Owner's Manual
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... column controls. Before Driving ...161 What gasoline to use and care of the warranties covering your car to break-in your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Appearance Care ...255 Tips on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. 2002 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner...information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Maintenance ...195 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need when you need to take your new Honda, and how to look for if your car. Things to contact us. Instruments and Controls ...57 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, ...
... column controls. Before Driving ...161 What gasoline to use and care of the warranties covering your car to break-in your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Appearance Care ...255 Tips on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. 2002 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner...information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Maintenance ...195 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need when you need to take your new Honda, and how to look for if your car. Things to contact us. Instruments and Controls ...57 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, ...
Owner's Manual
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...with Tethers...41 Using the Lower Anchorages ...42 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...44 Seat Belt System Components ...44 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...44 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...45 Seat Belt Maintenance ...46 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...48 SRS Components ...48 How... ...55 Driver and Passenger Safety Important Safety Precautions ...6 Your Car's Safety Features ...7 Seat Belts ...8 Airbags ...10 Seats & Seat-Backs ...11 Head Restraints ...11 Door Locks ...11 Pre-Drive Safety Checklist ...12 Protecting Adults ...13 1. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...14 4. Adjust the...
...with Tethers...41 Using the Lower Anchorages ...42 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...44 Seat Belt System Components ...44 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...44 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...45 Seat Belt Maintenance ...46 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...48 SRS Components ...48 How... ...55 Driver and Passenger Safety Important Safety Precautions ...6 Your Car's Safety Features ...7 Seat Belts ...8 Airbags ...10 Seats & Seat-Backs ...11 Head Restraints ...11 Door Locks ...11 Pre-Drive Safety Checklist ...12 Protecting Adults ...13 1. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...14 4. Adjust the...
Owner's Manual
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... upright and as far back as possible from your safety. Your Car's Safety Features Pre-Drive Safety Checklist To make sure you drive away: All adults, and children who have outgrown child safety seats, are wearing their seat belts and wearing them properly (see page 16 ). All cargo is properly restrained in a child...
... upright and as far back as possible from your safety. Your Car's Safety Features Pre-Drive Safety Checklist To make sure you drive away: All adults, and children who have outgrown child safety seats, are wearing their seat belts and wearing them properly (see page 16 ). All cargo is properly restrained in a child...
Owner's Manual
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... the occupant's head rests against the occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position and sit well back in place and positioned properly before driving. See page 86 for how to adjust seatbacks. Properly adjusted head restraints will help ...for how to adjust the head restraints. Driver and Passenger Safety 15 Protecting Adults Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the center of the restraint. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury. 4.Adjust the...
... the occupant's head rests against the occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position and sit well back in place and positioned properly before driving. See page 86 for how to adjust seatbacks. Properly adjusted head restraints will help ...for how to adjust the head restraints. Driver and Passenger Safety 15 Protecting Adults Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the center of the restraint. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury. 4.Adjust the...
Owner's Manual
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... remove any slack from the shoulder part, then check that the belt is securely latched. Also check that the belt rests across your back. Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injuries in a crash. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. This could cause very serious injuries in your shoulder. spreads...
... remove any slack from the shoulder part, then check that the belt is securely latched. Also check that the belt rests across your back. Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injuries in a crash. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. This could cause very serious injuries in your shoulder. spreads...
Owner's Manual
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... lap portion of injuries to both the mother and her unborn child, a pregnant woman should always wear a seat belt whenever she drives or rides in a vehicle. This will reduce the risk of the belt as low as possible from the steering wheel or dashboard. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 19 Devices intended to...
... lap portion of injuries to both the mother and her unborn child, a pregnant woman should always wear a seat belt whenever she drives or rides in a vehicle. This will reduce the risk of the belt as low as possible from the steering wheel or dashboard. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 19 Devices intended to...
Owner's Manual
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...unrestrained or not properly restrained. Children depend on adults to read this section. 26 .) A larger child should always be restrained with a seat belt. (See page 37 .) CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 21 Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many parents and other adults ...a child seat. A larger child should be sure to protect them. So if you have children, or if you ever need to drive with a seat belt. However, despite their best intentions, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they ride in your car, be properly ...
...unrestrained or not properly restrained. Children depend on adults to read this section. 26 .) A larger child should always be restrained with a seat belt. (See page 37 .) CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 21 Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many parents and other adults ...a child seat. A larger child should be sure to protect them. So if you have children, or if you ever need to drive with a seat belt. However, despite their best intentions, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they ride in your car, be properly ...
Owner's Manual
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... say they can be properly restrained. Make sure the seat belt is far safer for a child than three children in your car has warning labels on these labels. The back seat is properly positioned and secured (see page 13 ). If You Must Drive with the child in the seat (see page 37... to put an infant or small child in the front passenger seat so they prefer to a child distracts the driver from the important tasks of driving, placing both of the front airbag hazards, your car: Place the largest child in the back seat where children can watch the child, or because...
