Schedule s fo r Norma l an d Sever e Drivin g Condition s o n page s 134 — 13 8 .
Control s Nea r th e Steerin g Whee l Th e tw o lever s o n th e steerin g colum n contai n control s fo r drivin g feature s yo u us e mos t often . Th e lef t leve r control s th e tur n signals , headlights , an d hig h beams . Th e righ t leve r control s th e windshiel d washer s an d wipers .
Control s Nea r th e Steerin g Whee l Headlight s Th e rotatin g switc h o n th e lef t leve r control s th e lights . Turnin g thi s switc h t o th e positio n turn s o n th e parkin g lights , taillights , instrumen t pane l lights , side-marke r lights , an d rea r licens e plat e lights .
Control s Nea r th e Steerin g Whee l Instrumen t Pane l Brightnes s Th e dia l o n th e dashboar d t o th e lef t o f th e instrumen t pane l control s th e brightnes s o f th e instrumen t pane l lights . Tur n th e dia l t o adjus t th e brightness .
Control s Nea r th e Steerin g Whee l Windshiel d Wiper s Th e righ t leve r control s th e wind - shiel d wiper s an d washers . Th e rotar y switc h a t th e en d o f th e leve r ha s thre e positions : INT : intermitten t : lo w spee d : hig h spee d I n intermittent , th e wiper s operat e ever y fe w seconds .
Control s Nea r th e Steerin g Whee l Rea r Windo w Wipe r an d Washe r On U.S. DX and Canadian models T o tur n o n th e rea r windo w wiper , tur n th e rin g clockwis e t o ON . T o als o us e th e rea r windo w washer , tur n th e rin g clockwis e pas t ON .
Control s Nea r th e Steerin g Whee l Mak e sur e th e rea r windo w i s clea r an d yo u hav e goo d visibilit y befor e startin g t o drive . Th e defogge r wire s o n th e insid e o f th e rea r windo w ca n b e accidentall y damaged . Whe n cleanin g th e glass , alway s wip e sid e t o side .
Key s an d Lock s Key s You r ca r come s wit h tw o identica l keys . The y fi t al l th e lock s o n you r car : Ignitio n Door s Hatc h Yo u shoul d hav e receive d a ke y numbe r plat e wit h you r se t o f keys . Yo u wil l nee d thi s ke y numbe r i f yo u eve r hav e t o ge t a los t ke y replaced .
Key s an d Lock s LOC K (0 ) - Yo u ca n inser t o r remov e th e ke y onl y i n thi s position . T o switc h fro m ACCESSOR Y t o LOCK , yo u mus t pus h th e ke y i n slightl y a s yo u tur n it . I f you r ca r ha s a n automati c transmission , th e shif t leve r mus t als o b e i n Park .
Key s an d Lock s Doo r Lock s LOC K TA B Eac h doo r ha s a loc k ta b nex t t o th e insid e doo r handle . Pus h th e ta b i n t o loc k th e doo r an d pul l i t ou t t o unlock . T o loc k th e passenger' s doo r whe n gettin g ou t o f th e car , pus h th e loc k ta b i n an d clos e th e door .
Key s an d Locks , Sea t Adjustment s Th e hatc h als o ha s a loc k ta b o n th e inside . T o loc k th e hatc h withou t th e key , pus h th e loc k ta b dow n an d clos e th e hatch . Se e pag e 10 9 fo r carg o loadin g an d weigh t limi t information .
Sea t Adjustment s T o chang e th e angl e o f th e seat-back , pul l u p o n th e leve r o n th e outsid e o f th e sea t bottom . Mov e th e seat-bac k t o th e desire d positio n an d releas e th e lever . Le t th e seat-bac k latc h i n th e ne w position .
Sea t Adjustments , Foldin g Rea r Sea t Rea r Sea t Acces s T o ge t int o th e bac k sea t o n th e driver' s side , pul l u p o n th e seat-bac k adjustmen t lever . On U.S. models T o til t th e passenger' s seat-bac k ou t o f th e way , pus h forwar d o n th e releas e leve r a t th e bas e o f th e seat - back .
Foldin g Rea r Seat , Carg o Are a Cove r T o loc k th e seat-bac k upright , mov e th e sea t bel t ou t o f th e way , the n pus h th e seat-bac k firml y agains t it s latch . Tu g o n th e seat-bac k t o mak e sur e i t i s latched . D o no t pu t an y heav y item s o n th e seat-bac k whe n i t i s folded .
Mirrors , Parkin g Brak e Mirror s Kee p th e insid e an d outsid e mirror s clea n an d adjuste d fo r bes t visibility . B e sur e t o adjus t th e mirror s befor e yo u star t driving . Th e insid e mirro r ha s da y an d nigh t positions . Th e nigh t positio n reduce s glar e fro m headlight s behin d you .
Glov e Box , Beverag e Holde r Glov e Bo x Ope n th e glov e bo x b y pullin g th e handle . Clos e i t wit h a fir m push . Beverag e Holde r B e carefu l whe n yo u ar e usin g th e beverag e holder . A spille d liqui d tha t i s ver y ho t ca n scal d yo u o r you r passengers .
Accessor y Powe r Socket , Ashtray s Accessor y Powe r Socke t T o us e th e accessor y powe r socket , pul l dow n th e cover . Th e ignitio n switc h mus t b e i n ACCESSOR Y (I ) o r O N (II) . Thi s socke t i s intende d t o suppl y powe r fo r 1 2 vol t D C accessorie s tha t ar e rate d 12 0 watt s o r les s (1 0 amps) .
Interio r Ligh t Th e interio r ligh t ha s a three - positio n switch . I n th e OF F position , th e ligh t doe s no t com e on . I n th e cente r position , th e interio r ligh t come s o n whe n yo u ope n eithe r door . I n th e O N position , th e interio r ligh t stay s o n continuously .
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s Th e heatin g an d optiona l ai r conditionin g system s i n you r Hond a provid e a comfortabl e drivin g environmen t i n al l weathe r conditions . Th e standar d audi o syste m ha s man y features . Thi s sectio n de - scribe s thos e feature s an d ho w t o us e them .
Heatin g an d Coolin g Prope r us e o f th e Heatin g an d Coolin g syste m ca n mak e th e interio r dr y an d comfortable , an d kee p th e window s clea r fo r bes t visibility . I f you r ca r doe s no t hav e ai r conditioning , i t ca n b e installe d a t an y time .
Heatin g an d Coolin g Mod e Contro l Dia l Us e th e MOD E contro l dia l t o selec t th e vent s th e ai r flow s from . Som e ai r wil l flo w fro m th e dashboar d vent s i n al l modes . Ai r flow s fro m th e cente r an d corne r vent s i n th e dashboard .
Heatin g an d Coolin g Yo u ca n adjus t th e directio n o f th e ai r comin g fro m th e dashboar d vent s b y movin g th e ta b i n th e cente r o f eac h ven t up-and-dow n an d side-to- side . Th e vent s i n th e corner s o f th e dashboar d ca n b e opene d an d close d wit h th e dial s nex t t o them .
