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Break-in Period, Gasoline
Break-in Period Gasoline Oxygenated Fuels
Help assure your car's future Your Honda is designed to operate Some conventional gasolines are
reliability and performance by most effectively on unleaded being blended with alcohol or an
paying extra attention to how you gasoline with a pump octane ether compound. These gasolines
drive during the first 1,000 km (600 number of 86 or higher. Use of are collectively referred to as
miles). During this period: a lower octane gasoline can oxygenated fuels. To meet clean
cause a persistent, heavy metallic air standards, some areas of the
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapping noise that can lead to United States and Canada use
rapid acceleration. engine damage. oxygenated fuels to help reduce
Gasolines containing detergent emissions.
If you need to add oil, use the
engine oil recommended in this additives designed to help prevent
fuel system and engine deposits If you use an oxygenated fuel, be
owner's manual. sure it is unleaded and meets the
are recommended. Using gasoline
Avoid hard braking. New brakes containing lead will damage your minimum octane rating
need to be broken-in by car's emission controls. This requirement.
moderate use for the first 300 contributes to air pollution and
km (200 miles). can void certain parts of your Before using an oxygenated fuel,
warranty. try to confirm the fuel's contents.
You should follow these same re- Some states/provinces require this
commendations with an information to be posted on the
overhauled or exchanged engine, pump.
or when the brakes are relined.
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Gasoline
The following are the EPA- If you notice any undesirable Driving in Foreign Countries
approved percentages of operating symptoms, try another Using any type of leaded gasoline
oxygenates: service station or switch to in your Honda will affect
another brand of gasoline. performance and damage its
ETHANOL (ethyl or grain alcohol)
You may use gasoline containing emission controls. Unleaded
Fuel system damage or gasoline may not be available in
up to 10% ethanol by volume. performance problems resulting
Gasoline containing ethanol other countries. If you are
from the use of an oxygenated fuel planning to take your car outside
may be marketed under the containing more than the
name "Gasohol". the U.S. or Canada, write to Honda
percentages of oxygenates given at the address shown for
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl previously are not covered information about any
Ether). You may use gasoline under warranty. modifications your car may need.
containing up to 15% MTBE by Be sure to include the year and
volume. model of your car.
METHANOL (methyl or wood U.S. Owners:
alcohol) You may use gasoline
containing up to 5% methanol by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
volume as long as it also contains Consumer Affairs
cosolvents and corrosion 1919 Torrance Blvd.
inhibitors to protect the fuel Torrance, CA 90501-2746
system. Gasoline containing more
than 5% methanol by volume may Canadian Owners:
cause starting and/or performance Honda Canada Inc.
problems. It may also damage 715 Milner Ave.
metal, rubber, and plastic parts of Scarborough, Ontario M1B2K8
your fuel system.
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Service Station Procedures
Filling the Fuel Tank 3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound
as pressure inside the tank
Handling gasoline improperly escapes.
can cause it to ignite or explode,
causing you to be seriously or 4. Stop filling the tank after the
fatally injured. gas pump automatically clicks
Always put out cigarettes and off. Do not try to "top off" the
other smoking materials, and tank, leave some room for the
keep all sparks and open flames fuel to expand with
away when you are around temperature changes.
gasoline.
5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on,
tighten it until it clicks.
FUEL FILL CAP
1. The fuel fill is on the driver's
side of the car. Park with that 6. Push the fuel fill door until it
side closest to the service latches.
station pumps.
2. Open the fuel fill door by
pulling on the handle to the left
of the driver's seat.
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Service Station Procedures
Opening the Hood
LATCH
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE SUPPORT ROD
CLIP
1. Shift to Park or Neutral and set 2. Standing in front of the car, put 3. Pull the support rod out of its
the parking brake. Pull the your fingers under the front clip and insert the end into the
hood release handle located edge of the hood to the right of hole on the left side of the
under the left lower corner of center. Slide your hand to the hood.
the dashboard. The hood will left until you feel the hood To close the hood, lift it up
pop up slightly. latch handle. Push this handle slightly to remove the support
to the left until it releases the rod from the hole. Put the
hood. Lift the hood. support rod back into its
holding clip. Lower the hood to
about a foot above the fender,
then let it drop.
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Service Station Procedures
Oil Check
DIPSTICK
Check the engine oil level every 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean 3. Insert it all the way back in its
time you fill the car with fuel. Wait cloth or paper towel. tube.
at least two minutes after turning
the engine off before you check
the oil.
1. Remove the dipstick (orange
handle).