... say they can be properly restrained. Make sure the seat belt is far safer for a child than three children in your car has warning labels on these labels. The back seat is properly positioned and secured (see page 13 ). If You Must Drive with the child in the seat (see page 37... to put an infant or small child in the front passenger seat so they prefer to a child distracts the driver from the important tasks of driving, placing both of the front airbag hazards, your car: Place the largest child in the back seat where children can watch the child, or because...
Owner's Manual
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... to the car can be firmly secured in this car. 2. Properly secure the child seat to the car with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. If the child seat is secure. Storing a Child Seat designed to be thrown around the car during a collision, we recommend that it is not secure... make sure it does not move at all. Make sure the child seat is properly secured. All child seats are To provide security during normal driving maneuvers as well as possible. A child who is properly strapped in a crash and be thrown out of child seat that it is firmly secured. Some...
... to the car can be firmly secured in this car. 2. Properly secure the child seat to the car with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. If the child seat is secure. Storing a Child Seat designed to be thrown around the car during a collision, we recommend that it is not secure... make sure it does not move at all. Make sure the child seat is properly secured. All child seats are To provide security during normal driving maneuvers as well as possible. A child who is properly strapped in a crash and be thrown out of child seat that it is firmly secured. Some...
Owner's Manual
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... locked and you will need to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If you can pull the belt out, it may help to remove any slack from side to side to verify that the belt is locked, you might hear a clicking noise as the belt retracts). 3. Protecting Children 2. Push and pull the child seat... to put weight on the child seat, or push on the back of the belt. If the belt is locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle and pull up on it stops, then let the belt feed back into the retractor (you will not be able to retract fully, then...
... locked and you will need to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If you can pull the belt out, it may help to remove any slack from side to side to verify that the belt is locked, you might hear a clicking noise as the belt retracts). 3. Protecting Children 2. Push and pull the child seat... to put weight on the child seat, or push on the back of the belt. If the belt is locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle and pull up on it stops, then let the belt feed back into the retractor (you will not be able to retract fully, then...
Owner's Manual
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... the lap part of the belt is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it . Protecting Children 2. After the belt has retracted, tug on the belt. 5. Push and pull the child seat forward and from the lap part of the seat, while pulling up to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If the child seat... is not tight, the child seat will not be secure. To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle and pull up on it to repeat these...
... the lap part of the belt is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it . Protecting Children 2. After the belt has retracted, tug on the belt. 5. Push and pull the child seat forward and from the lap part of the seat, while pulling up to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. If the child seat... is not tight, the child seat will not be secure. To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle and pull up on it to repeat these...
Owner's Manual
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... get closed in the door. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver's have an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you and your passengers to fasten your ...body to secure child seats with this type of the way and will stop , the retractor automatically locks the belt to remind you move freely in all five ...
... get closed in the door. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver's have an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you and your passengers to fasten your ...body to secure child seats with this type of the way and will stop , the retractor automatically locks the belt to remind you move freely in all five ...
Owner's Manual
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...Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your car well maintained and to obtain a copy, or see your Honda, you may want to purchase the Service Manual. If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on... Spark Plugs ...227 Replacement ...227 Specifications ...229 Battery ...230 Wiper Blades ...232 Air Conditioning System ...234 Dust and Pollen Filter ...235 Drive Belts ...237 Timing Belt ...237 Tires ...238 Inflation ...238 Recommended Tire Pressures for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself. This section also...
...Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your car well maintained and to obtain a copy, or see your Honda, you may want to purchase the Service Manual. If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on... Spark Plugs ...227 Replacement ...227 Specifications ...229 Battery ...230 Wiper Blades ...232 Air Conditioning System ...234 Dust and Pollen Filter ...235 Drive Belts ...237 Timing Belt ...237 Tires ...238 Inflation ...238 Recommended Tire Pressures for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself. This section also...
Owner's Manual
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... lines (including ABS) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system, Fuel lines and connections Replace air cleaner element Inspect and adjust drive belts Replace dust and pollen filter Replace transmission fluid Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) M/T... A/T CVT Service the following items at the recommended intervals. 1 2 Replace spark plugs Inspect valve clearance Replace timing belt, and inspect water pump Inspect idle speed Replace engine coolant Replace brake fluid Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km) Inspect every 110,000 ...
... lines (including ABS) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system, Fuel lines and connections Replace air cleaner element Inspect and adjust drive belts Replace dust and pollen filter Replace transmission fluid Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) M/T... A/T CVT Service the following items at the recommended intervals. 1 2 Replace spark plugs Inspect valve clearance Replace timing belt, and inspect water pump Inspect idle speed Replace engine coolant Replace brake fluid Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km) Inspect every 110,000 ...
Owner's Manual
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...brake adjustment. Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS). U.S. Do items in A, C, D. Replace transmission fluid (CVT) 2. Inspect valve clearance. Replace timing belt, inspect water pump. Do items in A, B. Check all fluid levels, condition of mileage) Do items in A, E. Do items in A, B, C, D....of mileage) Do items in A. Inspect fuel lines and connections. Do items in A. Inspect idle speed. Inspect and adjust drive belts. Do items in A. NOTE: Check engine oil and coolant at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Maintenance 201...
