warning HONDA CIVIC COUPE 1999 Owners Manual

A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this
car safely is an important
responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in
this manual. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your car. You must use
your own good judgement. You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,

including:

Safety Labels — on the car. Safety Messages — preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

These signal words mean:

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLYHURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.

Safety Headings — such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions.
Safety Section — such as Driver and Passenger Safety. Instructions — how to use this car correctly and safely.
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Your Car at a Glance

CRUISE
CONTROL
(P.
66)
INSTRUMENT PANEL

BRIGHTNESS

(P.
62)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/

WASHERS

HAZARD WARNING

LIGHTS

(P.
64) REAR WINDOW

DEFOGGER

(P.
64)
MOONROOF (P 81)

MIRROR

CONTROLS
(P.
82)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P.
61) TILT ADJUSTMENT

(P.
18)
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Important Safety Precautions

You'll find many safety recommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.
The recommendations on this page are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
A seat bel
t is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags supplement seat belts, but airbags
are designed to inflate only in a
moderate to severe frontal collision. So even though your car is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and
your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly. (See page 15.)
Restrain All Children Children are safest when they are
properly restrained in the back seat, not the front seat. A child who is too
small for a seat belt must be properly
restrained in a child safety seat. (See
page 21.) Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
While airbags save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Infants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual. (See page 7.)

Don't Drink and Drive

Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don't drink
and drive, and don't let your friends
drink and drive, either. Control Your Speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed the greater the
risk, but serious accidents can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
Keep Your Car in Safe Condition
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical failure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibilityof such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance. (See page 162.)

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Protecting Children

U.S. Models

To remind you of the passenger's airbag hazards, and that children
must be properly restrained in the
back seat, your car has warning
labels on the dashboard and on thedriver's and front passenger's visors.
Please read and follow the
instructions on these labels.
Canadian Models

To remind you of the airbag hazards, your car has warning labels on the driver's and front passenger's visors.
Please read and follow the
instructions on these labels.

Driver and Passenger Safety

CAUTION

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY.
FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY PROTECTION IN
ALL TYPES OF CRASHES, YOU MUST
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY BELT. DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD-FACING
CHILD SEATS IN ANY FRONTPASSENGER SEAT POSITION.
DO NOT SIT OR LEAN UNNECESSARILY
CLOSE TO THE AIRBAG.DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE
AIR BAG OR BETWEEN THE AIR BAG AND YOURSELF.
SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHERINFORMATION AND EXPLANATIONS.
PRECAUTION:

POUR EVITER DES BLESSURES GRAVES:
POUR PROFITER D'UNE PROTECTION
MAXIMALE LORS D'UNE COLLISION BOUCLEZ
TOUJOURS VOTRE CEINTURE DE SECURITE.
N'lNSTALLEZ JAMAIS UN SIEGE POUPENFANTS FAISANT FACE A L'ARRIERE SUR
LE SIEGE DU PASSAGER AVANT. NE VOUS APPUYEZ PAS ET NE VOUS ASSEYE2
PAS PRES DU COUSSIN GONFLABLE.
NE DEPOSEZ AUCUNI OBJET SUR LE COUSSIN
GONFLABLE OU ENTRE LE COUSSIN
GONFLABLE ET VOUS. LISEZ LE GUIDE UTILISATEUR POUR DE
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Instruments and Controls

This section gives information about
the controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation of

your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.
Control Locations............................ 52

Indicator Lights................................ 53
Gauges.............................................. 57
Speedometer................................ 57

Tachometer.................................. 57
Odometer...................................... 57
Trip Meter.................................... 57
Fuel Gauge................................... 58

Temperature Gauge.................... 58
Maintenance Required
Indicator.................................... 59

Controls Near the Steering Wheel........................................ 60
Headlights.................................... 61
Daytime Running Lights............. 61
Instrument Panel Brightness..... 62
Turn Signals................................. 62
Windshield Wipers...................... 63

Windshield Washers................... 63
Hazard Warning........................... 64

Rear Window Defogger.............. 64

Steering Wheel Adjustment....... 65

Steering Wheel Controls ................ 66 Cruise Control.............................. 66
Keys and Locks................................ 69
Keys.............................................. 69
Ignition Switch............................. 69

Door Locks................................... 70
Power Door Locks....................... 71

Remote Transmitter.................... 72

Trunk............................................ 75

Seat Adjustments............................. 76
Front Seat Adjustments.............. 76

Rear Seat Access......................... 77

Head Restraints........................... 77

Folding Rear Seat............................ 78

Power Windows............................... 79

Moonroof.......................................... 81

Mirrors.............................................. 81
Adjusting the Power Mirrors..... 82

Parking Brake.................................. 83 Glove Box......................................... 83
Beverage Holder.............................. 84
Accessory Power Socket................ 85
Ashtrays............................................ 85
Interior Light.................................... 86

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Indicator Lights

Turn Signal andHazard Warning
Indicators
The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page 205). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling.
When you turn on the Hazard
Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on theoutside of the car should flash.
Trunk-open Indicator
This light comes on if the trunk lid is not closed tightly.
Low Fuel Indicator
This light comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon. Cruise Control Indicator
Only on models equipped with Cruise
Control System
This lights when you set the cruise control. See page 66 for information
on operating the cruise control.
Washer Level Indicator

Canadian models only

This light comes on when the washer fluid level is low. Add washerfluid when you see this light come on (see page 180).
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving
features you use most often. The left lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The rear window defogger switch is on the dashboard to the right of the
center air vents.
The controls under the left air vent are for the moonroof, mirrors, cruise
control and instrument panel
brightness.
The tilt adjustment lever on the underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel.

Instruments and Controls
CRUISE
CONTROL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS HAZARD WARNING

LIGHTS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER

MOONROOF

MIRROR
CONTROLS HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
TILT ADJUSTMENT
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Hazard Warning
Push the red button to the left of the
center vents to turn on the hazard
warning lights (four-way flashers).
This causes all four outside turn signals and both indicators in the
instrument panel to flash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traffic, or if your car is disabled. Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from thewindow. Push the defogger button to
turn it on and off. The light in the
button lights to show the defogger is on. If you do not turn it off, the
defogger will shut itself off after
about 25 minutes. It also shuts off
when you turn off the ignition. You
have to turn it on again when you restart the car. Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.
The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentallydamaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side to side.

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Seat Adjustments

Front Seat Adjustments

See pages 12 — 13 for important safety

information and warnings about how to

properly position seats and seat-backs.

Make all adjustments before you start driving.
To adjust the seat forward and backward, pull up on the lever under
the seat cushion's front edge. Move
the seat to the desired position and
release the lever. Try to move theseat to make sure it is locked in

position.
To change the angle of the seat-back,
pull up on the lever on the outside of
the seat bottom. Move the seat-back
to the desired position and release
the lever. Let the seat-back latch in
the new position. Driver's Seat Height Adjustment

On the EX and Si models in the U.S., and

SiR model in Canada

The height of your driver's seat is adjustable. Turn the front dial on the
outside of the seat cushion to raise
the front of the seat bottom and turn
the rear dial to raise the rear.
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Seat Adjustments

Rear Seat Access
To get into the back seat on the driver's side, pull up on the seat-back
adjustment lever.
To tilt the passenger's seat-back out of the way, push forward on the
release lever at the base of the seat-
back.
On HX, EX models in the U.S., and DX
and Si models in Canada

Push the passenger's seat-back while
pushing the release lever to tilt the seat-back out of the way. The entire
seat will slide forward at the same
time.
Head Restraints

See page 14 for important safety
information and a warning about how to
properly position the head restraints.

The front head restraints help protect you and your passenger from
whiplash and other injuries. They are most effective when you adjust themso the back of the occupant's head
rests against the center of the
restraint. A taller person should adjust the restraint as high as
possible.

Instruments and Controls
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