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Service Station Procedures
Engine Coolant Check Refer to Periodic Checks on page
109 for information on checking
RESERVE TANK other items in your Honda.
UPPER MARK MAX
LOWER MARK MIN
4. Remove it again and check the Look at the coolant level in the
level. It should be between the radiator reserve tank. Make sure it
upper and lower marks. is between the MAX and MIN lines.
If it is below the MIN line, see
If it is near or below the lower Adding Coolant on page 115 for
mark, see page 111 for information on adding the proper
information on the proper oil coolant.
and how to add it.
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Fuel Economy
The condition of your car and your Driving Habits A cold engine uses more fuel than
driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by a warm engine. It is not necessary
important things that affect the driving moderately. Rapid to "warm-up" a cold engine by
fuel mileage you get. acceleration, cornering, and hard letting it idle for a long time. You
braking use more fuel. Always can drive away within thirty
Vehicle Condition drive in the highest gear that seconds, no matter how cold it is
allows the engine to run and outside. The engine will warm up
Always maintain your car accord- faster, and you get better fuel
ing to the maintenance schedule. accelerate smoothly. Maintain a
constant speed while cruising, economy. To cut down on the
This will keep it in top operating number of "cold starts," try to
condition. depending on traffic conditions.
Every time you slow down and combine several short trips into
speed up, your car uses extra fuel. one.
An important part of that Use the cruise control, when
maintenance is the Periodic appropriate, to increase fuel Air conditioning puts an extra load
Checks (see page 109). For economy. on the engine which makes it use
example an underinfiated tire
more fuel. Turn off the A/C to cut
causes more "rolling resistance,"
down on air conditioning use. Use
which uses fuel. It also wears out
the flow-through ventilation when
faster, so check the tire pressure
the outside air temperature is
at least monthly. In winter the
moderate.
build-up of snow on your car's
underside adds weight and rolling
resistance. Frequent cleaning
helps your fuel mileage and
reduces the chance of corrosion.
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Accessories
Your Honda dealer has many Some non-Honda accessories you Electronic communications
accessories available to can buy in the "aftermarket" are equipment, such as cellular
personalize your car. Some of designed for universal telephones and two-way radios are
these are audio systems, alloy applications. Although they may regulated by the FCC (CRTC in
wheels, air conditioning, and fit your Honda, they may not be Canada) and should not interfere
color-coordinated carpet floor within factory specifications. For with your car's systems. Improper
mats. All Genuine Honda example, after-market wheels may installation, or using electrical
Accessories have been approved not meet Honda's specifications equipment not intended for mobile
by our engineers for installation for width and offset. They could use may interfere with your car's
and use on your car, and are cause suspension problems which operation. If you want to install a
covered by warranty. For a would not be covered by your cellular telephone, other mobile
complete guide to the Genuine warranty. Improperly-designed communications equipment, or
Honda Accessories available, see accessories can adversely affect even add-on stereo amplifiers,
your dealer for a 1993 Accessories your car's handling and stability. please discuss it first with your
brochure. Honda dealer.
Your car has several computer-
controlled systems, including the In many cases, improper
SRS system and the engine's fuel installation is the real cause of
injection system. Strong electronic problems with after-market
interference can affect their opera- accessories. Have these
tion. accessories installed by qualified
technicians who are familiar
with your Honda. If possible, have
your Honda dealer inspect the
final installation.
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Loading Cargo
The maximum load you can carry This final number is the total If you must carry large objects
in your Honda is 850 Ibs (385 kg). weight of cargo you can load in or that prevent you from closing the
It includes the total weight of all on the car. With five occupants trunk lid, be aware that exhaust
passengers and their belongings, (driver and four passengers), the gas can enter the interior. See
and any accessories. This 850 Ibs maximum recommended weight Carbon Monoxide Hazard on
(385 kg) figure is shown as the for cargo is 100 Ibs (45 kg). page 25.
Vehicle Capacity Weight on the tire
information label attached to the Where you store this cargo, and Never place items on the shelf
inside of the glove box. how well you secure it are just as behind the back seat. Those items
important as how much it weighs. can fly forward and injure you or
To figure out how much cargo you Make sure you load cargo so it will your passengers if you brake hard
can carry: not shift while driving. Items or are involved in a collision.
Figure the total "occupant stored in the trunk should be
weight" you will be placed as far forward as possible.
transporting. To do this, You could store additional items
multiply the number of people on the floor behind the front seats.
(driver and all passengers) by Make sure they cannot roll under
150 Ibs (70 kg). the front seat and interfere with
the pedals.
Subtract this number from the
Vehicle Capacity Weight
(850 lbs/385 kg).
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