window HONDA CIVIC 1991 Owners Manual

Pregnant Women
A pregnant woman should use the shoulder and lap belts to help lessen the chance of injury and/or the amount of injury in anaccident.
It is desirable that a pregnant woman ask her doctor at each
medical check-up if she can drive, and also ask about the most
appropriate way of wearing the lap/shoulder belt.Lap belts should be worn as low and snugly as possible over the

hips.

Inspection
All parts of the seat belts, including the belt fabric, should beregularly inspected for fraying, loosening, wear and other damage.Keep the belts in good condition at all times to reduce the chance of
being injured in an accident, and to minimize any injuries that dooccur. Make sure the buckles, retractors, tongue plates, guides and
anchors all work properly.
Don't let anything get inside the buckle or the retractor; it could
cause latch or retractor failure.

Cleaning

The belts should always be kept clean and dry; wet or damp belts can cause rewinding problems. To clean the belts, pull them all the
way out of their retractors and use warm water and a mild soap;
then let them air-dry fully extended, in the shade, with the carwindows open.
Never bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents; itwill weaken the fabric. Do not remove the seat belts from the car to wash them.

Replacement
Replace the seat belt if:
1. The belting is cut, punctured, burned, etc.
2.The buckle or retractor does not work properly.
3. It was being worn at the time of a collision (also check for deformation damage at all seat belt anchor points).
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Instrument Panel

CRUISE

CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH (LX/EX Sedan) WIPER/
WASHER
SWITCH
DIGITAL CLOCK
(Si Hatchback
and LX/EX Sedan)

REAR

WINDOW
DEFOGGER
SWITCH
HAZARD
WARNING
LIGHT
SWITCH
GLOVE BOX

ASHTRAY
HEATING/

COOLING
CONTROL
PANEL
CIGARETTE
LIGHTER (Except for STD
Hatchback)

POWER

MIRROR
ADJUSTMENT
SWITCH
(LX/EX Sedan)

IGNITION
SWITCH

HORN
BUTTON
PANEL
BRIGHTNESS CONTROLDIAL
LIGHT SWITCH/
TURN SIGNAL/ HI/LO BEAM SWITCH FUSE
BOX
HOOD

RELEASE

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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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Power Windows (LX/EX Sedan)
The power windows can be oper- ated only when the ignition switch
is in the "II" position.
The operation of the windows is controlled by the main switch lo-cated in the master control panel on
the driver's door. When the main
switch is off, only the driver's door

window can be opened and closed.
When the main switch is on, all doorwindows can be opened and closed
by the driver, using the appropriate
switch in the master control panel,and the passenger windows can be

opened and closed by the passen-
gers, using the switch located oneach passenger door.
When opening or closing a window, push and hold either the "up" or
"down" side of the switch until the
window reaches the desired posi-
tion, then release.

NOTE:

The driver's window can be opened fully, without the driver having
to hold the switch down, simply by pushing the switch past the first
"stop."
Be sure, before closing any window, that all hands, arms and
other obstructions are clear of the window frame and glass; severe personal Injury could result.
Always keep the main switch in the off position when children
are in the car; injury may result from unintentional window

operation.
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Heating and Cooling

The vents, heater and air conditioner are combined in one system;
adjusting four basic controls to different settings can provide a full range of interior temperatures for safe and comfortable driving.
Air conditioner: optional

Ventilation

The flow-through ventilation system can provide fresh air to the
interior when the car is moving or stopped, even with the windows

closed.

NOTE:

For proper air flow, the flow-through vents must not be covered.Keep the air inlet at the base of the windshield free of leaves or
other debris.
You can adjust the controls to direct cool or warm outside air
throughout the car for defogging windows, heating, or cooling by turning on the fan.

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Heating and Cooling (cont'd)
Recirculation Lever
Sliding the lever from the position to the position
shuts off outside air and recirculates the air inside the car. If the
heater or air conditioner is on, and you want to warm up or cool
down the interior more quickly, or keep smoke or dust out of the car without losing the heat or cool function, simply slide the lever to the position.

NOTE:
The windows may become fogged if the system is in the po-
sition for an extended period of time with the air conditioner off. As soon as the interior is warmed, slide the lever to the posi-

tion.

