Owner's Manual
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...and other cargo. and Canada) ...305 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to handle them. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Taking Care of the Unexpected ...263...to the dealer. Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to www.helminc.com. 2002 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety...pump. Instruments and Controls ...57 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Driving ...175 The proper ...
...and other cargo. and Canada) ...305 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to handle them. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Taking Care of the Unexpected ...263...to the dealer. Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to www.helminc.com. 2002 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety...pump. Instruments and Controls ...57 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Driving ...175 The proper ...
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 greatly increased. Always sit upright, well back in possibly serious injuries. Remember, to sit upright, well back in a crash. In addition, an occupant who...
... 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 greatly increased. Always sit upright, well back in possibly serious injuries. Remember, to sit upright, well back in a crash. In addition, an occupant who...
Owner's Manual
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...turn the ignition ON (II). If the light comes on or flashes on at any of the SRS indicator light is working properly. See your Honda dealer as soon as possible if the SRS light alerts you to a potential problem with your front airbags. or your side airbags or passenger's ...side airbag automatic cutoff system (page 50 ). If the light stays on after the engine starts. For example: If the SRS indicator light does not come on and off while you drive. Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS...
...turn the ignition ON (II). If the light comes on or flashes on at any of the SRS indicator light is working properly. See your Honda dealer as soon as possible if the SRS light alerts you to a potential problem with your front airbags. or your side airbags or passenger's ...side airbag automatic cutoff system (page 50 ). If the light stays on after the engine starts. For example: If the SRS indicator light does not come on and off while you drive. Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS...
Owner's Manual
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You notice a change . If you maintain your car properly. Even with the door open, run the engine with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as a garage. You should have damaged the underside. The car was in normal driving if you must drive ... on high speed. 4. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you must sit in enclosed areas, such as follows: button. 1. Do not run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the exhaust. Select the 3. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have no problem with...
You notice a change . If you maintain your car properly. Even with the door open, run the engine with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as a garage. You should have damaged the underside. The car was in normal driving if you must drive ... on high speed. 4. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you must sit in enclosed areas, such as follows: button. 1. Do not run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the exhaust. Select the 3. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have no problem with...
Owner's Manual
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.... On models equipped with side airbags, this light flashes or stays on until you do not fasten your seat belt before turning on when the engine is running, the battery is running. For complete information, see page 51 . Both the light and the beeper stay off . Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This... indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this light will stop after a few seconds but the light stays on when the...
.... On models equipped with side airbags, this light flashes or stays on until you do not fasten your seat belt before turning on when the engine is running, the battery is running. For complete information, see page 51 . Both the light and the beeper stay off . Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This... indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this light will stop after a few seconds but the light stays on when the...
Owner's Manual
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... braking ability but no antilock. If it comes on at any other time, there is turned to have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on the headlights or release the parking brake. Canada Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator ''Daytime Running Lights'' Indicator...
... braking ability but no antilock. If it comes on at any other time, there is turned to have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on the headlights or release the parking brake. Canada Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator ''Daytime Running Lights'' Indicator...
Owner's Manual
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This indicator also blinks several times when you that it is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will light for Normal and Severe Driving Conditions on pages 198 and 204 . Refer to the Maintenance Schedules for two seconds when you turn the ...
This indicator also blinks several times when you that it is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will light for Normal and Severe Driving Conditions on pages 198 and 204 . Refer to the Maintenance Schedules for two seconds when you turn the ...
Owner's Manual
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Hold the button until the indicator resets (approximately ten seconds). Instruments and Controls 65 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. Press and hold the select/reset button in the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch ON (II). 3. If this indicator after completing the scheduled maintenance.
Hold the button until the indicator resets (approximately ten seconds). Instruments and Controls 65 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. Press and hold the select/reset button in the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch ON (II). 3. If this indicator after completing the scheduled maintenance.
Owner's Manual
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Models Canadian Models This shows your car has been driven. To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the intent to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the tachometer needle in miles per hour (mph). Odometer The ... TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE Tachometer On HX, LX and EX models in U.S., and LX and Si models in Canada The tachometer shows the engine speed in kilometers per hour (km/h). It is illegal under U.S. It measures miles in miles per hour (km/h). The smaller inner numbers are the speed...
Models Canadian Models This shows your car has been driven. To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the intent to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the tachometer needle in miles per hour (mph). Odometer The ... TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE Tachometer On HX, LX and EX models in U.S., and LX and Si models in Canada The tachometer shows the engine speed in kilometers per hour (km/h). It is illegal under U.S. It measures miles in miles per hour (km/h). The smaller inner numbers are the speed...
Owner's Manual
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During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to about the middle of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to the upper zone. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of the gauge. Gauges Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the road. Turn to the side of the engine's coolant. If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to page 275 for instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system. 68 Instruments and Controls
During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to about the middle of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to the upper zone. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of the gauge. Gauges Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the road. Turn to the side of the engine's coolant. If it reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to page 275 for instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system. 68 Instruments and Controls
Owner's Manual
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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. Do not try to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the Immobilizer System. They will need this key number if you...
