audio HONDA CIVIC COUPE 1999 Owners Manual

1999 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Introduction........................................................................\
............................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................\
.................................................. ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance ........................................................................\
....................................................... 2
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
............................................... 5
Pr op

er use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
...................................................51
Instrument panel in

dicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features........................................................................\
.................................87
How to op

erate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving ........................................................................\
.....................................................................123
What gasoli n
e to u

se, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving........................................................................\
...................................................................................135
The proper way t o

start the engine, shift the tr ansmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.........................................................................157
T h
e Ma

intenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care........................................................................\
.................................................................213
T i
ps on cl

eaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
.......................................219
This section covers sever
a

l problems motorists someti mes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information........................................................................\
.......................................................243
ID numbers, dimens ions, capacities, and techn

ical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)......................................................................257
A summary of th
e warr

anties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
.......................................263
How t o
order

manuals and other technical literature.
Index ........................................................................\
......................................................................................... I
Servic e Inf

ormation Summary
A summary of informa

tion you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.


Owner's Identification

Your Car at a Glance
DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
(P.
70) MIRROR
CONTROLS
(P.
81)
HEATING/COOLING

CONTROLS

(P.
88)
AUDIO SYSTEM,
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P. 108)

POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES

(P.
79)
FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE
(P. 125)

TRUNK RELEASEHANDLE
(P.
75) HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE

(P. 126)Main Menu s t

Control Locations

MIRROR
CONTROLS
(P.
81) HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.
88) AUDIO SYSTEM,
DIGITAL CLOCK(P. 108)
DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES (P. 70)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.
79)
FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE (P. 125)
TRUNK RELEASEHANDLE
(P.
75) HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P. 126)

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Keys and Locks

LOCK (0) — You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To switch from ACCESSORY to LOCK, you must push the key inslightly as you turn it. If your car has
an automatic transmission, the shift
lever must also be in Park. The anti-
theft lock will lock the steering column when you remove the key.
If the front wheels are turned, theanti-theft lock may sometimes make
it difficult to turn the key fromLOCK to ACCESSORY. Firmly turn
the steering wheel to the left or to
the right as you turn the key. ACCESSORY (I) — In this position,
you can operate the audio systemand the accessory power socket.
ON (II) — This is the normal key
position when driving. All features
and accessories on the car are usable.
Several of the lights on the instru-
ment panel come on as a test when
you turn the ignition switch from
ACCESSORY to ON.
START (III) — Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver's door. Remove the key toturn off the beeper.
Door Locks

Each door has a lock tab next to the
inside door handle. Push the tab in to
lock the door and pull it out to unlock.
To lock any passenger's door when getting out of the car, push the lock
tab in and close the door. To lock thedriver's door, pull the outside door
handle and push the lock tab in or
push the master switch down. Release the handle, then close the
door.

Instruments and Controls

Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving

locks the steering. This can

cause you to lose control.

Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when

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Comfort and Convenience Features

The heating and air conditioning*
systems in your Honda provide a

comfortable driving environment in

all weather conditions.

The standard audio system has
many features. This section de-
scribes those features and how to

use them. (If you selected an optional audio system, refer to the

operating instructions that came

with it.)
* Air conditioning is standard on the

EX and Si models in the U.S. and on
SiR model in Canada. It is optional on

other models.
Heating and Cooling........................ 88
What Each Control Does............ 88How to Use the System............... 90
To Turn Everything Off ............. 95
Audio System................................... 96 Operating the Radio.................... 96
Adjusting the Sound.................... 98 Digital Clock................................. 99Operating the Optional CD Player/Changer.............. 100
CD Changer Error Indications.............................. 102
AM/FM/CD Audio System..... 103 Operating the Radio.................. 104
Adjusting the Sound.................. 107 Digital Clock............................... 108
Operating the CD Player.......... 109
Protecting Compact Discs........ 112 CD Changer Error Indications.............................. 114
Operating the Cassette Player...................................... 115
Theft Protection........................ 119 Radio Frequencies..................... 120
Radio Reception......................... 120
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Audio System

On DX and HX models in the U.S., and
the DX model in Canada

AM/FM Stereo Audio System

Your Honda's audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM

bands, while the preset buttons allow

you to easily select your favorite
stations.
Operating the Radio

The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn thesystem on by pressing the PWR/
VOL knob or the AM/FM button.
Adjust the volume by turning the knob.
The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed.
To change bands, press the AM/FM button. On the FM band, ST will bedisplayed if the station is broadcast-
ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction on
AM is not available.
You can use any of three methods to find radio stations on the selected
band: TUNE, SEEK, or the Preset

buttons.