How to Use the Controls

To Ventilate

Turn the temperature control dial counterclockwise, slide the recirculation lever to the position and the function lever to
the position. Switch the fan on and outside air will flow
through the corner and center vents. To change air distribution,
slide the function lever to the position, and outside air will
also flow from the floor level outlet at the heater.
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION
LEVER
FAN SWITCH

FUNCTION LEVER AIR CONDITIONER
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To Cool (with optional air conditioner)

To cool the car down quickly, slide the recirculation lever to the
position, start the engine, turn the temperature control dial
counterclockwise all the way, switch the fan to high ( 4 ), push the
A/C button in, and open the window briefly.
Then close the windows and corner vents, slide the function lever to the position and the recirculation lever to the po-
sition so inside air will recirculate to the air conditioner for maximum

cooling.

When the interior has cooled sufficiently, switch the fan to the desired speed, then slide the recirculation lever to to direct
fresh (outside) air to the air conditioner.
When using the air conditioner in heavy traffic, or while driving up long hills, watch the coolant temperature gauge: if the needle movesnear the "H" end of the scale, turn the air conditioner off bypushing the A/C button; leave it off until the needle goes back into
the middle of the scale.

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Heating and Cooling (cont'd)
To Heat
Switch the fan on, turn the temperature control dial clockwise, slide the function lever to the position and the recirculation lever
to the position, and warmed (outside) air will begin flowing

from the floor outlets.

To warm up the interior quickly, slide the recirculation lever to the
position so inside air will recirculate to the heater.

The windows may become fogged if the system is in the po-

sition for an extended period of time. As soon as the interior is
warmed, slide the lever to the position.

To Dehumidify (with optional air conditioner)
Because an air conditioner dehumidifies as it works, you can use it
in cool or cold weather to help defog the windows. Just switch the
fan on, push the A/C button, select the desired function and adjust
the temperature control dial to a comfortable setting.
NOTE:
This setting is desirable for most operating conditions in ambient temperatures above approximately 32°F (0°C).ProCarManuals.comMain Menu s t

To Defrost

To defrost or defog the windshield and door windows, turn the

temoerature control dial clockwise, slide the function lever to the
(defrost) position, and switch the fan on.
If there is actual frost on the windows, first select the posi-

tion.
If the windows are fogged, select the position. Warmed air
will then flow from the windshield and side defroster vents.

To Turn Everything OFF
Slide all levers to the left, turn the temperature control dial
counterclockwise all the way, and push the A/C switch off.
NOTE:
This setting should only be used in cold weather for the first fewminutes of driving to prevent cold air from blowing into the cabin.
Under normal operating conditions, the fan should always be kept
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Gasoline (cont'd)
Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions.
Always stop the engine before refueling, and never refuel near
sparks or open flames. CAUTION:
When reinstalling the fuel cap, be sure both tabs on the cap are
engaged in the slots of the filler neck and turn the cap until it stops. If you replace the cap, use only a genuine Honda replacement part
or its equivalent. Failure to use the proper part could cause serious
fuel system problems.
How to Improve Your Gas Mileage: Drive at a smooth, steady pace to avoid unnecessary decele-
rations and stops — accelerating back to speed uses more fuel.Plan trips to avoid rush hour traffic if possible. Make sure the parking brake is completely released.
Consolidate trips whenever possible.
Keep vehicle weight to a minimum by removing unnecessary
items from the luggage area.
Whenever possible, use fresh air from the dash vents to keep
cool when driving; open windows, or use of the optional air
conditioning both affect fuel economy.
Keep the tires adjusted to the recommended pressure.
Tire Pressure (measured cold): STD Hatchback front 240 kPa (35 psi)
rear 220 kPa (32 psi)
DX Hatchback front 220 kPa (32 psi)

rear 220 kPa (32 psi)

Si Hatchback front 195 kPa (28 psi)

rear 195 kPa (28 psi)

DX Sedan front 220 kPa (32 psi)

rear 220 kPa (32 psi)

LX Sedan front 180 kPa (26 psi)
rear 180 kPa (26 psi)
EX Sedan front 180 kPa (26 psi)

rear 180 kPa (26 psi)

Condition of Your Car You can only get maximum fuel economy if your car is in toprunning condition. Have all required maintenance done at the proper
intervals. Check tire pressures and tire wear frequently. If tire wear is uneven, have the alignment checked by your Honda dealer.
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