Heatin g an d Coolin g I t i s bes t t o leav e th e syste m i n Fres h Ai r mod e unde r almos t al l conditions . Keepin g th e syste m i n Recirculatio n mode , particularl y wit h th e A/ C off , ca n caus e th e window s t o fo g up .
Heating an d Coolin g To Cool with A/C 1 . Tur n o n th e A/ C b y pressin g th e button . Th e ligh t i n th e butto n shoul d com e o n whe n a fa n spee d i s selected . 2 . Mak e sur e th e temperatur e contro l dia l i s al l th e wa y t o th e lef t 3 .
Heatin g an d Coolin g To Heat T o war m th e interior : 1 . Star t th e engine . 2 . Selec t an d Fres h Ai r mode . 3 . Se t th e fa n t o th e desire d speed .
Heatin g an d Coolin g T o remov e exterio r fros t o r ic e fro m th e windshiel d an d sid e window s afte r th e ca r ha s bee n sittin g ou t i n col d weather : 1 . Star t th e engine . 2 . Selec t Whe n yo u selec t , th e syste m automaticall y switche s t o Fres h Ai r mod e an d turn s o n th e A/C .
Heatin g an d Coolin g Thes e setting s direc t al l th e ai r flo w t o th e defroste r vent s a t th e bas e o f th e windshiel d an d th e sid e windo w defroste r vents . Th e ai r flo w wil l ge t warme r an d clea r th e window s faste r a s th e engin e warm s up .
Audi o Syste m AM/F M Stere o Audi o Syste m Th e audi o syste m i s standar d equip - men t o n th e U.S . D X mode l an d Canadia n models . I t i s optiona l o n th e U.
Audi o Syste m 1 . Selec t th e desire d band , A M o r FM . FM 1 an d FM 2 le t yo u stor e tw o frequencie s wit h eac h Prese t button . 2 . Us e th e TUN E o r SEE K functio n t o tun e th e radio t o a desire d station . 3 . Pic k th e Prese t butto n yo u wan t fo r tha t station .
Audi o Syste m Adjustin g th e Soun d Bass , Treble , Balance , an d Fade r ar e eac h adjustable . Yo u selec t whic h o f thes e yo u wan t t o adjus t b y pressin g th e MOD E button . Th e mod e change s fro m BA S t o TR E t o FA D t o BAL , an d the n bac k t o VO L eac h tim e yo u pres s th e button .
Audi o Syste m Radi o Frequencie s You r Honda' s radi o ca n receiv e th e complet e A M an d F M bands . Thos e band s cove r thes e frequen - cies : A M band : 53 0 t o 1,71 0 kilohert z F M band : 87.
Audi o Syste m Radi o signals , especiall y o n th e F M band , ar e deflecte d b y larg e object s suc h a s building s an d hills . You r radio the n receive s bot h th e direc t signa l fro m th e station' s transmitter , an d th e deflecte d signal .
Audi o Syste m Digita l Cloc k Th e audi o syste m als o display s th e time . Th e ignitio n switc h mus t b e i n ACCESSOR Y (I ) o r O N (II) . T o se t th e time , pres s th e CLOC K button .
Audi o Syste m Operatin g th e Optiona l Cassett e Playe r Th e cassett e syste m feature s Dolb y B * nois e reduction , automati c sensin g o f chromium-dioxid e (CrO 2 ) tape , an d autorevers e fo r continuou s play . * Dolb y nois e reductio n manufacture d unde r licens e fro m Dolb y Laboratorie s Licensin g Corpo - ration .
Audi o Syste m TM S — Th e Tap e Musi c Searc h functio n allow s yo u t o fin d th e beginnin g o f a son g o r passage . T o activat e TMS , pres s F F o r RE W unti l yo u hea r a beep .
Audi o Syste m Carin g fo r th e Cassett e Playe r Th e cassett e playe r pick s u p dir t an d oxide s fro m th e tape . Thi s contami - natio n build s up ove r tim e an d cause s th e soun d qualit y t o degrade . T o preven t this , yo u shoul d clea n th e playe r afte r ever y 3 0 hour s o f use .
Audi o Syste m Operatin g th e Optiona l C D Player/Change r A Compac t Dis c change r i s availabl e throug h you r dealer . I t hold s u p t o si x discs , providin g severa l hour s o f continuou s entertainment . Yo u operat e the C D change r wit h th e sam e control s use d fo r th e radio .
Audi o Syste m Pres s th e EJEC T butto n t o remov e th e dis c fro m th e player . I f yo u ejec t th e disc , bu t d o no t remov e i t fro m th e slot , th e syste m wil l automaticall y reloa d th e dis c afte r 1 5 second s an d pu t th e C D playe r i n paus e mode .
Audi o Syste m Protectin g Compac t Disc s Handl e a C D b y it s edges ; neve r touc h eithe r surface . Contaminatio n fro m fingerprints , liquids , felt-ti p pens , an d label s ca n caus e th e C D t o no t pla y properly , o r possibl y ja m i n th e drive .
Audi o Syste m C D Change r Erro r Indication s I f yo u se e a n erro r indicatio n i n th e displa y whil e operatin g th e C D changer , fin d th e caus e i n th e char t t o th e right . I f yo u canno t clea r th e erro r indication , tak e th e ca r t o you r Hond a dealer .
Befor e Drivin g Befor e yo u begi n drivin g you r Honda , yo u shoul d kno w wha t gasolin e t o use , an d ho w t o chec k th e level s o f importan t fluids . Yo u als o nee d t o kno w ho w t o properl y stor e luggag e o r packages . Th e informatio n i n thi s sectio n wil l hel p you .
Break-i n Period , Gasolin e Break-i n Perio d Hel p assur e you r car' s futur e reliabilit y an d performanc e b y payin g extr a attentio n t o ho w yo u driv e durin g th e firs t 60 0 mile s (1,00 0 km) . Durin g thi s period : Avoi d full-throttl e start s an d rapi d acceleration .
Servic e Statio n Procedure s Fillin g th e Fue l Tan k 1 . Becaus e th e fue l fil l ca p i s o n th e driver' s sid e o f th e car , par k wit h tha t sid e closes t t o th e servic e statio n pumps . 2 . Ope n th e fue l fil l doo r b y pullin g o n th e handl e t o th e lef t o f th e driver' s seat .
Servic e Statio n Procedure s 5 . Scre w th e fue l fil l ca p bac k on , tighte n i t unti l i t click s severa l times . I f yo u d o no t properl y tighte n th e cap , th e Malfunctio n Indicato r Lam p ma y com e o n (se e pag e 203 ) . 6 . Pus h th e fue l fil l doo r close d unti l i t latches .
