1999 HONDA CIVIC COUPE Owners Manual

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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Gauges

Speedometer U.S. Models

This shows your speed in miles per
hour (mph). The smaller inner

numbers are the speed in kilometers

per hour (km/h).

Canadian Models
This shows your speed in kilometers per hour (km/h). The smaller innernumbers are the speed in miles per hour (mph).
Tachometer
On HX, EX, and Si models in the U.S.,
and Si and SiR models in Canada

The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). To protect the engine from
damage, never drive with the
tachometer needle in the red zone. Odometer
The odometer shows the total dis- tance your car has been driven. Itmeasures miles in U.S. models and
kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law andCanadian provincial regulations to
disconnect, reset, or alter the
odometer with the intent to change
the number of miles or kilometers
indicated.

Trip Meter
This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)driven since you last reset it. To

reset it, push the trip meter reset

button.
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U.S.: EX Instrument Panel
TACHOMETER TRIP METERSPEEDOMETER
FUEL GAUGETEMPERATURE
GAUGE
ODOMETER
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR
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Gauges

Fuel Gauge
This shows how much fuel you have. It is most accurate when the car is on
level ground. It may show slightlymore or less than the actual amount
when you are driving on curvy or hilly roads. The gauge stays at the same fuel
level reading after you turn off the
ignition. When you add fuel, the
gauge slowly changes to the new
reading after you turn the ignitionswitch back ON (II). Temperature Gauge
This shows the temperature of the
engine's coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom white mark to about
the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to the
upper blue zone. If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of
the road. Turn to page 229 for
instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling

system.

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U.S.: DX Instrument Panel
TEMPERATUREGAUGE TRIP METER

SPEEDOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
ODOMETER MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR
(U.S. Cars only)
TRIP METER
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Gauges

Maintenance Required Indicator

U.S. Models

This indicator reminds you that it is nearing 7,500 miles (12,000 km)since the last scheduled maintenance.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules
for Normal and Severe Driving Conditions on pages 162 —166. When the distance driven since the
last scheduled maintenance nears
7,500 miles (12,000 km), the
indicator will turn yellow. If you
exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km), the
indicator will turn red.
Your dealer will reset the indicator when he performs the scheduledmaintenance. If someone else
performs the maintenance, reset the
indicator by inserting your key in theslot beside the indicator.
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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
HORNWINDSHIELD
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Headlights

The rotating switch on the left lever controls the lights. Turning this switch to the position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights. Turning the switch to the
position turns on the headlights. If you leave the lights on with the
ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0), you will hear a
reminder beeper when you open the
driver's door.
To change between low beams and high beams, pull the turn signal lever
until you hear a click, then let go.
The blue high beam indicator will light (see page 55). To flash the high beams, pull the
turn signal lever back lightly, thenrelease it. The high beams will comeon and go off.
The high beams will stay on for as long as you hold the lever back, nomatter what position the headlightswitch is in.
Daytime Running Lights (Canadian Models)
With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition off, even if you set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on
with the switch.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Instrument Panel Brightness
The dial on the dashboard to the left of the instrument panel controls the
brightness of the instrument panel lights. Turn the dial to adjust the
brightness. Turn Signals
Signal a turn or lane change with this
lever. Push down on the lever tosignal a left turn, and up to signal a
right turn. If you push it up or downall the way, the turn signal continues
to blink even when you release the
lever. It shuts off automatically as
you complete the turn. To signal a lane change, push lightly
on the turn signal lever in the proper
direction and hold it. The lever will
return to the center position as soon
as you release it.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Windshield Wipers

The right lever controls the wind-
shield wipers and washers. The

rotary switch at the end of the lever

has three positions:
INT: intermittent

: low speed : high speed
In intermittent, the wipers operate
every few seconds. In low speed and
high speed, the wipers run continu- ously. To operate the wipers in mist mode,
push the control lever down. The
wipers run at high speed until you release the lever. This gives you a quick way to clear the windshield. Windshield Washers
To clean the windshield, pull back onthe wiper control lever. The washers
spray until you release the lever.

On Canadian models

The wipers run at low speed while you're pulling the lever, then complete one more sweep of the
windshield after you release it.

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