HONDA CIVIC 1991 Owner's Guide

Warning and Indicator Lights (cont'd)
DX Sedan STD/DX Hatchback
Oil Pressure Warning Light
The oil pressure warning light will come on, and remain on, if there is
insufficient oil pressure or when the ignition switch is turned on
with the engine not running. If the light should come on while driving,
get the car off the road as soon as you can, turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (see page 75 ).
Even if the oil level is correct, the engine should be checked by aHonda dealer before the car is driven again.
NOTE:
The oil pressure warning light will only light as a result of low oil
pressure. It is not directly an oil level indicator.
CAUTION:
Running the engine while the oil pressure warning light is on
constantly may cause immediate and severe engine damage.

Charging System Warning Light

The charging system warning light comes on when there is a problemwith the electrical charging system
or when the ignition switch is turn-
ed on with the engine not running. If
the light comes on while driving, get off the road, stop the car and turn
off the ignition. Then check the
alternator belt for proper tension.
To check the belt tension, push with about 98 N (22 Ib) of force on
the middle of the belt as shown. The belt should deflect about: 9.0 — 11.0 mm (0.35 — 0.43 in)
If the engine has been running, some engine components may be
hot enough to burn you.
NOTE: If necessary, have the charging system checked by an authorized

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LX/EX Sedan

Si Hatchback

Check Engine Warning Light
This light comes on for a couple of seconds each time the ignition is
turned on. It will also come on, and remain on, if there is a malfunction in the emission control system. If the light comes on
while driving, avoid driving at high speed, and have the system
checked by a Honda dealer as soon as possible.
Parking Brake/Brake Failure Warning Light
Check the brake warning light every time you start the car.
With the parking brake set, the warning light should go on when the ignition switch is turned to II or III. With the parking brake released,
the light should go on when the ignition switch is turned to III. If the light goes on at any other time, it means the brake fluid level in themaster cylinder reservoir is too low; add fluid and have your dealer
check for leaks and brake pad wear immediately. (See page 84 )

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Seat Belt Reminder Light
The seat belt reminder light comes on when the ignition switch is

turned on (see pages 14 and 17 ).

Hatch/Trunk-open Indicator Light

This light will go on when you turn on the ignition switch if the hatch/trunk is not fully closed.
When the cruise control system is on, this indicator light is on (see
page 39 ).

If a door is open when the ignition is switched on, this light will go
on and stay on until the door is closed.
BRAKE

CRUISE

CONTROL

DOOR
Cruise Control Indicator Light (LX/EX Sedan)
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Tilt Steering
Tilt Steering (DX/Si Hatchback and Sedan)
The steering wheel position can be adjusted to suit the driver
preference.

1. Push the lever located on the left side of the steering column all the
way down and hold it while ad-
justing the steering wheel to the desired position.
2. Hold the steering wheel in the desired position and pull the lever
all the way up to lock it in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel position while driving. After adjusting the steering wheel position, make sure it is
securely locked in place by "rocking" it up and down slightly.
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Windshield Wipers/Washer/Defogger
Windshield Wipers
(DX/Si Hatchback and Sedan)
Switch the wipers to INT for inter- mittent operation; LO for low speed
operation; and HI for high speed
operation. (INT: Except STD Hatchback)
In fog or very light rain, push the
lever down to the MIST position for
temporary high speed operation of
the wipers. The wipers will return
to the rest position and the motor will shut off as soon as you release

the lever.

Windshield Washer
Pull the wiper switch lever toward
you to turn on the washer.Check the washer fluid regularly,
especially during bad weather or
whenever the washer has been in
frequent use.

PULL

WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR

WINDSHIELD WASHER
RESERVOIR CAPACITY: 2.5 (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
Use a good quality commercial washer fluid for all-weather cleaning.

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Windshield Wipers/Washer/Defogger (cont'd)

CAUTION:
Do not use radiator antifreeze in the windshield washer; it will
damage the paint.
Do not use a vinegar/water combination in the windshield
washer; it will damage the pump. Prolonged operation of the washer without fluid may damage
the pump.
In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defrosters
before using the washer. This will help prevent icing which could
seriously impair visibility.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer (DX/Si Hatchback)

Switch to "ON" to activate the rearwiper. Turn and hold the switch one more step clockwise to " "
to activate the washer and wiper; or turn and hold the switch one step
counterclockwise from "OFF" to
activate the washer only. The rear
washer uses the same fluid reser-

voir as the front washer.