TUNE — Use the TUNE/SEEK bar to tune the radio to a desired frequency. Press the right side ( )
to tune to a higher frequency, or the left side ( ) to tune to a lower
frequency. The frequency numbers
will start to change rapidly. Release
the bar when the display reaches the
desired frequency. To change the
frequency in small increments, press and release the TUNE/SEEK barquickly.
SEEK — The SEEK function searches the band for a station with
a strong signal. To activate it, press
the TUNE/SEEK bar until you hear a beep, then release it. Depending on
which side of the bar you press, the system scans upward or downward
from the current frequency. It stops
when it finds a station with a strong
signal.

Preset — You can store the fre- quencies of your favorite radio
stations in the six preset buttons.
Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two on the FM

band.

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Audio System

To store a frequency: 1. Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store
two frequencies with each Preset

button.

2. Use the TUNE or SEEK function to tune the radio to a desired
station.

3. Pick the Preset button you want for that station. Press the buttonand hold it until you hear a beep.
4. Repeal steps 1 to 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve
on FM.
Once a station's frequency is stored,
simply press and release the proper
Preset button to tune to it.
The preset frequencies will be lost if your car's battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is

removed.
U.S. :DX and HX models
Canada: DX model

PWR/VOL KNOB
STEREO INDICATOR

TUNE/SEEK BAR
PRESET BUTTONS

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Audio System

Adjusting the Sound
Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are

each adjustable. You select which of
these you want to adjust by pressing
the MODE button. The mode changes from BAS to TRE to FAD to
BAL, and then back to VOL each
time you press the button. Each
mode is shown in the display as it

changes.

Balance/Fader — These two
modes adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker.
BAL adjusts the side-to-side strength,
while FAD adjusts the front-to-back
strength.

Select BAL or FAD by pressing the
MODE button. Adjust the Balance or
Fader to your liking by turning the
PWR/VOL knob. The indicator bars
on the display show you the range. MODE BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB
Treble/Bass — Use these modes to adjust the tone to your liking. Select
TRE or BAS by pressing the MODE button. Adjust the desired mode by
turning the PWR/VOL knob. Theindicator bars on the display show
you the range. As you adjust a mode, you will hear a
beep whenever the indicator barreaches the center, far left, and far
right of its range. The system will automatically return the display to
normal mode about seven seconds
after you stop adjusting a mode with
the PWR/VOL knob.

Radio Frequencies and Reception

For information, See page 120.

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Audio System

Digital Clock
The audio system also displays the time. The ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
To set the time, press the CLOCKbutton. The hour numbers will begin
blinking. Press the Preset 5 button toget the numbers to count down, or
the Preset 6 button to get the hours
to count up.
Press the CLOCK button again, and
the minutes numbers will begin
blinking. Use the Preset 5 or Preset 6 button to change the minutes to
the correct value.
After you have set the clock, press the CLOCK button again to return to
the normal display. If you do not, thesystem will automatically return to
the normal display about seven seconds after you stop pressing the
Preset buttons.
Comfort and Convenience FeaturesTIME DISPLAYED
PRESET 5 BUTTON PRESET 6 BUTTON
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Audio System

Operating the Optional CD
Player/Changer
A Compact Disc changer is available through your dealer. It holds up tosix discs, providing several hours of
continuous entertainment. You
operate the CD changer with thesame controls used for the radio.
Your dealer also has an accessory in- dash single CD player available that
is operated by the radio controls. To operate this unit, use the instructions (except for those relating to multiple
discs) in this section.
To operate the CD player or changer, the ignition must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
CD Player

Insert the disc into the CD slot. Push
the disc in halfway, the drive will pull
it in the rest of the way. Push the CD/TAPE button and the disc willstart to play.
You will see the track number being played in the display. You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs
without using an adapter ring. In all
cases, play only standard round discs.Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the
drive or cause other problems.
When the system reaches the end of the disc, it will return to the begin-ning and play that disc again.
Comfort and Convenience Features PWR/VOL KNOB

REPEAT INDICATOR
AM/FM BUTTON

TUNE/SEEK
BAR
RPT
BUTTON
PRESET BUTTONS
CD/TAPE
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