Servic e Statio n Procedure s I f yo u ca n ope n th e hoo d withou t liftin g th e hoo d latc h handle , o r th e hoo d latc h handl e move s stiffl y o r doe s no t sprin g bac k a s before , th e mechanis m shoul d b e cleane d an d lubricate d (se e pag e 158 ) .
Servic e Statio n Procedure s Chec k th e engin e oi l leve l ever y tim e yo u fil l th e ca r wit h fuel . Wai t a fe w minute s afte r turnin g th e engin e of f befor e yo u chec k th e oil . 1 . Remov e th e dipstic k (orang e handle) . 2 . Wip e th e dipstic k wit h a clea n clot h o r pape r towel .
Servic e Statio n Procedure s 4 . Remov e th e dipstic k agai n an d chec k th e level . I t shoul d b e betwee n th e uppe r an d lowe r marks . I f i t i s nea r o r belo w th e lowe r mark , se e Addin g Oi l o n pag e 14 3 . Loo k a t th e coolan t leve l i n th e radiato r reserv e tank .
Fue l Econom y Th e conditio n o f you r ca r an d you r drivin g habit s ar e th e tw o mos t importan t thing s tha t affec t th e fue l mileag e yo u get . Vehicl e Conditio n Alway s maintai n you r ca r accordin g t o th e maintenanc e schedule .
Accessorie s an d Modification s Modifyin g you r car , o r installin g som e non-Hond a accessories , ca n mak e you r ca r unsafe . Befor e yo u mak e an y modification s o r ad d an y accessories , b e sur e t o rea d th e followin g information .
Accessorie s an d Modification s Modification s D o no t remov e an y origina l equipmen t o r modif y you r ca r i n an y wa y tha t woul d alte r it s desig n o r operation .
Carryin g Carg o You r ca r ha s severa l convenien t storag e area s s o yo u ca n sto w carg o safely . Th e glov e box , an d th e pocket s i n th e door s an d seat-back , ar e designe d fo r small , lightweigh t items . Th e carg o are a i s intende d fo r larger , heavie r items .
Carryin g Carg o Loa d Limi t Th e maximu m loa d fo r you r ca r i s 85 0 lbs (39 5 kg) . Thi s figur e include s th e tota l weigh t o f al l occupants , cargo , an d accessories . T o figur e ou t ho w muc h carg o yo u ca n carry : Ad d u p th e weigh t o f al l occupants .
Carryin g Carg o Carryin g Carg o i n th e Carg o Are a o r o n a Roo f Rac k Distribut e carg o evenl y o n th e floo r o f th e carg o area , placin g th e heavies t item s o n th e botto m an d a s fa r forwar d a s possible .
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Drivin g Thi s sectio n give s yo u tip s o n startin g th e engin e unde r variou s conditions , an d ho w t o operat e th e 5-spee d manua l an d automati c transmissions . I t als o include s impor - tan t informatio n o n parkin g you r car , an d th e brakin g system .
Preparin g t o Driv e Yo u shoul d d o th e followin g check s an d adjustment s ever y da y befor e yo u driv e you r car . 1 . Mak e sur e al l windows , mirrors , an d outsid e light s ar e clea n an d unobstructed . Remov e frost , snow , o r ice .
Startin g th e Engin e 1 . Appl y th e parkin g brake . 2 . I n col d weather , tur n of f al l electrica l accessorie s t o reduc e th e drai n o n th e battery . 3 . Manual Transmission: Pus h th e clutc h peda l dow n al l th e way . STAR T (III ) doe s no t functio n unles s th e clutc h peda l i s depressed .
5-spee d Manua l Transmissio n Th e manua l transmissio n i s syn - chronize d i n al l forwar d gear s fo r smoot h operation . I t ha s a lockou t s o yo u canno t shif t directl y fro m Fift h t o Reverse .
5-spee d Manua l Transmissio n Recommende d Shif t Point s Driv e i n th e highes t gea r tha t let s th e engin e ru n an d accelerat e smoothly . Thi s wil l giv e yo u th e bes t fue l econom y an d effectiv e emis - sion s control . Th e followin g shif t point s ar e recommended : Engin e Spee d Limite r On all models in the U.
Automati c Transmissio n You r Honda' s transmissio n ha s fou r forwar d speeds , an d i s electronicall y controlle d fo r smoothe r shifting . I t als o ha s a "lock-up " torqu e converte r fo r bette r fue l economy . Yo u ma y fee l wha t seem s lik e anothe r shif t whe n th e converte r locks .
Automati c Transmissio n Shif t Leve r Position s Th e shif t leve r ha s si x positions . I t mus t b e i n Par k o r Neutra l t o star t th e engine . Whe n yo u ar e stoppe d i n D4 , D3 , 2 , N o r R , pres s firml y o n th e brak e pedal , an d kee p you r foo t of f th e accelerato r pedal .
Automati c Transmissio n If yo u hav e don e al l of th e abov e an d stil l canno t mov e th e leve r ou t o f Park , se e Shif t Loc k Releas e o n pag e 122 . Yo u mus t als o pres s th e releas e butto n t o shif t int o Park . T o avoi d transmissio n damage , com e t o a complet e sto p befor e shiftin g int o Park .
Automati c Transmissio n Driv e (D 3 ) — Thi s positio n i s simila r t o D 4 , excep t onl y th e firs t thre e gear s ar e selected . Us e D 3 t o provid e engin e brakin g whe n goin g dow n a stee p hill . D 3 ca n als o kee p th e transmissio n fro m cyclin g betwee n thir d an d fourt h gear s i n stop-and-g o driving .
Automati c Transmissio n Shif t Loc k Releas e Thi s allow s yo u t o mov e th e shif t leve r ou t o f Par k i f th e norma l metho d o f pushin g o n th e brak e peda l an d pressin g th e releas e butto n doe s no t work . 1 . Se t th e Parkin g brake .
Parkin g Alway s us e th e parkin g brak e whe n yo u par k you r car . Th e indicato r o n th e instrumen t pane l show s tha t th e parkin g brak e i s no t full y released ; i t doe s no t indicat e tha t th e parkin g brak e i s firml y set .
Th e Brakin g Syste m Al l Civic s ar e equippe d wit h fron t dis c brakes . Th e brake s o n th e rea r wheel s ar e drum . A powe r assis t help s reduc e th e effor t neede d o n th e brak e pedal . Pu t you r foo t o n th e brak e peda l onl y whe n yo u inten d t o brake .
Th e Brakin g Syste m Drivin g Brak e Syste m Desig n Th e hydrauli c syste m tha t operate s th e brake s ha s tw o separat e circuits . Eac h circui t work s diagonall y acros s th e vehicl e (th e left-fron t brak e i s connecte d wit h th e right-rea r brake , etc.
Drivin g i n Ba d Weathe r Rain , fog , an d sno w condition s re - quir e a differen t drivin g techniqu e becaus e o f reduce d tractio n an d visibility . Kee p you r ca r well - maintaine d an d exercis e greate r cautio n whe n yo u nee d t o driv e i n ba d weather .
