Honda Civic Sedan 1993 User Manual

1993 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety
.................................................................................................................ii
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................3
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................27
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................................................................................................................................. 87
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving .............................................................................................................................................. 97
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 your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................155
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................163
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................183
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................193
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................199
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index................................................................................................................................................. I
Gas Station Information
Information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Accord Value Package Audio System
Owner's Identification

Honda Civic Sedan 1993 Specifications

General

Brand	Honda
Model	Civic Sedan 1993
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Driver and Passenger Safety

Your Occupant Protection System

Explains the integrated system designed to protect occupants during vehicle collisions.

The Seat Belt System and How It Works

Details the proper use, function, and importance of seat belts for passenger safety.

Child Safety

Provides crucial information and recommendations for safely restraining infants and children in vehicles.

Instruments and Controls

Indicator Lights

Comfort and Convenience Features

Heating and Cooling

Audio System

Before Driving

Break-in Period, Gasoline

Advises on initial vehicle break-in procedures and recommended gasoline types.

Driving

Preparing to Drive

Outlines essential daily checks and adjustments to be performed before operating the vehicle.

Starting the Engine

Provides step-by-step procedures for starting the engine under various conditions.

The Braking System

Explains the design of the braking system, wear indicators, and the Anti-lock Brake System.

Driving in Bad Weather

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Presents a schedule of required maintenance tasks and their intervals for vehicle longevity.

Periodic Checks

Engine Oil

Cooling System

Brake and Clutch Fluid

Battery

Tires

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Changing a Flat Tire

Provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for safely changing a flat tire.

If Your Engine Won't Start

Assists in diagnosing and troubleshooting common engine starting issues.

Jump Starting

Explains the correct procedure and essential safety precautions for jump-starting a vehicle.

If Your Engine Overheats

Offers guidance on safely handling engine overheating and identifying causes.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp/Check Engine Light

Fuses

Towing

Technical Information

Anti-lock Brake System

Supplemental Restraint System

Describes the SRS, its sensors, airbag deployment, and system monitoring.

Emission Controls

Warranty and Customer Relations

Warranty Coverages