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Honda 1990 Civic Hatchback User Manual

Honda 1990 Civic Hatchback
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Features & Safety ............................................................................................................................... 2
What you should know before driving your car.
Starting & Driving............................................................................................................................. 54
What gas to use, how to change gears, etc.
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 68
The Required Maintenance Schedule and some items you can service.
Emergency Service ......................................................................................................................... 103
Changing a flat, jump starting, towing.
Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 113
Dimensions, weights and capacities.
Consumer Information .................................................................................................................... 119
Reporting Safety Detects, warranty service, vehicle identification numbers, etc.
Index ................................................................................................................................................ 128
Gas Station Information
Contents
Owner's Identification

Table of Contents

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Honda 1990 Civic Hatchback Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHonda
Model1990 Civic Hatchback
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Ignition Switch

Starting the Engine

Starting the Engine

Steps for starting the engine, including procedures for difficult starts.

Safety Items

Before driving away, check that:

Pre-drive checklist for safety verification.

While driving remember to:

Safe driving practices and reminders for continuous operation.

Seats

Seat Belts

[Sedan] Wearing the Front Seat Belts

How to properly wear front seat belts in Sedan models.

Fasten Seat Belt Warning Light and Warning Beeper

Explanation of seat belt warning indicators and beepers.

[Hatchback] Wearing the Front Seat Belts

How to properly wear front seat belts in Hatchback models.

Buckling the Rear Seat Belts

How to properly buckle rear seat belts.

Child Restraint

Installation of Child Seat

How to install child restraint systems in the vehicle.

To Install A Child Seat

Steps for installing a child seat using anchor points.

[Sedan] Installation of Child Seat

Child seat installation for Sedan models.

Gauges

Speedometer

How to read the speedometer.

Fuel Gauge

Understanding the fuel gauge and its capacity.

Coolant Temperature Gauge

Reading the coolant temperature gauge.

Warning and Indicator Lights

Oil Pressure Warning Light

Meaning and action for the oil pressure warning light.

Charging System Warning Light

Meaning and action for the charging system warning light.

Check Engine Warning Light

Purpose and action for the Check Engine warning light.

Parking Brake/Brake Failure Warning Light

Indicators for parking brake and brake system issues.

Windshield Wipers/Washer/Defogger

Lights

Cruise Control (LX/ EX Sedan)

Power Windows (LX/ EX Sedan)

Heating and Cooling

What the Controls Do

Explanation of fan, function, temperature, and A/C controls.

To Cool (with optional air conditioner)

Procedure for cooling the car's interior.

To Heat

Procedure for heating the car's interior.

To Defrost

Procedure for defrosting windshield and windows.

Engine Exhaust Gas Warning

Shifting the 4 or 5 Speed

Shifting the Manual

Techniques for shifting gears in a manual transmission.

Shifting the Automatic

Driving Technique

Specific driving techniques for D4, D3, 2-2nd, R, and P positions.

Maintenance Schedule and Records

The Required Maintenance Schedule

Specifies all maintenance needed to keep the car in peak condition.

Items to Check at Each Fuel Stop

Essential checks to perform during refueling.

Periodic Maintenance Checks

Regular checks for tires, brakes, lights, and other systems.

Maintenance Schedule Table

Detailed table of maintenance items and intervals.

Required Maintenance Record

Log for recording completed maintenance services.

Severe Driving Conditions

Items requiring more frequent service under severe conditions.

Engine Oil and Filter

Checking Engine Oil

Procedure for checking engine oil level and quality.

Adding Engine Oil

Steps for adding engine oil, including capacity and grade.

Changing Oil and Filter

Procedure for changing engine oil and filter.

Transmission Oil/Fluid Check

Manual Transmission Oil/Fluid Check

Procedure to check manual transmission fluid level.

Automatic Transmission Fluid Check

Procedure to check automatic transmission fluid level.

Cooling System

Checking Coolant

How to check coolant level in the reserve tank.

Replacing Coolant

Schedule and procedure for replacing engine coolant.

Cooling System Draining and Refilling

Detailed procedure for draining and refilling the cooling system.

Brakes

Brake Wear

Inspection of front and rear brake wear.

Brake Fluid

Checking brake fluid level and type.

Power Steering

Air and Fuel Filters

Spark Plugs

Wiper Blades

Battery

Fuse Replacement

Checking the fuses

Steps to check fuses, replace blown ones, and troubleshoot.

Bulb Replacement

Tires

Tire Pressure

Importance of proper tire inflation and checking cold tire pressure.

Tire Replacement

How to identify when tires need replacement based on wear indicators.

Air Conditioner Care

Spare Tire

COMPACT Spare Tire

Information on the temporary compact spare tire and its limitations.

Changing a Flat Tire

Jump Starting

Towing

If Your Car Gets Stuck

Shoulder Belt Buckle (Sedan)

Specifications (Hatchback)

Specifications (Sedan)

DOT Tire Quality Grades

Emission Controls

Catalytic Converter Function

Operation, effectiveness, and maintenance of the catalytic converter.

Warranty Service

Reporting Safety Defects

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