1993 Honda Civic Del-Sol Owner's Manual
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1993 Del Sol Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................3 Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................25 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Comfort and Convenience Features ...............................................................................................61 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving...................................................................................................................................69 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving ...............................................................................................................................................79 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Maintenance......................................................................................................................................93 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................137 Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs. Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................145 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. Technical Information.....................................................................................................................165 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................175 A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................181 How to order manuals and other technical literature. Index...................................................................................................................................................... I Gas Station Information Information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. Introduction Congratulations ! Your selection of a 1993 Honda Civic del Sol was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. To enhance the enjoyment of your new car, take time to study this manual. In it, you will learn about your car's many conveniences and useful features. Following the service interval and maintenance recommendations will help keep your driving trouble-free while preserving your investment. Keep this owner's manual in your car so you can refer to it at any time. Please make sure the manual stays with the car if you sell it. The next owner will find it just as helpful. Several other booklets in the glove box explain the warranties that protect your Honda. We suggest you read them carefully so you understand the coverages and the responsibilities of ownership. When your car needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer's service staff is specially- trained in the service and maintenance of the many systems unique to your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns. Best wishes and happy motoring. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Honda Canada Inc. Safety Messages Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided You will also see another important many important safety messages in this manual and on the vehicle. symbol: Please read these messages carefully. NOTICE A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol and Your Honda or other property can one of three words, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. be damaged if you don't follow These mean: instructions. You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT 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. Each safety message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury. Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Your Occupant Protection Child Safety.....................................15 information about occupant System........................................ 4 Where Should Children Sit?..... 15 protection. It shows how to use seat The Seat Belt System Important Safety Reminders... 16 belts properly. It explains the and How It Works.................... 5 General Guidelines Supplemental Restraint System. Why Wear Seat Belts................... 5 for Restraining Children And it gives useful information Important Safety Reminders..... 5 Under 18 kg (40 Ibs)............... 16 about how to protect infants and Seat Belt System Components... 6 Restraining children in your car. Lap/Shoulder Belt........................ 6 an Infant Who Weighs Wearing Seat Belts Properly...... 7 Less Than 9 kg (20 Ibs).......... 17 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 7 Restraining Advice for Pregnant Women..... 8 a Child Who Weighs Between Seat Belt Maintenance................ 8 9 and 18 kg (20 and 40 Ibs).... 17 Supplemental Restraint System.... 9 Restraining a Child Who Weighs Important Safety Reminder..... 10 Over 18 kg (40 Ibs).................. 18 How the Airbag Works............. 10 Using a Seat Belt How the SRS Indicator Light Locking Clip............................ 18 Works........................................ 11 Using Child Restraints System Service........................... 12 with Tethers............................ 19 System Service Precautions..... 12 Storing a Child Seat................... 20 Additional Safety Information..... 13 Alcohol and Drugs.......................... 21 Seat-back Position..................... 13 Carbon Monoxide Hazard............. 22 Door Locks.................................. 13 Reporting Safety Defects Storing Cargo Safely................. 14 (US Cars)...................................... 23 Driving with Pets....................... 14 Safety Labels.................................. 24 Driver and Passenger Safety Your Occupant Protection System Your Honda is equipped with seat The seats, head restraints, and door To get the maximum protection belts and other features that work locks also play a role in occupant from your occupant protection together to protect you and your safety. For example, reclining the system, check the following before passenger during a crash. seat-back can decrease the effec- you drive away: tiveness of your seat belt. Head Seat belts are the most important restraints can help protect your Everyone in the car is wearing a part of your occupant protection neck and head, especially during seat belt properly (see page 6). system. When worn properly, seat rear-end impacts. Door locks help Any infant or small child is belts can reduce the chance of keep your doors from being acciden- properly secured in a child safety serious injury or death in a crash. tally opened during a crash. seat. Both doors are closed and locked For added protection during a (see page 13). severe frontal collision, your del Sol Seat-backs are upright (see page has a Supplemental Restraint 13). System (SRS) with a driver's airbag. There are no loose items that could be thrown around and hurt Two indicator lights are also part someone during a crash or of your safety system. One reminds sudden stop (see page 14). you to make sure you and your passenger wear your seat belts. By following these guidelines, you The other alerts you to a possible can reduce injuries to yourself and problem with your supplemental your passenger in many crash restraint system (see page 11). situations. Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in severe crashes. Driver and Passenger Safety The Seat Belt System and How It Works Why Wear Seat Belts Two people should never use the Wearing seat belts, and wearing same seat belt. If they do, they them properly, is fundamental to Not wearing a seat belt in- could be very seriously injured in a your safety and the safety of your creases the chance of being crash. passenger. killed or seriously hurt in a crash. Do not place shoulder portion of a During a crash or emergency stop, lap/shoulder belt under your arm seat belts can help keep you from Be sure you and your passen- or behind your back. This could being thrown against