weight HONDA CIVIC COUPE 1998 User Guide

Carrying Cargo

Your vehicle has several convenientstorage areas so you can stow cargo

safely.

The glove box, and the pockets in the front doors and seat-backs, aredesigned for small, lightweight items.
The trunk is intended for larger, heavier items. In addition, the backseat can be folded down to allow you
to carry more cargo or longer items.
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can affect
your vehicle's handling, stability and operation and make it unsafe. Before
carrying any type of cargo, be sure to
read the following pages.

Before Driving

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

FRONT DOOR POCKET

SEAT-BACK POCKET
GLOVE BOX
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Carrying Cargo

Load Limit

The maximum load for your vehicle
is
850
Ib
(395 kg).
This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo and

accessories.

To figure out how much cargo you can carry:
Add up the weight of all occupants. Subtract the total from 850 Ib (395
kg).

The final number is the total weight
of cargo you can carry. Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt someone during a crash.
Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf. They can block your
view and be thrown around the vehicle during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the floor
behind the front seats cannot roll
under the seats and interfere with
the driver's ability to operate the pedals, or with the proper
operation of the seats. Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If the lid is open, a
passenger could injure their knees during a crash or sudden stop.

Before Driving

Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and other

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Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on
a Roof Rack
Distribute cargo

evenly on the
floor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and as far forward as possible.
If you fold down the back seat, tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If you carry large items that
prevent you from closing the
hatch, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning, follow the instructions on page 47. If you can carry any items on a
roof rack, be sure the total weight
of the rack and the items does not
exceed the maximum allowable
weight. Please contact your Honda dealer.

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Engine Oil
The oil container may also display the API Certification mark. Makesure it says "For Gasoline Engines." The SAE numbers tell you the oil's
viscosity or weight. Select the oil foryour vehicle according to this chart.
An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is preferred for improved fuel economyand year-round protection in your
Honda. You may use a 10W-30 oil if
the temperature in your area never
goes below 20°F (-7°C). Synthetic Oil
You may use a synthetic motor oil if it meets the same requirements
given for conventional motor oil; energy conserving, a service
classification of SJ, and the proper
weight as shown on the chart. When using synthetic oil, you must follow
the oil and filter change intervals
given in the maintenance schedule.

Additives
Your Honda does not need any oiladditives. Purchasing additives for
the engine or transmission will not
increase your vehicle's performanceor longevity. It only increases the
cost of operating your vehicle.
Maintenance API CERTIFICATION MARK

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Tires
Make sure the installer balances the
wheels when you have new tires installed. This increases riding
comfort and tire life. Your vehicle'soriginal tires were dynamic or "spin"
balanced at the factory. For best
results, have the installer perform a dynamic balance.

(HX)

Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use only Genuine Honda wheel weights for
balancing.
Tire Rotation

To help increase tire life and distribute wear more evenly, youshould have the tires rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km). Move the
tires to the positions shown in the chart each time they are rotated. When shopping for replacement
tires, you may find that some tires are "directional." This means they
are designed to rotate only in one
direction. If you use directional tires,
they should be rotated only front-to-
back.

Maintenance

NOTICE

Front


Front
(For Non-directional

Tires and Wheels)
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Emergency Towing
plugged into the accessory power
socket are turned off so they do not
run down the battery.
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by
the bumpers will cause serious
damage. The bumpers are not
designed to support the vehicle's

weight.

Taking Care of the Unexpected

The steering system can be
damaged if the steering wheel is
locked. Leave the ignition switch in
Accessory (I), and make sure the
steering wheel turns freely before
you begin towing.
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