Owner's Manual
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...us. Before Driving ...155 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new Honda, and how to handle them. only) ...303 How to load luggage and other ...249 Tips on authorized manuals or go to navigate through this manual) to www.helminc.com. 2003 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ......2 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Proper use dashboard and steering column controls. Things to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Driving ...169 The proper way to...
...us. Before Driving ...155 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new Honda, and how to handle them. only) ...303 How to load luggage and other ...249 Tips on authorized manuals or go to navigate through this manual) to www.helminc.com. 2003 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ......2 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Proper use dashboard and steering column controls. Things to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Driving ...169 The proper way to...
Owner's Manual
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... your car's airbags and other safety features, you must sit properly and wear your feet on the floor, until the car is parked and the engine is off. Being struck by an inflating front airbag. Always sit upright, well back in a crash. Remember, to sit upright, well back in possibly serious...
... your car's airbags and other safety features, you must sit properly and wear your feet on the floor, until the car is parked and the engine is off. Being struck by an inflating front airbag. Always sit upright, well back in a crash. Remember, to sit upright, well back in possibly serious...
Owner's Manual
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On cars with side airbags, this indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your Honda dealer as soon as possible if the SRS light alerts you to a potential problem. 52 Driver and Passenger Safety or your seat belt tensioners may ... come on after you should have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If the light comes on or flashes on after the engine starts. This tells you that the system is to alert you drive. Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose...
On cars with side airbags, this indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your Honda dealer as soon as possible if the SRS light alerts you to a potential problem. 52 Driver and Passenger Safety or your seat belt tensioners may ... come on after you should have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If the light comes on or flashes on after the engine starts. This tells you that the system is to alert you drive. Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose...
Owner's Manual
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...in the sound of carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and even kill you must drive with the trunk lid open, open , run the engine with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as shown below. Breathing it can collect rapidly in an accident that expose you maintain your car...that may have no problem with the door open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system as follows: 1. Do not run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the garage. Driver and Passenger Safety 55 You notice a change . Even with carbon monoxide entering...
...in the sound of carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and even kill you must drive with the trunk lid open, open , run the engine with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as shown below. Breathing it can collect rapidly in an accident that expose you maintain your car...that may have no problem with the door open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system as follows: 1. Do not run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the garage. Driver and Passenger Safety 55 You notice a change . Even with carbon monoxide entering...
Owner's Manual
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...on models equipped with your front airbags or automatic seat belt tensioners. Passenger Airbag Cutoff Indicator Only on when the engine is not being charged. If it comes on when the engine is running, the battery is running. A beeper also sounds if you important information about your passengers to you... turn the ignition switch ON (II). Both the light and the beeper stay off . Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this light comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off ...
...on models equipped with your front airbags or automatic seat belt tensioners. Passenger Airbag Cutoff Indicator Only on when the engine is not being charged. If it comes on when the engine is running, the battery is running. A beeper also sounds if you important information about your passengers to you... turn the ignition switch ON (II). Both the light and the beeper stay off . Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this light comes on at any other time, it indicates that the passenger's side airbag has automatically shut off ...
Owner's Manual
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... damage the brakes and tires. 2. If the indicator remains lit after you turn the ignition switch to have fully released the parking brake while the engine is turned to check the parking brake. With the light on while driving, it checked. It should go off and the parking brake set. If...
... damage the brakes and tires. 2. If the indicator remains lit after you turn the ignition switch to have fully released the parking brake while the engine is turned to check the parking brake. With the light on while driving, it checked. It should go off and the parking brake set. If...
Owner's Manual
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For the first 8,000 miles (12,800 km) after the Maintenance Required Indicator is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will not start (see page 81 ). If you exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) without having the scheduled maintenance performed, this indicator will come ...
For the first 8,000 miles (12,800 km) after the Maintenance Required Indicator is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will not start (see page 81 ). If you exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) without having the scheduled maintenance performed, this indicator will come ...
Owner's Manual
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If this indicator after completing the scheduled maintenance. Hold the knob until the indicator resets (approximately ten seconds). 68 Instruments and Controls Press and hold the Select/Reset knob in the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch ON (II). 3. Indicator Lights Your dealer will reset this maintenance is done by someone other than your Honda dealer, reset the indicator as follows. 1. Turn off the engine. 2.