Drivin g i n Ba d Weather , Towin g a Traile r Tractio n — Chec k you r tire s frequentl y fo r wea r an d prope r pressure . Bot h ar e importan t i n preventin g "hydroplaning " (los s o f tractio n o n a we t surface) . I n th e winter , moun t sno w tire s o n al l fou r wheel s fo r th e bes t handling .
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Maintenanc e Thi s sectio n explain s wh y i t i s importan t t o kee p you r ca r wel l maintaine d an d t o follo w basi c maintenanc e safet y precautions .
Maintenanc e Safet y Regularl y maintainin g you r ca r i s th e bes t wa y t o protec t you r investment . Prope r maintenanc e i s essentia l t o you r safet y an d th e safet y o f you r passengers . I t wil l als o rewar d yo u wit h mor e economical , trouble-fre e drivin g an d hel p reduc e ai r pollution .
Maintenanc e Safet y Importan t Safet y Precaution s Befor e yo u begi n an y maintenance , mak e sur e you r ca r i s parke d o n leve l groun d an d tha t th e parkin g brak e i s set . Also , b e sur e th e engin e i s off . Thi s wil l hel p t o eliminat e severa l potentia l hazards : Carbo n monoxid e poisonin g fro m engin e exhaust .
Maintenanc e Schedul e Th e Maintenanc e Schedul e specifie s ho w ofte n yo u shoul d hav e you r ca r service d an d wha t thing s nee d attention . I t i s essentia l tha t yo u hav e you r ca r service d a s schedule d t o retai n it s hig h leve l o f safety , dependability , an d emission s contro l performance .
Maintenanc e Schedul e You r authorize d Hond a deale r know s you r ca r bes t an d ca n provid e competent , efficien t service . However , servic e a t a deale r i s no t mandator y t o kee p you r warrantie s i n effect .
U.S . Owner s Follo w th e Norma l Condition s Maintenanc e Schedul e i f th e sever e drivin g condition s specifie d i n th e Sever e Condition s Maintenanc e Schedul e d o no t apply . NOTE : I f yo u onl y OCCASIONALLY drive unde r a "severe " condition , yo u shoul d follo w th e Norma l Condition s Maintenanc e Schedule .
Servic e a t th e indicate d distanc e o r time , whicheve r come s first . D o th e item s i n A , B , C a s require d fo r eac h distance/tim e interval . Follo w thi s schedul e i f th e sever e drivin g condition s describe d i n th e Sever e Condition s Schedul e o n th e nex t pag e d o no t apply .
# : Se e informatio n o n maintenanc e an d emission s warranty , las t column , pag e 133 . U.S . Owner s Follo w th e Sever e Condition s Maintenanc e Schedul e i f yo u driv e you r vehicl e MAINLY.
Us e thi s schedul e i f you r vehicl e i s MAINL Y drive n i n an y o f th e followin g Sever e Conditions , o r normall y drive n i n Canada ; otherwis e us e th e Norma l Schedule . Servic e a t th e Indicate d distanc e o r time , whicheve r coms s first .
# : Se e informatio n o n maintenanc e an d emission s warranty , las t column , pag e 133 . * : Se e Timin g Bel t o n page 16 5 t o determin e nee d fo r replacement .
Require d Maintenanc e Recor d (fo r Norma l an d Sever e Schedules ) Yo u o r th e servicin g deale r ca n recor d al l complete d maintenanc e here , whethe r yo u follo w th e schedul e fo r norma l condition s (pag e 134 ) o r sever e condition s (pag e 136 ) .
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Owne r Maintenanc e Check s Yo u shoul d chec k th e followin g item s a t th e specifie d intervals . I f yo u ar e unsur e o f ho w t o perfor m an y check , tur n t o th e pag e given . Engin e oi l leve l — Chec k ever y tim e yo u fil l th e fue l tank .
Flui d Location s Maintenanc e AUTOMATI C TRANSMISSIO N FLUI D DIPSTIC K (Yello w loop ) BRAK E FLUI D (Gra y cap ) CLUTC H FLUI D (5-spee d Manua l Transmissio n only ) (Gra y cap ) ENGIN E OI L FIL .
Engin e Oi l Addin g Oi l T o ad d oil , unscre w an d remov e th e engin e oi l fil l ca p o n to p o f th e valv e cover . Pou r i n th e oil , an d replac e th e engin e oi l fil l cap . Tighte n i t securely . Wai t a fe w minute s an d rechec k th e oi l level .
Engin e Oi l Th e oi l containe r ma y als o displa y th e AP I Certificatio n seal . Mak e sur e i t say s "Fo r Gasolin e Engines. " AP I CERTIFICATIO N SEA L Th e SA E number s tel l yo u th e oil' s viscosit y o r weight . Selec t th e oi l fo r you r ca r accordin g t o thi s chart .
Engin e Oi l Changin g th e Oi l an d Filte r Alway s chang e th e oi l an d filte r accordin g t o th e tim e an d distanc e (miles/kilometers ) recommenda - tion s i n th e maintenanc e schedule . Th e oi l an d filte r collec t contami - nant s tha t ca n damag e you r engin e i f the y ar e no t remove d regularly .
Engin e Oi l 5 . Pu t a ne w washe r o n th e drai n bolt , the n reinstal l th e drai n bolt . Tighte n i t to : 3 3 Ibf.f t (4 4 N. m , 4. 5 kgf.m ) 6 . Refil l th e engin e wit h th e recom - mende d oil . Engin e oi l chang e capacit y (includin g filter) : 3.
Coolin g Syste m Addin g Engin e Coolan t I f th e coolan t leve l i n th e reserv e tan k i s a t o r belo w th e MI N line , ad d coolan t t o brin g i t u p t o th e MA X line . Inspec t th e coolin g syste m fo r leaks . Thi s coolan t shoul d alway s b e a mixtur e o f 5 0 percen t antifreez e an d 5 0 percen t water .
Coolin g Syste m 1 . Mak e sur e th e engin e an d radiato r ar e cool . 2 . Tur n th e radiato r ca p counter - clockwise , withou t pressin g dow n o n it , unti l i t stops . Thi s relieve s an y pressur e remainin g i n th e coolin g system . 3 . Remov e th e radiato r ca p b y pushin g dow n an d turnin g counterclockwise .
Coolin g Syste m Replacin g Engin e Coolan t Th e coolin g syste m shoul d b e completel y draine d an d refille d wit h ne w coolan t accordin g t o th e tim e an d distanc e recommendation s i n th e maintenanc e schedule . Onl y us e Genuin e Hond a Antifreeze/Coolant .
Coolin g Syste m RESERV E TAN K RESERV E TAN K CA P HOLDE R 4 . Remov e th e reserv e tan k fro m it s holde r b y pullin g i t straigh t up . Drai n th e coolant , the n pu t th e tan k bac k i n it s holder . 5 . Whe n th e coolan t stop s draining , tighte n th e drai n plu g a t th e botto m o f th e radiator .
