Honda 1991 Civic Wagon User Manual

1991 Civic Wagon 4WD Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Features & Safety ................................................................................................................................ 2
What you should know before driving your car.
Starting & Driving............................................................................................................................. 39
What gas to use, how to change gears, etc.
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 58
The Required Maintenance Schedule and some items you can service.
Emergency Service .......................................................................................................................... .. 97
Changing a flat, jump starting, towing.
Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 108
Dimensions, weights and capacities.
Consumer Information .................................................................................................................... 110
Reporting Safety Detects, warranty service, vehicle identification numbers, etc.
Index ................................................................................................................................................ 118
Gas Station Information
Contents
Owner's Identification

Honda 1991 Civic Wagon Specifications

General

Brand	Honda
Model	1991 Civic Wagon
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Owner's Identification

Features & Safety

What you should know before driving your car.

Starting & Driving

What gas to use, how to change gears, etc.

Maintenance

The Required Maintenance Schedule and some items you can service.

Emergency Service

Changing a flat, jump starting, towing.

Keys and Locks

Seats

Front Seat

Adjusting seat position and angle for comfort.

Seat Belts

Front Seat Belts

Description of the automatic restraint system.

Operation

Instructions on how to use seat belts.

Buckling the Rear Seat Belts

Properly securing rear seat belts.

Child Restraint

Information on using child restraint systems.

Installation of Child Seat

Steps for installing child restraint systems.

Instrument Panel

Gauges

Speedometer

Indicates the vehicle's speed.

Fuel Gauge

Shows the amount of fuel in the tank.

Coolant Temperature Gauge

Indicates the engine coolant temperature.

Warning and Indicator Lights

Check Engine Warning Light

Indicates a malfunction in the emission control system.

Oil Pressure Warning Light

Indicates low oil pressure.

Charging System Warning Light

Indicates an issue with the electrical charging system.

Parking Brake/Brake Failure Warning Light

Warns about parking brake or brake fluid issues.

Seat Belt Warning Light

Indicates if seat belts are not fastened.

Windshield Wipers/Washer/Defogger

Windshield Wipers

Operating the windshield wipers.

Windshield Washer

Operating the windshield washer.

Parking Brake and Mirrors

Parking Brake

How to apply and release the parking brake.

Lights

Turn Signals

Operating the turn signal indicators.

Headlights

Operating the headlights.

Hood and Glove Box

Hood

How to open and close the hood.

Heating and Cooling

What the Controls Do:

Explanation of heating and cooling controls.

How to Use the Controls

Operating the HVAC system for different functions.

To Heat

Procedure for heating the cabin.

To Defrost

Gasoline

Fuel Filler Door and Cap

How to Improve Your Gas Mileage:

Tire Pressure (measured cold):

Ignition Switch

0-LOCK position

II-ON position

III-START position

Starting the Engine

Before Starting

Starting the Engine

Safety Items

Before driving away, check that:

Pre-drive checks for safety.

While driving remember to:

Important driving precautions.

Engine Exhaust Gas Warning

Shifting the 5 or 6 Speed

Clutch Pedal Adjustment

Maximum Allowable Speeds

Recommended Shift Speeds

Shifting the Automatic (CIVIC WAGON)

Operating Tips

Shifting the Automatic (4WD)

Driving Technique

Real Time 4WD

Service

Towing

4WD Disengagement (Manual Transmission)

4WD Disengagement (Automatic Transmission)

Maintenance Schedule and Records

Required Maintenance Schedule

Schedule for required maintenance tasks.

Severe Driving Conditions

Fluid Locations

Engine Oil and Filter

Checking

Adding

Changing Oil and Filter

Transmission Oil/Fluid Check

Manual

Automatic

Rear Differential Oil (4WD)

Cooling System

Checking Coolant

Replacing Coolant

Brakes

Brake System Design

Brake Wear

Brake Fluid

Power Steering(4WD or CIVIC WAGON with Automatic)

Power Steering Fluid

Air and Fuel Filters

Air Filter

Fuel Filters

Spark Plugs

Spark Plug Replacement

Battery

Fuse Replacement

Checking the fuses:

Tires

Inflation Pressures

Tire Replacement

Tire Rotation

Air Conditioner Care

Condenser and Radiator

Compressor Drive Belt

System Maintenance

Spare Tire

COMPACT Spare Tire

Information and warnings for the compact spare tire.

Changing a Flat Tire

Jump Starting

Towing

Emission Controls

Catalytic Converter

Warranty Service

Warranty

Overview of vehicle warranties provided.