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... The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need when you need to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other technical literature. Things to look for if your new Honda, and how to the dealer. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. For a ... Service Information Summary A summary of the Unexpected ...257 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to www.helminc.com. 2003 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Your Car at a Glance ...2 Driver...
... The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need when you need to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other technical literature. Things to look for if your new Honda, and how to the dealer. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. For a ... Service Information Summary A summary of the Unexpected ...257 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to www.helminc.com. 2003 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Your Car at a Glance ...2 Driver...
Owner's Manual
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It will be pleased to your investment. i When your car needs maintenance, keep in servicing the many systems unique to it at any questions and concerns. This information is specially trained in mind that is preceded by a ... product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of driving pleasure. In it preserves your Honda, other reproductive harm. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of a 2003 Honda Civic was a wise investment. Your selection of your new Honda is dedicated to your car according to the schedules given in your new...
It will be pleased to your investment. i When your car needs maintenance, keep in servicing the many systems unique to it at any questions and concerns. This information is specially trained in mind that is preceded by a ... product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of driving pleasure. In it preserves your Honda, other reproductive harm. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of a 2003 Honda Civic was a wise investment. Your selection of your new Honda is dedicated to your car according to the schedules given in your new...
Owner's Manual
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... LATCH ...43 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...45 Seat Belt System Components ...45 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...45 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...46 Seat Belt Maintenance ...47 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...49 SRS Components ...49 How Your Front Airbags Work...49 How Your Side Airbags Work...51 How the SRS...
... LATCH ...43 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...45 Seat Belt System Components ...45 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...45 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...46 Seat Belt Maintenance ...47 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...49 SRS Components ...49 How Your Front Airbags Work...49 How Your Side Airbags Work...51 How the SRS...
Owner's Manual
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.... (See page 21 .) Be Aware of the maximum speed posted. A child who sit too close to follow all instructions and warnings in all regularly scheduled maintenance. (See page 194 .) 6 Driver and Passenger Safety Even one drink can also occur at the greatest risk. So even though your seat belts, and wear...
.... (See page 21 .) Be Aware of the maximum speed posted. A child who sit too close to follow all instructions and warnings in all regularly scheduled maintenance. (See page 194 .) 6 Driver and Passenger Safety Even one drink can also occur at the greatest risk. So even though your seat belts, and wear...
Owner's Manual
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...each belt out fully and look for details. U.S. Models Honda provides a lifetime warranty on if there is a problem with your seat belts regularly and have any seat belt component that the lap/shoulder belts retract easily. Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should be replaced as soon as ...possible. Please see page 52 ). Honda will come on seat belts. Any belt not in good condition or not working properly will...
...each belt out fully and look for details. U.S. Models Honda provides a lifetime warranty on if there is a problem with your seat belts regularly and have any seat belt component that the lap/shoulder belts retract easily. Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should be replaced as soon as ...possible. Please see page 52 ). Honda will come on seat belts. Any belt not in good condition or not working properly will...
Owner's Manual
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... other related parts. See page 164 for any airbag by a Honda dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your front airbag system and side airbag system (if equipped) are virtually maintenance-free, and there are no parts you must have your...
... other related parts. See page 164 for any airbag by a Honda dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your front airbag system and side airbag system (if equipped) are virtually maintenance-free, and there are no parts you must have your...
Owner's Manual
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...) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P. 66) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 66) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65) TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 66) MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR (P. 67) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 66) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64, 273) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR...
...) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P. 66) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 66) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65) TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 66) MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR (P. 67) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 66) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64, 273) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR...
