1998 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 57

Gauges U.S.: EX Instrument panel TACHOMETER TRIP METER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE Odometer The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under federal law (in the U.S.) and provincial regulations (in Canada) 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. ODOMETER MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR TRIP METER RESET BUTTON 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 inner numbers are the speed in miles per hour (mph). Tachometer On HX and EX models in the U.S., and Si model 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. Instruments and Controls