Coolin g Syste m 8 . Chec k th e leve l i n th e radiator , ad d coolan t i f needed . 9 . Fil l th e reserv e tan k t o th e MA X mark . Instal l th e reserv e tan k cap . 10 .Instal l th e radiato r cap , an d tighte n i t t o th e firs t stop . RESERV E TAN K 11.
Windshiel d Washer s Chec k th e leve l i n th e windshiel d washe r reservoi r a t leas t monthl y durin g norma l usage . I n ba d weather , whe n yo u us e th e washer s often , chec k th e leve l ever y tim e yo u sto p fo r fuel . Thi s reservoi r supplie s th e windshiel d an d rea r windo w washers .
Transmissio n Flui d Chec k th e flui d leve l wit h th e engin e a t norma l operatin g temperature . 1 . Par k th e ca r o n leve l ground . Shu t of f th e engine . 2 . Remov e th e dipstic k (yello w loop ) fro m th e transmissio n an d wip e i t wit h a clea n cloth .
Transmissio n Fluid , Brak e an d Clutc h Flui d 5-spee d Manua l Transmissio n Chec k th e flui d leve l wit h th e transmissio n a t norma l operatin g temperatur e an d th e ca r sittin g o n leve l ground . Remov e th e transmissio n fille r bol t an d carefull y fee l insid e th e bol t hol e wit h you r finger .
Brak e an d Clutc h Flui d Alway s us e Genuin e Hond a DO T 3 brak e fluid . I f i t i s no t available , yo u shoul d us e onl y DO T 3 o r DO T 4 fluid , fro m a seale d container , a s a temporar y replacement . However , th e us e o f an y non-Hond a brak e flui d ca n caus e corrosio n an d decreas e th e lif e o f th e system .
Powe r Steerin g Except for CX model with manual transmission Yo u shoul d chec k th e flui d leve l i n th e powe r steerin g reservoi r monthly . Chec k th e leve l whe n th e engin e i s cold . Loo k a t th e sid e o f th e reservoir . Th e flui d shoul d b e betwee n th e UPPE R LEVE L an d LOWE R LEVEL .
Ai r Cleane r Elemen t Th e ai r cleane r elemen t shoul d b e replace d accordin g t o th e tim e an d distanc e recommendation s i n th e maintenanc e schedule . Replacemen t Th e ai r cleane r elemen t i s insid e th e ai r cleane r housin g i n th e engin e compartment .
Hoo d Latch , Spar k Plug s Clea n th e hoo d latc h assembl y wit h a mil d cleaner , the n lubricat e i t wit h a multipurpos e grease . Lubricat e al l th e movin g parts , includin g th e pivot . Follo w th e tim e an d distanc e recommendation s i n th e Maintenanc e Schedule .
Spar k Plug s 4 . Pu t th e ne w spar k plu g int o th e socket ; the n scre w i t int o th e hole . Scre w i t i n b y han d s o yo u d o no t crossthrea d it . 5 . Torqu e th e spar k plug . (I f yo u d o no t hav e a torqu e wrench , tighte n th e spar k plu g two-third s o f a tur n afte r i t contact s th e cylinde r head.
Batter y Chec k th e conditio n o f you r car' s batter y monthly . Yo u shoul d chec k th e colo r o f th e tes t indicato r window , an d fo r corrosio n o n th e terminals . Chec k th e batter y conditio n b y lookin g a t th e tes t indicato r windo w o n th e battery .
Batter y I f th e terminal s ar e severel y cor - roded , clea n the m wit h bakin g sod a an d water . The n us e a wrenc h t o loose n an d remov e th e cable s fro m th e terminals . Alway s disconnec t th e negativ e ( — ) cabl e firs t an d recon - nec t i t last .
Wipe r Blade s Chec k th e conditio n o f th e wipe r blade s a t leas t ever y si x months . Loo k fo r sign s o f crackin g i n th e rubber , o r area s tha t ar e gettin g hard . Replac e th e blade s i f yo u fin d thes e signs , o r the y leav e streak s an d unwipe d area s whe n used .
Wipe r Blade s 3 . Remov e th e blad e fro m it s holde r b y graspin g th e tabbe d en d o f th e blade . Pul l firml y unti l th e tab s com e ou t o f th e holder .
Ai r Conditionin g Syste m (Optional ) You r car' s ai r conditionin g i s a seale d system . An y majo r maintenance , suc h a s recharging , shoul d b e don e b y a qualifie d mechanic . Yo u ca n d o a coupl e o f thing s t o mak e sur e th e ai r conditionin g work s efficiently .
Driv e Belts , Timin g Bel t Driv e Belt s POWE R STEERIN G BEL T ALTERNATO R BEL T COMPRESSO R BEL T Chec k th e conditio n o f th e tw o o r thre e driv e belts . Examin e th e edge s o f eac h bel t fo r crack s o r fraying . Chec k th e tensio n o f eac h bel t b y pushin g o n i t wit h you r thum b midwa y betwee n th e pulleys .
Tire s T o safel y operat e you r car , you r tire s mus t b e th e prope r typ e an d size , i n goo d conditio n wit h adequat e tread , an d correctl y inflated .
Tire s Yo u shoul d ge t you r ow n tir e pressur e gaug e an d us e i t wheneve r yo u chec k you r tir e pressures . Thi s wil l mak e i t easie r fo r yo u t o tel l i f a pressur e los s i s du e t o a tir e proble m an d no t du e t o a variatio n betwee n gauges .
Tire s Inspectio n Ever y tim e yo u chec k inflation , yo u shoul d als o examin e th e tire s fo r damage , foreig n objects , an d wear . Yo u shoul d loo k for : Bump s o r bulge s i n th e trea d o r sid e o f th e tire . Replac e th e tir e i f yo u fin d eithe r o f thes e conditions .
Tire s T o hel p increas e tir e lif e an d distribut e wea r mor e evenly , yo u shoul d hav e th e tire s rotate d ever y 7,50 0 mile s (12,00 0 km) . Mov e th e tire s t o th e position s show n i n th e char t eac h tim e the y ar e rotated . Whe n shoppin g fo r replacemen t tires , yo u ma y fin d tha t som e tire s ar e "directional.
Tire s I t i s bes t t o replac e al l fou r tire s a t th e sam e time . I f tha t i s no t possibl e o r necessary , the n replac e th e tw o fron t tire s o r th e tw o rea r tire s a s a pair . Replacin g jus t on e tir e ca n seriousl y affec t you r car' s handling .
Tire s Sno w Tires I f yo u moun t sno w tire s o n you r Honda , mak e sur e the y ar e radia l tire s o f th e sam e siz e an d loa d rang e a s th e origina l tires . Moun t sno w tire s o n al l fou r wheel s t o balanc e you r car' s handlin g i n al l weathe r conditions .
Light s Chec k th e operatio n o f you r car' s exterio r light s a t leas t onc e a month . A burne d ou t bul b ca n creat e a n unsaf e conditio n b y reducin g you r car' s visibilit y an d th e abilit y t o signa l you r intention s t o othe r drivers .
Light s Chec k th e following : Headlight s (lo w an d hig h beam ) Parkin g light s Taillight s Brak e light s High-moun t brak e ligh t Tur n signal s Back-u p light s Hazar d ligh t functio n Licen.
Light s Replacin g a Headligh t Bul b You r ca r ha s haloge n headligh t bulbs , on e o n eac h side . Whe n replacin g a bulb , handl e i t b y it s stee l bas e an d protec t th e glas s fro m contac t wit h you r ski n o r har d objects . I f yo u touc h th e glass , clea n i t wit h denature d alcoho l an d a clea n cloth .
Light s 3 . Remov e th e rubbe r weathe r sea l b y pullin g o n th e tab . 4 . Uncli p th e en d o f th e hold-dow n wir e fro m it s slot . Pivo t i t ou t o f th e wa y an d remov e th e bulb . 5 . Inser t th e ne w bul b int o th e hole , makin g sur e th e tab s ar e i n thei r slots .
Light s 2. Us e a flat-tipped screwdrive r to remov e th e holdin g cli p fro m th e inne r fender . 3 . Pul l th e inne r fende r cove r back . 4 . Remov e th e socke t fro m th e headligh t assembl y b y turnin g i t one-quarte r tur n counterclockwise .
Light s Replacin g Rea r Bulb s 1 . Ope n th e hatch . 2 . Remov e th e cove r fro m th e insid e pane l b y pullin g o n it s edge . 3 . Determin e whic h bulb , taillight , stop/taillight , back-u p light , sid e marke r ligh t o r tur n signa l i s burne d out .
Light s Replacin g th e High-moun t Brak e Ligh t Bul b 1 . Ope n th e hatch . 2 . Us e a Phillips-hea d screwdrive r t o loose n th e tw o screw s holdin g th e brak e ligh t assembly . On CX model Firs t remov e th e cap s b y pryin g o n th e edg e usin g a smal l flat-ti p screwdriver .
Light s 4 . Remov e th e burned-ou t bul b b y pullin g i t straigh t ou t o f th e socket . Pus h th e ne w bul b straigh t int o th e socke t unti l i t bottoms . 5 . Reinstal l th e socket . Tur n i t clockwis e unti l i t locks . Tes t th e light s t o mak e sur e th e ne w bul b i s working .
Light s 4 . Tur n o n th e parkin g light s an d chec k tha t th e ne w bul b i s working . 5 . Pu t th e len s bac k o n th e bul b holde r an d pus h i t unti l i t latches . Pu t th e ligh t assembl y bac k int o th e hole . Pus h i t t o sna p i t i n place .
Storin g You r Ca r I f yo u nee d t o par k you r ca r fo r a n extende d perio d (mor e tha n on e month) , ther e ar e severa l thing s yo u shoul d d o t o prepar e i t fo r storage . Prope r preparatio n help s preven t deterioratio n an d make s i t easie r t o ge t you r ca r bac k o n th e road .
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Appearanc e Car e Regula r cleanin g an d polishin g o f you r Hond a help s t o kee p i t "new " looking . Thi s sectio n give s yo u hint s o n ho w t o clea n you r ca r an d preserv e it s appearance : th e paint , brightwork , wheel s an d interior .
Exterio r Car e Washin g Frequen t washin g help s preserv e you r car' s beauty . Dir t an d gri t ca n scratc h th e paint , whil e tre e sa p an d bir d dropping s ca n permanentl y rui n th e finish . Was h you r ca r i n a shad y area , no t i n direc t sunlight .
Exterio r Car e Waxin g Alway s was h an d dr y th e whol e ca r befor e waxin g it . Yo u shoul d wa x you r car , includin g th e meta l trim , wheneve r wate r sit s o n th e surfac e i n larg e patches . I t shoul d for m int o bead s o r droplet s afte r waxing .
Interio r Car e Carpetin g Vacuu m th e carpetin g frequentl y t o remov e dirt . Ground-i n dir t wil l mak e th e carpe t wea r ou t faster . Periodicall y shampo o th e carpe t t o kee p i t lookin g new . Us e on e o f th e foam-typ e carpe t cleaner s o n th e market .
Interio r Care , Corrosio n Protectio n Window s Clea n th e windows , insid e an d out , wit h a commercially-availabl e glas s cleaner . Yo u ca n als o us e a mixtur e o f on e par t whit e vinega r t o te n part s water . Thi s wil l remov e th e haz e tha t build s u p o n th e insid e o f th e windows .
Corrosio n Protection , Bod y Repair s Inspec t an d clea n ou t th e drai n hole s i n th e botto m o f th e door s an d body . Chec k th e floo r covering s fo r dampness . Carpetin g an d floo r mat s ma y remai n dam p fo r a lon g time , especiall y i n winter .
Takin g Car e o f th e Unexpecte d Thi s sectio n cover s th e more - commo n problem s tha t motorist s experienc e wit h thei r vehicles . I t give s yo u informatio n abou t ho w t o safel y evaluat e th e proble m an d wha t t o d o t o correc t it .
Compac t Spar e Tir e You r ca r ha s a compac t spar e tir e tha t take s u p les s space . Us e thi s spar e tir e a s a temporar y replace - men t only . Ge t you r regula r tir e repaire d o r replace d an d pu t bac k o n you r ca r a s soo n a s yo u can .
Changin g a Fla t Tir e I f yo u hav e a fla t tir e whil e driving , sto p in a saf e plac e to chang e it . Stoppin g i n traffi c o r o n th e shoulde r o f a bus y roa d i s dangerous . Driv e slowl y alon g th e shoulde r unti l yo u ge t t o a n exi t o r a n are a t o sto p tha t i s fa r awa y fro m th e traffi c lanes .
Changin g a Fla t Tir e 6 . Loose n th e fou r whee l nut s 1/ 2 tur n wit h th e whee l wrench . 7 . Locat e th e jackin g poin t neares t th e tir e yo u nee d t o change . I t i s pointe d t o b y a n arro w molde d int o th e undersid e o f th e body .
Changin g a Fla t Tir e 9 . Remov e th e whee l nut s an d fla t tire . Temporaril y plac e th e fla t tir e o n th e groun d wit h th e outsid e surfac e o f th e whee l facin g up .
Changin g a Fla t Tir e 11.Pu t o n th e spar e tire . Pu t th e whee l nut s bac k o n finger-tight , the n tighte n the m i n a crisscros s patter n wit h th e whee l wrenc h unti l th e whee l i s firml y agains t th e hub . D o no t tr y t o tighte n the m fully .