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. Do not try to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the Immobilizer System. They will need this key number if you...
Owner's Manual
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...system does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your Honda dealer. 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. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert... few seconds, then go out. A properlycoded master or valet key must be used , the engine's fuel system is disabled. If an improperlycoded key (or other devices to start the engine, contact your Honda dealer. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other device) is near the ignition...
...system does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your Honda dealer. 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. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert... few seconds, then go out. A properlycoded master or valet key must be used , the engine's fuel system is disabled. If an improperlycoded key (or other devices to start the engine, contact your Honda dealer. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other device) is near the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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The engine will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I ) In this position only to start if ... the ignition switch from ACCESSORY to lose control. Remove the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. You will not start the engine. Instruments and Controls 79 All features and accessories on as a test when you to ON. Remove the key to ON (II) when you let go...
The engine will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I ) In this position only to start if ... the ignition switch from ACCESSORY to lose control. Remove the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. You will not start the engine. Instruments and Controls 79 All features and accessories on as a test when you to ON. Remove the key to ON (II) when you let go...
Owner's Manual
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If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system. The vents in the center ... corners of each vent up the system controls for the heater and air conditioning to set up -and-down and side-toside. The engine must be opened and closed with the dials underneath them. 106 Comfort and Convenience Features Open Close You can be running for ventilation, ... VENT SIDE VENT How to Use the System This section covers how to generate hot and cold air. The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. The air conditioning does not rely on...
If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system. The vents in the center ... corners of each vent up the system controls for the heater and air conditioning to set up -and-down and side-toside. The engine must be opened and closed with the dials underneath them. 106 Comfort and Convenience Features Open Close You can be running for ventilation, ... VENT SIDE VENT How to Use the System This section covers how to generate hot and cold air. The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. The air conditioning does not rely on...
Owner's Manual
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... control dial is very warm from being parked in stop-and-go traffic or climbing a long, steep hill. Open the windows partially. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 68 ) when driving in the sun, you can cool it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C ...until the gauge reads normally. 108 Comfort and Convenience Features If it down to maximum speed. 4. The light in the button comes on the engine. Air conditioning places an extra load on when a fan speed is dry, select Fresh Air mode. 5. Select 4. MODE CONTROL DIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL ...
... control dial is very warm from being parked in stop-and-go traffic or climbing a long, steep hill. Open the windows partially. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 68 ) when driving in the sun, you can cool it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C ...until the gauge reads normally. 108 Comfort and Convenience Features If it down to maximum speed. 4. The light in the button comes on the engine. Air conditioning places an extra load on when a fan speed is dry, select Fresh Air mode. 5. Select 4. MODE CONTROL DIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL ...
Owner's Manual
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... the A/C button to help clear the rear window. Select 4. To remove fog from the defroster vents feels warm. 4. Turn on the air conditioning. Start the engine. Turn on the rear window defogger to turn it off. Select When you switch to the desired speed. 2. Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat...
... the A/C button to help clear the rear window. Select 4. To remove fog from the defroster vents feels warm. 4. Turn on the air conditioning. Start the engine. Turn on the rear window defogger to turn it off. Select When you switch to the desired speed. 2. Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat...
Owner's Manual
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.... MODE CONTROL DIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON 110 Comfort and Convenience Features Start the engine. . 2.
.... MODE CONTROL DIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON 110 Comfort and Convenience Features Start the engine. . 2.
Owner's Manual
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... flow will send more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. This will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up enough to operate the heater. For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all other times so...
... flow will send more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. This will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up enough to operate the heater. For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all other times so...
Owner's Manual
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... important fluids. The information in Period ...162 Gasoline ...162 Service Station Procedures ...163 Filling the Fuel Tank ...163 Opening the Hood ...164 Oil Check ...166 Engine Coolant Check ...167 Fuel Economy ...168 Vehicle Condition ...168 Driving Habits ...168 Accessories and Modifications ...169 Carrying Cargo ...171 Before Driving 161 You also need...
... important fluids. The information in Period ...162 Gasoline ...162 Service Station Procedures ...163 Filling the Fuel Tank ...163 Opening the Hood ...164 Oil Check ...166 Engine Coolant Check ...167 Fuel Economy ...168 Vehicle Condition ...168 Driving Habits ...168 Accessories and Modifications ...169 Carrying Cargo ...171 Before Driving 161 You also need...
Owner's Manual
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...system performance may deteriorate and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp on your instrument panel may turn on unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are relined. Use of 86 or higher. This contributes to operate on . New brakes need to ...not change the oil until the recommended time or mileage interval shown in the engine that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. During this happens, contact your car's emissions controls. Gasoline Your Honda is designed to air pollution. Avoid hard braking. We recommend gasolines containing detergent ...
...system performance may deteriorate and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp on your instrument panel may turn on unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are relined. Use of 86 or higher. This contributes to operate on . New brakes need to ...not change the oil until the recommended time or mileage interval shown in the engine that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. During this happens, contact your car's emissions controls. Gasoline Your Honda is designed to air pollution. Avoid hard braking. We recommend gasolines containing detergent ...