1995 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 83

Starting the Engine 5. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds or starts but stalls right away, press the accelerator pedal halfway down, and turn the ignition key to the START (III) position. If the engine starts, release pressure on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. 6. If the engine still does not start, to clear flooding, press the accelerator pedal all the way down, and hold it there while starting. As before, keep the ignition key in the START (III) position for no more than 15 seconds. Return to step 5 if the engine does not start. If it starts, lift your foot off the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude (Above 8,000 feet/2,400 meters) An engine is harder to start in cold weather. The thinner air found at high altitude above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) adds to the problem. Use the following procedure: 1. Turn off all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery. 2. Push the accelerator pedal halfway to the floor, and hold it there while starting the engine. Do not hold the ignition key in START (III) for more than 15 seconds. When the engine starts, release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up and smooths out. 3. If the engine fails to start in step 2, push the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there while you try to start the engine for no more than 15 seconds. If the engine does not start, return to step 2. Driving