Changin g a Fla t Tir e 14 . Remov e th e whee l cove r o r cente r cap . Plac e th e fla t tir e fac e dow n i n th e spar e tir e well . 15.Remov e th e space r con e fro m th e win g bolt , tur n i t over , an d pu t i t bac k o n th e bolt . 16.Secur e th e fla t tir e b y screwin g th e win g bol t bac k int o it s hole .
I f You r Engin e Won' t Star t Diagnosin g wh y you r engin e won' t star t fall s int o tw o areas , dependin g o n wha t yo u hea r whe n yo u tur n th e ke y t o STAR T (III) : Yo u hea r nothing , o r almos t nothing . Th e engine' s starte r moto r doe s no t operat e a t all , o r operate s ver y slowly .
I f You r Engin e Won' t Start , Jum p Startin g Th e Starte r Operate s Normall y I n thi s case , th e starte r motor' s spee d sound s normal , o r eve n faste r tha n normal , whe n yo u tur n th e ignitio n switc h t o STAR T (III) , bu t th e engin e doe s no t run .
Jum p Startin g 3 . Connec t on e jumpe r cabl e t o th e positiv e (+ ) termina l o n th e booste r battery . Connec t th e othe r en d t o th e positiv e (+ ) termina l o n you r Honda' s battery . 4 . Connec t th e secon d jumpe r cabl e t o th e negativ e ( — ) termina l o n th e booste r battery .
I f You r Engin e Overheat s Th e pointe r o f you r car' s tempera - tur e gaug e shoul d sta y i n th e mid - rang e unde r mos t conditions . I t ma y g o highe r i f yo u ar e drivin g u p a lon g stee p hil l o n a ver y ho t day . I f i t climb s t o th e re d mark , yo u shoul d determin e th e reason .
I f You r Engin e Overheat s 4 . I f th e temperatur e gaug e stay s a t th e re d mark , tur n of f th e engine . 5 . Wai t unti l yo u se e n o mor e sign s o f stea m o r spray , the n ope n th e hood . 6 . Loo k fo r an y obviou s coolan t leaks , suc h a s a spli t radiato r hose .
Lo w Oi l Pressur e Indicato r Thi s indicato r shoul d ligh t whe n th e ignitio n switc h i s O N (II) , an d g o ou t afte r th e engin e starts . I t shoul d neve r com e o n whe n th e engin e i s running . I f i t start s flashing , i t indicate s tha t th e oi l pressur e droppe d ver y lo w fo r a moment , the n recovered .
Chargin g Syste m Indicato r Thi s indicato r shoul d com e o n whe n th e ignitio n switc h i s O N (II) , an d g o ou t afte r th e engin e starts . I f i t come s o n brightl y whe n th e engin e i s running , i t indicate s tha t th e chargin g syste m ha s stoppe d chargin g th e battery .
Malfunctio n Indicato r Lam p Thi s indicato r come s o n fo r a fe w second s whe n yo u tur n th e ignitio n switc h O N (II) . I f i t come s o n a t an y othe r time , i t indicate s on e o f th e engine' s emission s contro l system s ma y hav e a problem .
Brak e Syste m Indicato r Th e Brak e Syste m indicato r ligh t shoul d normall y com e o n onl y whe n th e parkin g brak e i s no t full y released . I f i t come s o n a t an y othe r time , i t indicate s a proble m wit h th e car' s brak e system .
Fuse s Al l th e electrica l circuit s i n you r ca r hav e fuse s t o protec t the m fro m a shor t circui t o r overload . Thes e fuse s ar e locate d i n tw o fus e boxes . Th e interio r fus e bo x i s underneat h th e dashboar d o n th e driver' s side .
Fuse s Checkin g an d Replacin g Fuse s I f somethin g electrica l i n you r ca r stop s working , th e firs t thin g yo u shoul d chec k fo r i s a blow n fuse . Determin e fro m th e char t o n page s 20 8 an d 20 9 , o r th e diagra m o n th e fus e bo x lid , whic h fus e o r fuse s contro l tha t component .
Fuse s 5 . Loo k fo r a burne d wir e insid e th e fuse . I f i t i s burned , replac e i t wit h on e o f th e spar e fuse s o f th e sam e ratin g o r lower .
Fuse s INTERIO R FUS E BO X * : O n Canadia n model s Takin g Car e o f th e Unexpecte d Main Menu Table of Contents.
Fuse s UNDER-HOO D FUS E BO X Takin g Car e o f th e Unexpecte d Main Menu Table of Contents.
Emergenc y Towin g I f you r ca r need s t o b e towed , cal l a professiona l towin g servic e or , i f yo u belon g t o one , a n organizatio n tha t provide s roadsid e assistance . Neve r to w you r ca r behin d anothe r vehicl e wit h jus t a rop e o r chain .
Emergenc y Towin g I f yo u decid e t o to w you r ca r wit h al l fou r wheel s o n th e ground , mak e sur e yo u us e a properly-designe d an d attache d to w bar . Prepar e th e ca r fo r towin g a s describe d above , an d leav e th e ignitio n switc h i n Accessor y (I ) s o th e steerin g whee l doe s no t lock .
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Technica l Informatio n Th e diagram s i n thi s sectio n giv e yo u th e dimension s an d capacitie s o f you r Honda , an d th e location s o f th e identificatio n numbers . Th e expla - nation s o f severa l electroni c an d mechanica l system s o n you r Hond a ar e fo r th e mor e technically-oriente d owner .
Identificatio n Number s You r ca r ha s severa l identifyin g number s locate d i n variou s places . Th e Vehicl e Identificatio n Numbe r (VIN ) i s th e 17-digi t numbe r you r Hond a deale r use s t o registe r you r ca r fo r warrant y purposes .
Identificatio n Number s Th e Engin e Numbe r i s stampe d int o th e engin e block . Th e Transmissio n Numbe r i s o n a labe l o n to p o f th e transmission .
Specification s * 1 : Includin g th e coolan t i n th e reserv e tan k an d tha t remainin g i n th e engine . Reserv e tan k capacity : 0.1 1 U S ga l (0.
Specification s * 1 : Canadia n D X mode l wit h automati c transmissio n Technica l Informatio n pag e 20 8 pag e 20 9 Main Menu Table of Contents.
DO T Tir e Qualit y Gradin g (U.S . Vehicles ) Th e tire s o n you r ca r mee t al l U.S . Federa l Safet y Requirements . Al l tire s ar e als o grade d fo r treadwear , traction , an d temperatur e perform - anc e accordin g t o Departmen t o f Transportatio n (DOT ) standards .
DO T Tir e Qualit y Gradin g (U.S . Vehicles ) Temperatur e Th e temperatur e grade s ar e A (th e highest) , B , an d C , representin g th e tire' s resistanc e t o th e generatio n o f hea t an d it s abilit y t o dissipat e hea t whe n teste d unde r controlle d condition s o n a specifie d indoo r laborator y tes t wheel .