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Indicator Lights Canada: DX SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64) TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 66) PASSENGER AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR (P. 64) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P. 65) WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR (P. 66) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 64, 272) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 66) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64, 273) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 274) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 66) MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR (P. 67) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65) SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P. 64) 62 Instruments and Controls
Indicator Lights Canada: DX SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64) TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 66) PASSENGER AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR (P. 64) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P. 65) WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR (P. 66) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 64, 272) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 66) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64, 273) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 274) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 66) MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR (P. 67) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65) SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P. 64) 62 Instruments and Controls
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Indicator Lights U.S.: DX SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64) TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 66) PASSENGER AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR (P. 64) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 64, 272) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 66) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64, 273) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 274) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 66) SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P. 64) MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR (P. 67) Instruments and Controls 63
Indicator Lights U.S.: DX SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64) TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 66) PASSENGER AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR (P. 64) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 64, 272) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 66) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64, 273) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 274) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 66) SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P. 64) MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR (P. 67) Instruments and Controls 63
Owner's Manual
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...switch to ON (II). If you exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) without having the scheduled maintenance performed, this indicator will remain on as a constant reminder. Refer to the Maintenance Schedules for Normal and Severe Driving Conditions on pages 194 198 . This indicator also blinks several times when... you turn the ignition switch ON (II). For the first 8,000 miles (12,800 km) after the Maintenance Required Indicator is time to take your car in for scheduled maintenance. If it is reset, it will not start (see page 81 ). Indicator Lights Immobilizer System Indicator This ...
...switch to ON (II). If you exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) without having the scheduled maintenance performed, this indicator will remain on as a constant reminder. Refer to the Maintenance Schedules for Normal and Severe Driving Conditions on pages 194 198 . This indicator also blinks several times when... you turn the ignition switch ON (II). For the first 8,000 miles (12,800 km) after the Maintenance Required Indicator is time to take your car in for scheduled maintenance. If it is reset, it will not start (see page 81 ). Indicator Lights Immobilizer System Indicator This ...
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Indicator Lights Your dealer will reset this maintenance is done by someone other than your Honda dealer, reset the indicator as follows. 1. If this indicator after completing the scheduled maintenance. Turn off the engine. 2. Press and hold the Select/Reset knob in the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch ON (II). 3. Hold the knob until the indicator resets (approximately ten seconds). 68 Instruments and Controls
Indicator Lights Your dealer will reset this maintenance is done by someone other than your Honda dealer, reset the indicator as follows. 1. If this indicator after completing the scheduled maintenance. Turn off the engine. 2. Press and hold the Select/Reset knob in the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch ON (II). 3. Hold the knob until the indicator resets (approximately ten seconds). 68 Instruments and Controls
Owner's Manual
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...Your Honda is designed to mechanical damage. Do not change the oil until the recommended time or mileage interval shown in the engine that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. We recommend gasolines containing detergent additives that can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise in the maintenance ...recommendations with a pump octane number of a lower octane gasoline can lead to operate on . During this happens, contact your authorized Honda dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). Using gasoline containing lead will damage your car's emissions controls.
...Your Honda is designed to mechanical damage. Do not change the oil until the recommended time or mileage interval shown in the engine that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. We recommend gasolines containing detergent additives that can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise in the maintenance ...recommendations with a pump octane number of a lower octane gasoline can lead to operate on . During this happens, contact your authorized Honda dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). Using gasoline containing lead will damage your car's emissions controls.
Owner's Manual
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..., see Adding Engine Coolant on page 207 for information on checking other items in the radiator reserve tank. Look at the coolant level in your Honda. Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check MAX Refer to Owner Maintenance Checks on page 201 for information on adding the proper coolant.
..., see Adding Engine Coolant on page 207 for information on checking other items in the radiator reserve tank. Look at the coolant level in your Honda. Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check MAX Refer to Owner Maintenance Checks on page 201 for information on adding the proper coolant.
Owner's Manual
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...cornering, and hard braking use more ''rolling resistance,'' which makes it idle for a long time. It is outside air temperature is the Owner Maintenance Checks (see page 201 ). The engine will keep it is not necessary to combine several short trips into one. To cut down and speed ...letting it use . It also wears out faster, so check the tire pressure at least monthly. Frequent cleaning helps your car according to the maintenance schedule. A cold engine uses more fuel. The air conditioning puts an extra load on your car's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. ...
...cornering, and hard braking use more ''rolling resistance,'' which makes it idle for a long time. It is outside air temperature is the Owner Maintenance Checks (see page 201 ). The engine will keep it is not necessary to combine several short trips into one. To cut down and speed ...letting it use . It also wears out faster, so check the tire pressure at least monthly. Frequent cleaning helps your car according to the maintenance schedule. A cold engine uses more fuel. The air conditioning puts an extra load on your car's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. ...
