wiper blades HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2002 7.G Owners Manual

µµBeing able to see
clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important
in all weather conditions. This is
more dif f icult in bad weather. To be
seen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights. Check your tires
f requently f or wear and proper
pressure. Both are important in
preventing ‘‘hydroplaning’’ (loss of
traction on a wet surface). In the
winter, mount snow tires on all f our
wheels f or the best handling.
Watch road conditions caref ully,
they can change f rom moment to
moment. Wet leaves can be as slip-
pery as ice. ‘‘Clear’’ roads can have
patches of ice. Driving conditions
can be very hazardous when the
outside temperature is near f reezing.
The road surf ace can become
covered with areas of water puddles
mixed with areas of ice, so your
traction can change without warning.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers f requently. Keep the wind-
shield washer reservoir f ull of the
proper f luid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to
streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the def rosters and air
conditioning to keep the windows
f rom f ogging up on the inside (see
page ).
Be caref ul when downshif ting. If
traction is low, you can lock up the
drive wheels f or a moment and cause
askid.Be very cautious when passing, or
beingpassedbyothervehicles.The
spray f rom large vehicles reduces
your visibility, and the wind buf f eting
can cause you to lose control.
109
Visibility Traction
Driving
Driving in Bad Weather
226

Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grasping the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal rein-
f orcement along the back edge,
remove the metal reinf orcement
strips f rom the old wiper blade and
install them in the slots along the
edge of the new blade.Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the passenger’s side f irst,
then the driver’s side.
3. 4. 5. 6.
7.
Wiper Blades
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Parking Brake . 95
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Parking Lights . 64
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 351
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PGM-FI System . 350
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Polishing and Waxing . 305
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Pollen Filter . 282
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children . 21
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Protecting Inf ants . 30
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Protecting Larger Children . 36
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Protecting Small Children . 33
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 39
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Using LATCH . 40
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Saf ety Belts . 8 .........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 358
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9
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Door Locks . 10
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Head Restraints . 10
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Seat Belts . 8
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 52
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8
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Additional Information . 42
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 43
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Cleaning . 307
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 42
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Maintenance . 44
Reminder Light and
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Beeper . 42, 56
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System Components . 42
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Seats, Adjusting the . 82
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Security System . 184
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Serial Number . 340
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Service Intervals . 240
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Service Manual . 359
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Service Station Procedures . 194
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Radiator Overheating . 323
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Radio/Cassette Sound System . 119
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 296
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Rear Seat Armrest . 88
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Rear Seat, Folding . 87 ............................
Rear View Mirror . 93
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Rear Window Def ogger . 68
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 82, 85
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 212
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Reminder Lights . 55
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Remote Transmitter . 75
Replacement Inf ormation
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Air Cleaner Element . 269
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Coolant . 257
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Engine Oil and Filter . 252
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Fuses . 332
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Light Bulbs . 292
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Schedule . 240
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Spark Plugs . 272, 274
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Tires . 287
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Wiper Blades . 279
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 44
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 200
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Restraint, Child . 21
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Reverse Gear Position . 214
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Rotation, Tire . 287
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Wipers, Windshield.......................
Changing Blades . 279
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Operation . 66
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Worn Tires . 286
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 336
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Timing Belt . 281
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Tires . 285
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Wiper Blades . 277
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 44
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 198
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Restraint, Child . 20
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Reverse Gear Position . 212
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Rotation, Tire . 285
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 41
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 360
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9
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Door Locks . 10
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Head Restraints . 10
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Seat Belts . 8
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 53
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8, 41
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Additional Information . 41
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 43 .....................................
Cleaning . 307
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15, 41
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Maintenance . 44
Reminder Light and
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Beeper . 41, 58
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System Components . 41
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Seats, Adjusting the . 85
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Seat Heaters . 93
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Security System . 180
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Serial Number . 342
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Service Intervals . 238
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Service Manual . 361
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Service Station Procedures . 193
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Setting the Clock . 100
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 211
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Shif t Lock Release . 214
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Side Airbags . 47
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Side Airbag Indicator . 49, 60
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 296
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Signaling Turns . 69
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Snow Tires . 287
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 304
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Sound System . 123, 138 Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 312
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Specif ications . 345, 347
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 269, 271
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Specif ications Charts . 344, 346
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Speed Control . 181
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Speedometer . 63
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Spotlights . 105
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 45
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Additional Safety Precautions . 50
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 43
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 48
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How Your Airbags Work . 45
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SRS Components . 45
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SRS Service . 50
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SRS Indicator . 48, 60
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Starting the Engine . 207
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 208
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With a Dead Battery . 321
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State Emissions Testing . 355
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Upholstery Cleaning . 307
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 252
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Vanity Mirror . 103
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 203
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Vehicle Dimensions . 344, 346
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 342
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Vehicle Storage . 301
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Ventilation . 111, 115
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VIN . 342
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Vinyl Cleaning . 307
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Viscosity, Oil . 249
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 53
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Warranty Coverages . 361
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 260
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Indicator . 62
Washer, Windshield .....................................
Operation . 71
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Washing . 304 ..................
Waxing and Polishing . 305
Wheels
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Adjusting the Steering . 73
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Alignment and Balance . 284
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Compact Spare . 312
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Wrench . 314
Windows .....................................
Cleaning . 308
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Operating the Power . 94
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Rear, Def ogger . 72
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 70
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Def roster . 113, 121
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Washers . 71
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 277
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Operation . 70
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Worn Tires . 283
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 339
: U.S. and Canada only
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