Rear Window Defogger
Push the switch to turn the de-
fogger on or off. The indicator will light when the defogger is on.
The switch will turn off automat- ically 25 minutes after it is turned on.

CAUTION:

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to
damage the printed heater wireson the rear window. Wipe the
window horizontally along the wires, not up and down.
INDICATOR

WIPER
WASHER

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Mirrors

Rearview Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best

visibility. Be sure to adjust mirror angles before you start driving.

The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position re-
duces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you. Flip the small

tab on the bottom of the mirror forward or backward to select day or night position.

The outside mirror can be adjusted by moving the knob on the

inside of the driver's door.
On the LX and EX Sedan:
With the ignition switch in the "II" position, move the main switch to L (for driver's side) or R (for passenger's side), then use theadjustment switch to adjust the outside mirror to the correct angle.After the mirrors have been adjusted, return the main switch to the
center (off) position.

NOTE:

Be sure to adjust mirror angles before you start driving. DAY/NIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
TAB
ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

MAIN SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT
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Lights
Turn Signals Push the turn signal lever down to
signal a left turn, and up for a right
turn. The indicator and appropriate signal lights will blink. The lever will
return automatically to its original
position when the steering wheel is
returned to straight ahead.

For lane changing, you can signal by

pushing the lever part way up or down (to the first stop) and holding
it there; the lever will return to its original position when you release
it. If either turn signal indicator lights up but does not blink, blinks
faster than usual or does not light up at all, check for a burned out bulb or fuse.

Headlights

Turn the light switch to the first
position ( ) for taillights, side

marker lights, position lights, license plate lights, and instrument panel

lights. Turn to the second position
( ) to add the headlights.
High Beam/Low Beam Switch
The headlights may be switched between low beam and high beam
by pulling the turn signal lever
towards you. The blue high beam indicator light will be on when the
high beam is on.

Headlight Flasher
To flash the headlights, pull lightly on the turn signal lever and release. Pull and release
FIRST
STOP
FIRST
STOP LEFT TURN RIGHT TURN
Turn FIRST POSITION
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Hazard Warning System
This system should be used only
when your car is stopped under
emergency or hazardous conditions.
To activate, push the hazard warn- ing switch ( ). The front and rear
turn signals will blink simultaneously and both indicator lights will flash. Push the switch ( ) again to turn

the system off.

Panel Brightness Control
When the light switch is in either of
the two "ON" positions, the intensi-
ty of the instrument lights can be adjusted by turning the panel bright-
ness control dial.
Interior Light
The interior light has a three posi- tion switch. The light is off all the
time in the OFF position. In the mid-dle position, it goes on only when a
door is opened. In the ON position, it is on all the time.

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OFF

ON

DOOR

ACTIVATED
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Lights (cont'd)
Luggage Area Light (Except for STD Hatchback)
(Hatchback)

The luggage area light has a two-position switch. In the first position it is OFF all the time, in the second position it goes ON only when
the hatch or trunk lid is opened.

(Sedan)

The trunk compartment light goes on when the trunk lid is opened.

Hatchback

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Cruise Control (LX/EX Sedan)

Cruise Control

The Cruise Control system allows you to set and automatically maintain any speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your
foot on the accelerator. As its name implies, it is meant for cruising
on straight, uncongested highways or freeways. It is not

recommended to be used in traffic, on winding roads or in bad
weather conditions where the driver should have total control.
To Set the Cruise Control:
Push the CRUISE CONTROL master

switch on the dash; the indicator
light will come on.
Accelerate to the desired speed,
then push and release the SET switch on the steering wheel. TheCruise Control light on the instru-ment panel will come on.
The speed you were going when you released the SET switch is the
speed the Cruise Control will hold. You can then "fine tune" the set speed by briefly holding and releasing the SET switch to decrease it
a few mph or pushing the RESUME switch to slightly increase it.
To Cancel the Cruise Control:
Simply push the CRUISE CONTROL

master switch and the indicator
light will go off (this also erases thememory of the set speed).
If you must temporarily disengage
the system (but you wish to retain
the memory of the set speed): tap the brake pedal, or the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or move the
automatic transmission shift lever
to N (Neutral). If you are still going above 25 mph (40km/h), you can
return to the set speed by simply pushing the RESUME switch. If
the car has decelerated below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h),you
can return to the set speed by using the accelerator conventionallyuntil your speed is above 25 mph (40km/h) and then pushing theRESUME switch.

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