Oxygenate d Fuel s Som e conventiona l gasoline s ar e bein g blende d wit h alcoho l o r a n ethe r compound . Thes e gasoline s ar e collectivel y referre d t o a s oxygenate d fuels . T o mee t clea n ai r standards , som e area s o f th e Unite d State s an d Canad a us e oxygenate d fuel s t o hel p reduc e emissions .
Drivin g i n Foreig n Countrie s Technica l Informatio n I f yo u ar e plannin g t o tak e you r Hond a outsid e th e U.S . o r Canada , contac t th e touris t bureau s i n th e area s yo u wil l b e travelin g i n t o fin d ou t abou t th e availabilit y o f unleade d gasolin e wit h th e prope r octan e rating .
Emission s Control s Th e burnin g o f gasolin e i n you r car' s engin e produces severa l byproducts . Som e o f thes e ar e carbo n monoxid e (CO) , oxide s o f nitroge n (NOx ) an d hydrocarbon s (HC) . Gasolin e evaporatin g fro m th e tan k als o produces hydrocarbons .
Emission s Control s Exhaus t Emission s Control s Th e exhaus t emission s control s includ e thre e systems : PGM-FI , Ignitio n Timin g Contro l an d Thre e Wa y Catalyti c Converter .
Thre e Wa y Catalyti c Converte r Th e thre e wa y catalyti c converte r contain s preciou s metal s tha t serv e a s catalysts , promotin g chemica l reaction s t o conver t th e exhaus t gasse s withou t affectin g th e metals . Th e catalyti c converte r i s referre d t o a s a three-wa y catalyst , sinc e i t act s o n HC , CO , an d NOx .
Warrant y an d Custome r Relation s Custome r Relation s Information................................ . 22 6 U.S . Zon e Offic e Map................... . 22 7 Canad a Zon e Offic e Map............. . 22 8 Warrant y Coverages.................... . 22 9 Reportin g Safet y Defect s (U.
Custome r Relation s Informatio n Hond a dealershi p personne l ar e traine d professionals . The y shoul d b e abl e t o answe r al l you r questions . I f yo u encounte r a proble m tha t you r dealershi p doe s no t solv e t o you r satisfaction , pleas e discus s i t wit h th e dealership' s management .
U.S . Zon e Offic e Ma p Th e addresse s an d telephon e number s ar e subjec t t o change . I f yo u canno t reac h you r Zon e office , as k you r Hond a deale r fo r th e curren t information . Wester n Zon e P.O . Bo x 226 0 70 0 Va n Nes s Avenu e Torrance , Californi a 90509-226 0 (310)781-456 5 Northwester n Zon e P.
Canad a Zon e Offic e Ma p CUSTOME R RELATION S RELATION S AVE C L A CLIENTEL E Hond a Canad a Inc . 71 5 Milne r Avenu e Toronto , O N M1 B 2K 8 Tel : 1-888-9-HONDA- 9 Fax : Toll-fre e 1-877-939-090 9 Toront o (416 ) 287-477 6 Warrant y an d Custome r Relation s Hond a Canad a Inc .
Warrant y Coverage s U.S . Owner s You r ne w Hond a i s covere d b y thes e warranties : New Car Limited Warranty — cover s you r ne w vehicle , excep t fo r th e battery , emission s contro l system s an d accessories , agains t defect s i n material s an d workmanship .
Reportin g Safet y Defect s (U.S . Vehicles ) I f yo u believ e tha t you r vehicl e ha s a defec t whic h coul d caus e a cras h o r coul d caus e injur y o r death , yo u shoul d immediatel y infor m th e Nationa l Highwa y Traffi c Safet y Administratio n (NHTSA ) i n additio n t o notifyin g America n Hond a Moto r Co.
Authorize d Manual s Purchasin g Factor y Authorize d Manual s (U.S . only ) Th e followin g publication s coverin g th e operatio n an d servicin g o f you r vehicl e ca n b e obtaine d fro m Hel m Incorporated , eithe r b y fillin g ou t th e attache d for m or , fo r credi t car d holders , callin g th e toll-fre e phon e numbe r o n th e form .
Authorize d Manual s P.O . BO X 07280·DETROIT , MICHIGA N 48207-1-800-782-435 6 Servic e Manual : Thi s manua l cover s maintenanc e an d recommende d procedure s fo r repai r t o engin e an d chassi s components .
Inde x Accessorie s an d Modifications... . 10 7 Accessories................................ . 10 7 Additiona l Safet y Precaution... . 10 8 Modifications............................ . 10 8 ACCESSOR Y (Ignitio n Ke y Position).........................
Inde x Brake s Break-in , Ne w Lining s ............. . 10 0 Fluid........................................... . 15 4 Light , Burned-out..................... . 17 7 Parking......................................... . 7 3 Syste m Indicator...............
Inde x Prope r Solution......................... . 14 7 Replacing................................... . 14 9 Temperatur e Gauge................... . 5 8 Corrosio n Protection.................... . 18 7 Crankcas e Emission s Contro l System.............
Inde x Fabric , Cleaning............................ . 18 6 Fan , Interior..................................... . 7 8 Features , Comfor t an d Convenience................................ . 7 2 Fillin g th e Fue l Tank.................... . 10 1 Filte r Ai r Cleaner.
Inde x Hoo d Latch.................................... . 15 8 Hood , Openin g the....................... . 10 2 Horn.............................................. . 3 , 6 0 Ho t Coolant , Warnin g about....... . 14 7 Hydrauli c Clutch.................
Inde x Neutra l Gea r Position................... . 12 0 Ne w Vehicl e Break-i n .................. . 10 0 Norma l Shif t Speeds..................... . 11 7 NOTICE , Explanatio n of.................. . i i Numbers , Identification............... . 21 4 Octan e Requirement , Gasoline.
Inde x Replacemen t Informatio n Ai r Cleane r Element................. . 15 7 Engin e Coolant.......................... . 14 9 Engin e Oi l an d Filter................ . 14 5 Fuses.......................................... . 20 6 Ligh t Bulbs........
Inde x SRS , Additiona l Informatio n Ho w the SR S Indicato r Works....................................... . 4 7 Ho w You r Airbag s Work........... . 4 5 SR S Components........................ . 4 5 SR S Service.................................. . 4 7 SR S Indicator.
Inde x Underside , Cleaning..................... . 18 7 Unexpected , Takin g Car e o f the.......................................... . 18 9 Unifor m Tir e Qualit y Grading.... . 21 8 Unleade d Gasoline........................ . 10 0 Upholster y Cleaning.
Servic e Informatio n Summar y Gasoline : Unleade d gasoline , pum p octan e numbe r o f 8 6 o r higher . Fue l Tan k Capacity : 11. 9 U S ga l (4 5 ,9. 9 Im p gal ) Recommende d Engin e Oil : AP I Servic e S J "Energ y Conserving " oil , SA E 5W-3 0 viscosit y (se e pag e 14 3 ) .
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