Honda 1993 Civic Coupe User Manual

1993 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safet
y
.................................................................................................................
ii
Driver and Passenger Safety ............................................................................................................. 3
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls................................................................................................................ 29
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features
............................................................................................... 63
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving................................................................................................................................... 79
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ............................................................................................................................................... 89
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................... 103
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care.............................................................................................................................
147
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected..................................................................................................... 155
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information....................................................................................................................
175
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada
)...............................................................
185
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)..................................................................................................... 191
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index................................................................................................................................................. 193
Gas Station Information
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Accord Value Package Audio System
Owner's Identification

Honda 1993 Civic Coupe Specifications

General

Brand	Honda
Model	1993 Civic Coupe
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Safety Messages

Driver and Passenger Safety

Your Occupant Protection System

Explains the car's safety features including seat belts and airbags.

The Seat Belt System and How It Works

Details how seat belts function and important safety reminders for their use.

Supplemental Restraint System

Describes the SRS system, including airbags and indicator lights.

Child Safety

Provides guidelines for safely restraining infants and children in the vehicle.

Instruments and Controls

Indicator Lights

Explanation of dashboard indicator lights for vehicle status and warnings.

Gauges

Description of the speedometer, tachometer, fuel, and temperature gauges.

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Before Driving

Oil Check

Engine Coolant Check

Driving

Preparing to Drive

Daily checks and adjustments to perform before driving the car.

Starting the Engine

Procedures for starting the engine with manual and automatic transmissions.

5-Speed Manual Transmission

Operation of the manual gearbox, including shifting and braking techniques.

Automatic Transmission

The Braking System

Description of brake system design, wear indicators, and operation.

Driving in Bad Weather

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule and Records

Outlines service intervals, records, periodic checks, and fluid locations.

Fluid Checks and Additives

Filters and Spark Plugs

Battery and Belts

Tires and Wheels

Appearance Care

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Flat Tire and Spare Tire Usage

Using the compact spare tire and changing a flat tire.

Engine Starting Problems

Diagnosing and troubleshooting common starting problems.

Overheating and Warning Lights

Actions for engine overheating, low oil pressure, charging system, and malfunction lights.

Fuses and Towing

Technical Information

Specifications

Supplemental Restraint System

Emission Controls