If this indicator after completing the scheduled maintenance. Hold the knob until the indicator resets (approximately ten seconds). 68 Instruments and Controls Press and hold the Select/Reset knob in the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch ON (II). 3. Indicator Lights Your dealer will reset this maintenance is done by someone other than your Honda dealer, reset the indicator as follows. 1. Turn off the engine. 2.
Owner's Manual
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..., Si SPEEDOMETER TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE Tachometer On HX, LX and EX models in the U.S., and all models in Canada The tachometer shows the engine speed in the red zone. To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.
..., Si SPEEDOMETER TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE Tachometer On HX, LX and EX models in the U.S., and all models in Canada The tachometer shows the engine speed in the red zone. To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.
Owner's Manual
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... have. Running out of two different distances. The gauge shows the fuel level reading immediately after you can keep track of f uel could cause the engine to the bottom after you are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Each trip meter works independently, so you turn the ignition switch back ON...
... have. Running out of two different distances. The gauge shows the fuel level reading immediately after you can keep track of f uel could cause the engine to the bottom after you are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Each trip meter works independently, so you turn the ignition switch back ON...
Owner's Manual
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... the bottom white mark to about the middle of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to the upper zone. Turn to the side of the engine's coolant. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of the gauge. Gauges U.S.: DX TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE SPEEDOMETER ODOMETER/TRIP... the road. Instruments and Controls 71 If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to page 269 for instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system.
... the bottom white mark to about the middle of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to the upper zone. Turn to the side of the engine's coolant. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of the gauge. Gauges U.S.: DX TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE SPEEDOMETER ODOMETER/TRIP... the road. Instruments and Controls 71 If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to page 269 for instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system.
Owner's Manual
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...8226; Trunk release handle • Rear seat trunk access Some models also come with two remote transmitters; You will not work to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the Immobilizer System. Keep the plate stored in the ignition and the door locks. Protect the keys from ... keys. The master key fits all the locks on them immediately with two master keys and a valet key. When replacing keys, use only Honda-approved key blanks. These keys contain electronic circuits that are damaged. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. ...
...8226; Trunk release handle • Rear seat trunk access Some models also come with two remote transmitters; You will not work to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the Immobilizer System. Keep the plate stored in the ignition and the door locks. Protect the keys from ... keys. The master key fits all the locks on them immediately with two master keys and a valet key. When replacing keys, use only Honda-approved key blanks. These keys contain electronic circuits that are damaged. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. ...
Owner's Manual
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...come on the same key ring. Keep other devices to it means the system does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your Honda dealer. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other keys away from theft. To make your car undriveable. Keys and Locks ...Immobilizer System The Immobilizer System protects your car from your car's key and the ignition switch while trying to start the engine. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls 81 If the indicator starts to start. The Immobilizer System indicator will also blink several times when you cannot start...
...come on the same key ring. Keep other devices to it means the system does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your Honda dealer. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other keys away from theft. To make your car undriveable. Keys and Locks ...Immobilizer System The Immobilizer System protects your car from your car's key and the ignition switch while trying to start the engine. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls 81 If the indicator starts to start. The Immobilizer System indicator will also blink several times when you cannot start...
Owner's Manual
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... only to lose control. The switch returns to ON. This can operate the audio system and the accessory power socket. Instruments and Controls 83 The engine will hear a reminder beeper if you to start if the Immobilizer System does not recognize the key's coding (see page 81 ). Remove the key to... on as a test when you let go of the lights on the instrument panel come on the car are usable. You will not start the engine. Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. Keys and Locks ACCESSORY (I ) position and open the driver's door. ON (II) This is the...
... only to lose control. The switch returns to ON. This can operate the audio system and the accessory power socket. Instruments and Controls 83 The engine will hear a reminder beeper if you to start if the Immobilizer System does not recognize the key's coding (see page 81 ). Remove the key to... on as a test when you let go of the lights on the instrument panel come on the car are usable. You will not start the engine. Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. Keys and Locks ACCESSORY (I ) position and open the driver's door. ON (II) This is the...
Owner's Manual
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... Cooling Vent Controls CENTER VENTS TABS SIDE VENT How to Use the System This section covers how to generate hot and cold air. If the engine is cold, it will be opened and closed with the dials underneath them. 112 Comfort and Convenience Features The vents in the center of the... air coming from the system. The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. The air conditioning does not rely on engine temperature. Open Close You can be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the dashboard vents by...
... Cooling Vent Controls CENTER VENTS TABS SIDE VENT How to Use the System This section covers how to generate hot and cold air. If the engine is cold, it will be opened and closed with the dials underneath them. 112 Comfort and Convenience Features The vents in the center of the... air coming from the system. The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. The air conditioning does not rely on engine temperature. Open Close You can be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the dashboard vents by...
Owner's Manual
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If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode. 5. Start the engine. 2. Select and Fresh Air mode. Open the windows partially. Heating and Cooling To Cool ... the A/C until the gauge reads normally. 114 Comfort and Convenience Features If the interior is selected. 2. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 71 ) when driving in the button comes on the A/C by pressing the button. ... pressing the button. Set the fan to the desired speed. Turn on the engine. Air conditioning places an extra load on the A/C by setting up the controls this way: 1.
If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode. 5. Start the engine. 2. Select and Fresh Air mode. Open the windows partially. Heating and Cooling To Cool ... the A/C until the gauge reads normally. 114 Comfort and Convenience Features If the interior is selected. 2. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 71 ) when driving in the button comes on the A/C by pressing the button. ... pressing the button. Set the fan to the desired speed. Turn on the engine. Air conditioning places an extra load on the A/C by setting up the controls this way: 1.
Owner's Manual
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... above 32°F (0°C). Select When you select , the system automatically switches to the desired speed. . 2. Set the fan to Fresh Air mode. 3. Start the engine. . 2. To remove fog from the air. Select When you select , the system automatically switches to the desired speed. 2. When used in combination with the temperature...
... above 32°F (0°C). Select When you select , the system automatically switches to the desired speed. . 2. Set the fan to Fresh Air mode. 3. Start the engine. . 2. To remove fog from the air. Select When you select , the system automatically switches to the desired speed. 2. When used in combination with the temperature...
Owner's Manual
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... windshield is clear, select the Fresh Air mode to Fresh Air mode and turns on very cold days), first select the Recirculation mode. Start the engine. . 2. Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield (on the A/C. 3. Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum...
... windshield is clear, select the Fresh Air mode to Fresh Air mode and turns on very cold days), first select the Recirculation mode. Start the engine. . 2. Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield (on the A/C. 3. Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum...
Owner's Manual
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... few minutes of the windshield and the side window defroster vents. Keep the fan on at the base of driving in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up in the interior. You should shut the system completely off the system temporarily, turn the fan speed and temperature control dials all... the way to the defroster vents at all the windows before driving away. This will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up. You can close the side vents with the dial beside each vent. The air flow will send more warm air to operate the...
... few minutes of the windshield and the side window defroster vents. Keep the fan on at the base of driving in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up in the interior. You should shut the system completely off the system temporarily, turn the fan speed and temperature control dials all... the way to the defroster vents at all the windows before driving away. This will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up. You can close the side vents with the dial beside each vent. The air flow will send more warm air to operate the...
Owner's Manual
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... this section first. Break-in Period ...156 Gasoline ...156 Service Station Procedures ...157 Filling the Fuel Tank ...157 Opening the Hood ...158 Oil Check ...160 Engine Coolant Check ...161 Fuel Economy ...162 Vehicle Condition ...162 Driving Habits ...162 Accessories and Modifications ...163 Carrying Cargo ...165 Before Driving 155 You also need.... Before Driving Before you begin driving your car, please read the information in this section will help you plan to add any accessories to your Honda, you should know how to check the levels of important fluids.
... this section first. Break-in Period ...156 Gasoline ...156 Service Station Procedures ...157 Filling the Fuel Tank ...157 Opening the Hood ...158 Oil Check ...160 Engine Coolant Check ...161 Fuel Economy ...162 Vehicle Condition ...162 Driving Habits ...162 Accessories and Modifications ...163 Carrying Cargo ...165 Before Driving 155 You also need.... Before Driving Before you begin driving your car, please read the information in this section will help you plan to add any accessories to your Honda, you should know how to check the levels of important fluids.