Owner's Manual
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... Drive Belts ...231 Timing Belt ...231 Tires ...232 Inflation ...232 Recommended Tire Pressures for information on your Honda, you may want to take care of yourself. See page 303 for Normal Driving ...233 Inspection ...234 Maintenance ...234 Tire Rotation ...235 Replacing Tires and Wheels ...236 Wheels and Tires ...237 Winter Driving ...237...
... Drive Belts ...231 Timing Belt ...231 Tires ...232 Inflation ...232 Recommended Tire Pressures for information on your Honda, you may want to take care of yourself. See page 303 for Normal Driving ...233 Inspection ...234 Maintenance ...234 Tire Rotation ...235 Replacing Tires and Wheels ...236 Wheels and Tires ...237 Winter Driving ...237...
Owner's Manual
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Only you should be performed by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic. This section includes instructions for simple maintenance tasks, such as checking and adding oil. However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can decide whether or not... you can arise in this section should perform a given task. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in performing maintenance. It will also reward you to your safety and the safety of the most important safety precautions are given here. Any...
Only you should be performed by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic. This section includes instructions for simple maintenance tasks, such as checking and adding oil. However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can decide whether or not... you can arise in this section should perform a given task. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in performing maintenance. It will also reward you to your safety and the safety of the most important safety precautions are given here. Any...
Owner's Manual
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...engine exhaust. This will help to eliminate several potential hazards: Carbon monoxide poisoning from moving parts. Read the instructions before touching any maintenance, make sure you have the tools and skills required. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from hot parts. Let the engine...adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine. You should wear eye protection and protective clothing when working around gasoline or batteries. Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Before you begin , and make sure your car is parked on level ground and that the parking ...
...engine exhaust. This will help to eliminate several potential hazards: Carbon monoxide poisoning from moving parts. Read the instructions before touching any maintenance, make sure you have the tools and skills required. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from hot parts. Let the engine...adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine. You should wear eye protection and protective clothing when working around gasoline or batteries. Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Before you begin , and make sure your car is parked on level ground and that the parking ...
Owner's Manual
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...a roof rack, or driving in mountainous conditions. 192 Maintenance Owners Follow the Maintenance Schedule for passengers and their possessions. Operate your car on the engine, brakes, and many other parts of the Maintenance Schedules on the driver's doorjamb. Extensive idling or long...°F (32°C)] conditions. Driving in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip. Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies how often you should also follow these recommendations: Avoid exceeding your car serviced and what things need attention. ...
...a roof rack, or driving in mountainous conditions. 192 Maintenance Owners Follow the Maintenance Schedule for passengers and their possessions. Operate your car on the engine, brakes, and many other parts of the Maintenance Schedules on the driver's doorjamb. Extensive idling or long...°F (32°C)] conditions. Driving in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip. Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies how often you should also follow these recommendations: Avoid exceeding your car serviced and what things need attention. ...
Owner's Manual
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... service facility or person who does the work fill out the Maintenance Record. U.S. Check your warranty booklet for Severe Conditions. Vehicles: Maintenance, replacement or repair of automotive service. Your authorized Honda dealer knows your car best and can be done by any ...can provide competent, efficient service. These are ''certified'' to the same highquality standards as proof of genuine Honda parts and fluids whenever you should follow the Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions. NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY or NEVER, drive under a ''severe'' condition, ...
... service facility or person who does the work fill out the Maintenance Record. U.S. Check your warranty booklet for Severe Conditions. Vehicles: Maintenance, replacement or repair of automotive service. Your authorized Honda dealer knows your car best and can be done by any ...can provide competent, efficient service. These are ''certified'' to the same highquality standards as proof of genuine Honda parts and fluids whenever you should follow the Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions. NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY or NEVER, drive under a ''severe'' condition, ...
Owner's Manual
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... 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years. : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 193 . 194 Maintenance miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 months 10 16 12 20 32 30 48 24 40 64 50 80 36 60 96 70... 112 48 80 128 90 144 60 100 160 110 176 72 120 192 Maintenance Schedule for replacement information under special driving conditions. 2: Replace at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first.
... 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years. : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 193 . 194 Maintenance miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 months 10 16 12 20 32 30 48 24 40 64 50 80 36 60 96 70... 112 48 80 128 90 144 60 100 160 110 176 72 120 192 Maintenance Schedule for replacement information under special driving conditions. 2: Replace at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first.