Owner's Manual
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Appearance Care ...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 ...ii Your Car at a Glance ...2 Driver and ...technical literature. Things to the dealer. Technical Information ...285 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. only) ...303 How to the fuel pump. Index ...I Service Information Summary A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to handle them.
Appearance Care ...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 ...ii Your Car at a Glance ...2 Driver and ...technical literature. Things to the dealer. Technical Information ...285 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. only) ...303 How to the fuel pump. Index ...I Service Information Summary A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to handle them.
Owner's Manual
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Do not change the oil until the recommended time or mileage interval shown in the maintenance schedule. Gasoline Your Honda is designed to operate on . New brakes need to be broken-in by paying extra attention to how you use for service. 156 Before ...period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. You should follow these same recommendations with a pump octane number of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise in the engine that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. Use of 86 or higher. Avoid hard braking. This contributes to ...
Do not change the oil until the recommended time or mileage interval shown in the maintenance schedule. Gasoline Your Honda is designed to operate on . New brakes need to be broken-in by paying extra attention to how you use for service. 156 Before ...period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. You should follow these same recommendations with a pump octane number of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise in the engine that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. Use of 86 or higher. Avoid hard braking. This contributes to ...
Owner's Manual
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..., there may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Do not try to ''top off'' the tank, leave some room for the fuel to help keep heat, sparks, and flame away. You can be a problem with this system. Wipe up spills immediately. 3. Consult your dealer. 1.... Your car has an on the handle to the service station pumps. 2. Handle fuel only outdoors. Open the fuel fill door by pushing on -board refueling vapor recovery system to expand with that side closest to the left of the car, park...
..., there may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Do not try to ''top off'' the tank, leave some room for the fuel to help keep heat, sparks, and flame away. You can be a problem with this system. Wipe up spills immediately. 3. Consult your dealer. 1.... Your car has an on the handle to the service station pumps. 2. Handle fuel only outdoors. Open the fuel fill door by pushing on -board refueling vapor recovery system to expand with that side closest to the left of the car, park...
Owner's Manual
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... (independent of mileage) 2 Replace air cleaner element Replace spark plugs Inspect valve clearance Replace timing belt, inspect auto-tensioner, and water pump Inspect idle speed Replace engine coolant Replace brake fluid 1: See dust and pollen filter on page 229 for Normal Conditions Replace engine oil Rotate...Suspension components Driveshaft boots, Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system, Fuel lines and connections Inspect and adjust drive belts Replace dust and pollen filter 1 Replace transmission fluid Check oil and coolant at each...
... (independent of mileage) 2 Replace air cleaner element Replace spark plugs Inspect valve clearance Replace timing belt, inspect auto-tensioner, and water pump Inspect idle speed Replace engine coolant Replace brake fluid 1: See dust and pollen filter on page 229 for Normal Conditions Replace engine oil Rotate...Suspension components Driveshaft boots, Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system, Fuel lines and connections Inspect and adjust drive belts Replace dust and pollen filter 1 Replace transmission fluid Check oil and coolant at each...
Owner's Manual
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... 60,000 mi/96,000 km/5 yrs. Inspect front and rear brakes. Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots. Inspect driveshaft boots. Inspect fuel lines and connections. Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy. 120,000 mi/192,000 km 120,000 mi/192,000 km.... Do items in A, B, C. Do items in A, C. Replace transmission fluid (CVT). Do items in A. Replace timing belt, inspect auto-tensioner, and water pump. Replace engine oil filter. Check all fluid levels, condition of time). Replace air cleaner element every 30,000 mi/48,000 km (independent of fluids, ...
... 60,000 mi/96,000 km/5 yrs. Inspect front and rear brakes. Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots. Inspect driveshaft boots. Inspect fuel lines and connections. Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy. 120,000 mi/192,000 km 120,000 mi/192,000 km.... Do items in A, B, C. Do items in A, C. Replace transmission fluid (CVT). Do items in A. Replace timing belt, inspect auto-tensioner, and water pump. Replace engine oil filter. Check all fluid levels, condition of time). Replace air cleaner element every 30,000 mi/48,000 km (independent of fluids, ...
Owner's Manual
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...Inspect valve clearance Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy Replace timing belt 2, inspect auto-tensioner, and water pump Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km) or 7 years Inspect idle speed Replace engine coolant At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or ...10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years Replace brake fluid Every 3 years (independent 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...
