ECU HONDA CIVIC 1991 Owners Manual

Seats (cont'd)
Rear Seat (Hatchback)
If you need more luggage space,
the rear seat-back can be folded down. Pull the release on the topof the seat-back and fold the

seat-back down.

Trunk Access from Rear Seat (Sedan) The rear seat-back can be released by turning the lock on the rear
shelf with the master key and pulling down the top of the seat-back.
This allows you access to the trunk and makes it possible to carry long objects inside the car.
The rear seat-back can also be released from inside the trunk by pulling the release.

Passengers or pets must not sit on the folded portion of the rear

seat.
Make sure any luggage or cargo within the trunk, or extending
through the rear seat trunk access is secured.
Make sure the seat-back latches engage securely when the
seat-back is returned to its normal position.
When closing the rear seat trunk access, push the seat-back firmly into place, then pull on the top of the seat-back to make sure it is
secure.

CAUTION:

Make sure both rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the
rear seat-backs whenever the seat-backs are in their upright
position.
MASTER KEY

Open

RELEASE

Pull

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Luggage Cover (DX/Si Hatchback)
You can reach the luggage compartment from either the outside or
inside of the vehicle. To open the front part of the cover, pull the
cover up. The rear part of the cover can be also opened merely by

lifting up on it.If you need more luggage height with the seat-back upright, fold therear section of the cover forward or slide the latches on both sides
to the rear and lift the cover out.

LATCH

Weight limits shown on the label located in the glove box must be observed. The total weight of passengers and cargo must
not exceed the total weight limit on the label.
(Except STD Hatchback) Do not store any items on the shelf behind the rear seat; theymay become dangerous projectiles in a collision.
(Hatchback only) Make sure the seat-back latches engage securely when theseat-back is returned to its normal position.
When transporting luggage or other cargo, do not pile it higher than the front seats. This precaution will help prevent such
items from becoming dangerous projectiles in an accident. Cargo weight should be distributed as far forward as possible
for better vehicle handling.
(Sedan only)
Store any luggage or cargo in the trunk. If you are carrying moreitems than will fit in the trunk, use the floor space between the
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Seat Belts (cont'd)
Driver's Belt Unlatched
The warning lights in the ceiling and in the instrument panel will come on and stay on if the driver's belt is not latched. The beeper
will sound for approximately six seconds when the ignition is turned
on. Relatch the belt; the light should go off.
Front Passenger's Belt Unlatched
The warning light in the ceiling will come on and stay on if the front passenger's seat belt is not securely latched, the beeper sound for
approximately six seconds. Relatch the belt; the light should go off.
If the lights and beeper do not function at all or if they come on
even with the belts latched and doors fully closed, it indicates a malfunction in the seat belt system. In the event of a collission,
severe personal injury could result. The system should be checked
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Child Restraint

Children riding in the car should be restrained to minimize the risk of
injury in an accident, sudden stop or sudden maneuver.
According to accident statistics provided to the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front

seat.

For smaller children, we strongly recommend the use of a
commercially available child restraint system that meets the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) because it offers the most
protection against injury. All states now have laws which require
that small children must be seated in a child passenger seat restraint
system. Check local laws.
Before buying a particular child restraint system, make sure it fits
your car seat and seat belts, and fits your child. Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions when installing the seat.
Children who have outgrown the child restraint system should useone of the seat belts.
Make sure the belt is snug against the child's body with the
shoulder portion going over the shoulder and across the body to
evenly distribute the belt's restraining force.
Check that the lap portion of the belt is positioned low on the
child's hipbone and below the abdomen.
This way if the car is involved in an accident, the child would be less likely to slide under the seat belts. If the belt is too close to the child's neck or throat, you may want
to consider putting the child in an automobile booster seat that meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS).
Children should never ride unrestrained in an automobile.
Never use an infant carrier or child safety seat that "hooks"
over a seat-back; it may not provide adequate security in an
accident. Never allow a child to be held in a person's arms while they are
in a moving vehicle. Holding a child in a moving vehicle does not
provide the child with any means of protection during an
accident, even if the person holding the child is wearing a seat
belt.

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Seat Belts (cont'd)

[Hatchback]
Installation of Child Seat

All child restraint systems are designed to be secured by lap belts or
the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt. Children could be endangered in a crash, if their child restraints are not properlysecured. Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions when
installing the seat.
Your Honda automobile is equipped with attachment points
specifically for a rear seat mounted child restraint system which
uses a top tether.

The tether attachment points are located on the rear panel beside
the taillight bulb inspection cover.
The automatic lap/shoulder restraint system at the front passengerseat cannot be used to secure a child restraint system. Instead, an
optional lap belt must be installed specifically for securing a child restraint system. Two anchor points have been provided behind the
front passenger seat for installation. The optional lap belt is available
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To Install A Child Seat
1. Remove the anchor point plugs with a coin or a screwdriver and
install the optional lap belt with
the fasteners that came with the
belt.

2. Once the optional lap belt is installed, follow the instructions
that came with the child restraint system for proper attachment.
Do not use the automatic lap/shoulder belt to secure the child
seat. It will not give enough protection to the child seat and the
child on it. The optional lap belt is for a child seat only. Do not use it for any
other purpose. When the child restraint system is not in use, remove it from
the car or secure it with the seat belt to keep it from becoming a
projectile in the event of an accident.
NOTE: See your Honda dealer for installation of the optional lap belt orthe child restraint system. When not in use, make sure the optional lap belt does not get
caught in the passenger's door or seat mechanism.

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Seat Belts (cont'd)

[Sedan]

Installation of Child Seat
All child restraint systems are designed to be secured by lap belts or
the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt. The automatic shoulder belt system at the front passenger seat should not be used to
secure the child restraint system. If a child seat must be installed on
the front seat, place the shoulder portion of the belt behind the child seat and secure the child seat with the lap belt only.
Children could be endangered in a crash, if their child restraints are
not properly secured. Follow the child seat manufacturer's
instructions when installing the seat.
Your Honda automobile is equipped with attachment pointsspecifically for a rear seat mounted child restraint system which

uses a top tether.

The tether attachment points are located on the rear tray, just behind the rear seat-back.
When the child restraint system is not in use, remove it from the
car or secure it with the seat belt to keep it from becoming aprojectile in the event of an accident.
NOTE:
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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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Hood

To open, pull back on the handle

under the left side of the dash.
The hood latch is spring-loaded, so the hood will pop up slightly.Release the safety catch under the front center of the hood by
pushing the rubber-tipped handle up.

Lift the hood and prop it open with the support rod.
To close, take the support rod down, and return it to its clip , then
lower the hood until it is approximately one foot from the closed position, then let it drop. Be sure the hood is securely latched before
driving away.
Pull to release
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Safety Items

Before driving away, check that: The doors are closed properly.
The mirrors are properly adjusted, and the windows clean.
The driver and passengers are wearing properly adjusted seat

belts.
The head restraints are properly adjusted.
The warning and indicator lights are operating properly. The brake pedal feels normal.

All luggage and cargo is secured.
Nothing is interfering with the driver's feet or blocking vision to

the rear.

While driving remember to: Always drive defensively; expect the unexpected.Reduce your speed during night hours and bad weather.Follow at a safe distance; don't tailgate. Get off the highway when you are tired; stop and take a rest.
When stopping for repairs: Park the car well off the road.
Turn on the hazard warning flasher. Use flares or other warning devices to warn other motorists.
After parking your car: Apply the parking brake and shift to first gear if equipped with
manual transmission, or PARK on automatic transmission equip-ped cars.
Make sure the sunroof and windows are closed and the doors are
locked.
If parked on a hill:

1. Turn the front wheels away from the curb if facing uphill.
2. Turn the front wheels toward the curb if facing downhill.
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