...brake adjustment. Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS). U.S. Do items in A, C, D. Replace transmission fluid (CVT) 2. Inspect valve clearance. Replace timing belt, inspect water pump. Do items in A, B. Check all fluid levels, condition of mileage) Do items in A, E. Do items in A, B, C, D....of mileage) Do items in A. Inspect fuel lines and connections. Do items in A. Inspect idle speed. Inspect and adjust drive belts. Do items in A. NOTE: Check engine oil and coolant at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Maintenance 201...
Owner's Manual
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...000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years Every 3 years (independent of mileage) 1: Refer to page 235 for replacement information under special driving conditions. 2: Refer to page 237 for Severe Conditions Replace engine oil Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month) ... levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system, Fuel lines and connections Lights and controls, Vehicle underbody Check parking brake adjustment Inspect and adjust drive belts Replace dust and pollen filter 1 Replace transmission fluid 24 36 48 60 Replace every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months Check...
...000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years Every 3 years (independent of mileage) 1: Refer to page 235 for replacement information under special driving conditions. 2: Refer to page 237 for Severe Conditions Replace engine oil Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month) ... levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system, Fuel lines and connections Lights and controls, Vehicle underbody Check parking brake adjustment Inspect and adjust drive belts Replace dust and pollen filter 1 Replace transmission fluid 24 36 48 60 Replace every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months Check...
Owner's Manual
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...,000 km (independent of fluids, and check for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time) C D Replace transmission fluid (M/T, A/T). Inspect fuel lines and connections. Inspect and adjust drive belts. Maintenance Schedule for leaks. Do items in A, B, D. Do items in A, C. Do items in A. Owners Refer to page 198 to determine which schedule to use Normal...
...,000 km (independent of fluids, and check for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time) C D Replace transmission fluid (M/T, A/T). Inspect fuel lines and connections. Inspect and adjust drive belts. Maintenance Schedule for leaks. Do items in A, B, D. Do items in A, C. Do items in A. Owners Refer to page 198 to determine which schedule to use Normal...
Owner's Manual
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... cars with your car in one or more of these conditions: In very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C). Drive Belts, Timing Belt Drive Belts POWER STEERING BELT The belts should normally be replaced at 60,000 miles (U.S.) or 100,000 km (Canada) if you see signs of wear or looseness, have the following ''play'' ...
... cars with your car in one or more of these conditions: In very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C). Drive Belts, Timing Belt Drive Belts POWER STEERING BELT The belts should normally be replaced at 60,000 miles (U.S.) or 100,000 km (Canada) if you see signs of wear or looseness, have the following ''play'' ...
Owner's Manual
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... ...215 Changing Oil How to ...211 When to...198 Charging System Indicator ...62, 279 Checklist, Before Driving ...176 Child Safety ...21 Child Seats Lower Anchorage ...42 Tether Anchorage Points ...41 Cleaner Element, Air ...225 Cleaning... Exterior ...256 Interior ...258 Seat Belts ...259 Vinyl ...259 Windows ...260 Clock, Setting the ...117, 129, 139 Clutch Fluid ...223 CO in... DOT Tire Quality Grading ...296 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission ...178 Drive Belts ...237 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 II
... ...215 Changing Oil How to ...211 When to...198 Charging System Indicator ...62, 279 Checklist, Before Driving ...176 Child Safety ...21 Child Seats Lower Anchorage ...42 Tether Anchorage Points ...41 Cleaner Element, Air ...225 Cleaning... Exterior ...256 Interior ...258 Seat Belts ...259 Vinyl ...259 Windows ...260 Clock, Setting the ...117, 129, 139 Clutch Fluid ...223 CO in... DOT Tire Quality Grading ...296 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission ...178 Drive Belts ...237 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 II
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...223 Manual Transmission ...222 Power Steering...224 Windshield Washer ...219 FM Stereo Radio Reception ...143 Folding Rear Seat ...90 Foreign Countries, Driving in ...299 Four-way Flashers ...74 Fuel ...162 Economy ...168 Fill Door and Cap...163 Gauge ...67 Octane Requirement ...162...275 Emergency Brake ...96 Emergency Flashers ...74 Emergency Towing ...289 Emergency Trunk Opener ...88 Emissions Controls...300 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...68 Drive Belts ...237 F Fabric, Cleaning ...259 Fan, Interior...108 Features, Comfort and Convenience ...103 Filling the Fuel Tank ...163 Filters Air ...
...223 Manual Transmission ...222 Power Steering...224 Windshield Washer ...219 FM Stereo Radio Reception ...143 Folding Rear Seat ...90 Foreign Countries, Driving in ...299 Four-way Flashers ...74 Fuel ...162 Economy ...168 Fill Door and Cap...163 Gauge ...67 Octane Requirement ...162...275 Emergency Brake ...96 Emergency Flashers ...74 Emergency Towing ...289 Emergency Trunk Opener ...88 Emissions Controls...300 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...68 Drive Belts ...237 F Fabric, Cleaning ...259 Fan, Interior...108 Features, Comfort and Convenience ...103 Filling the Fuel Tank ...163 Filters Air ...