...Inspect valve clearance Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy Replace timing belt 2, inspect auto-tensioner, and water pump Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km) or 7 years Inspect idle speed Replace engine coolant At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or ...10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years Replace brake fluid Every 3 years (independent 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...
Owner's Manual
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... valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy. 198 Maintenance Inspect valva clearance, cold engine. Inspect idle speed. Replace timing belt 2, inspect auto-tensioner, and water pump. Do items in E. NOTE: Check engine oil and coolant at each...
... valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy. 198 Maintenance Inspect valva clearance, cold engine. Inspect idle speed. Replace timing belt 2, inspect auto-tensioner, and water pump. Do items in E. NOTE: Check engine oil and coolant at each...
Owner's Manual
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...least monthly during normal usage. Antif reeze can damage your car's paint, while a vinegar/water solution can damage the windshield washer pump. Use only commercially-available windshield washer f luid. Maintenance 213 Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield washer reservoir at the level... in cold weather. The windshield washer reservoir is low (see page 66 ). On Canadian models LEVEL GAUGE When you stop for fuel. This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in the windshield washer reservoir. This will light when the level is located behind the...
...least monthly during normal usage. Antif reeze can damage your car's paint, while a vinegar/water solution can damage the windshield washer pump. Use only commercially-available windshield washer f luid. Maintenance 213 Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield washer reservoir at the level... in cold weather. The windshield washer reservoir is low (see page 66 ). On Canadian models LEVEL GAUGE When you stop for fuel. This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in the windshield washer reservoir. This will light when the level is located behind the...
Owner's Manual
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... may not be an electrical problem, such as no power to ON (II) for a minute and watch the fuel gauge. Check all the fuses (see page 81 ). Turn the ignition switch to the fuel pump. If you find the problem. See Emergency Towing on page 171 . If Your Engine Won't Start The Starter..., you turn the ignition switch to START (III), but the engine does not run. Are you have fuel? Your car has the Immobilizer System. Do you using the proper starting procedure? The low fuel level warning light may be working, so you were not reminded to blink rapidly. You should use a ...
... may not be an electrical problem, such as no power to ON (II) for a minute and watch the fuel gauge. Check all the fuses (see page 81 ). Turn the ignition switch to the fuel pump. If you find the problem. See Emergency Towing on page 171 . If Your Engine Won't Start The Starter..., you turn the ignition switch to START (III), but the engine does not run. Are you have fuel? Your car has the Immobilizer System. Do you using the proper starting procedure? The low fuel level warning light may be working, so you were not reminded to blink rapidly. You should use a ...
Owner's Manual
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... 7.5 A 20 A 7.5 A 10 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 10 A 10 A Circuits Protected Power Window Relay Moonroof Accessory, Radio SIDE SRS Meter ABS Daytime Running Lights SRS Power Mirrors (Security) Not Used Fuel Pump Accessory Power Socket Turn Signal Lights Front Wipers Not Used Front Right Power Window Front Left Power Window Not Used Not Used No.
... 7.5 A 20 A 7.5 A 10 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 10 A 10 A Circuits Protected Power Window Relay Moonroof Accessory, Radio SIDE SRS Meter ABS Daytime Running Lights SRS Power Mirrors (Security) Not Used Fuel Pump Accessory Power Socket Turn Signal Lights Front Wipers Not Used Front Right Power Window Front Left Power Window Not Used Not Used No.
Owner's Manual
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... of oxygenates: ETHANOL (ethyl or grain alcohol) You may use an oxygenated fuel, be posted on the pump. METHANOL (methyl or wood alcohol) Your vehicle was not designed to confirm the fuel's contents. Methanol can corrode metal parts in the fuel system, and also damage plastic and rubber components. These gasolines are not covered...
... of oxygenates: ETHANOL (ethyl or grain alcohol) You may use an oxygenated fuel, be posted on the pump. METHANOL (methyl or wood alcohol) Your vehicle was not designed to confirm the fuel's contents. Methanol can corrode metal parts in the fuel system, and also damage plastic and rubber components. These gasolines are not covered...
Owner's Manual
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Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 ) Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20 detergent oil (see page 218 ). Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 214 ). Oil change capacity (including ...Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement. Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Service Information Summary Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane ...
Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 ) Recommended Engine Oil: API Premium grade 5W-20 detergent oil (see page 218 ). Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 214 ). Oil change capacity (including ...Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement. Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Service Information Summary Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane ...