tire type HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G Workshop Manual

Towing
lf the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional
towing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another
vehicle with just a rope or chain. lt is very dangerous.
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle.
Flat-bed Equipment The operator loads the vehicle
on the back of a truck. This is the best way of
transporting the vehicle.
To accommodate flat-bed equipment. the vehicle is
equipped with towing hooks (A)and tie down hooks {B).
The towing hook can be used with a winch to pull the
vehicle onto the truck, and the tie down hooks slots can
be used to secure the vehicle to truck.
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Wheel Lift Equipment The tow truck uses two
pivoting arms that go under the tires (front or rear) and
lifts them off the ground. The other two wheels remain
on the ground. This is an acceptable way of towing the
vehicle.
Sling-type Equipment The tow truck uses metal
cables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around
parts of the frame or suspension and the cables lift that
end of the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's
suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this
method of towing is attemPted.
lf the vehicle cannot be transported by flat-bed, it
should be towed with the front wheels off the ground lf
due to damage, the vehicle must be towed with the
front wheels on the ground, do the following:
. Release the parking brake.. shift the transmission in Neutral.
It is best to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles (80
km), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).
. lmproper towing preparation will damage the
transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. lf
you cannot shift the transmission, the vehicle must
be transDorted on a flat-bed.. Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage, The bumpers are not
designed to support the vehicle's weight.

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ItemMeasuremeniOualificationSpecilicationSTEERINGTypeElectric, Power assisted rack and pinion
Overall ratio15.1Turns,lock to-lock
Steering wheel diameter360 mm (14.2 in)SUSPENSIONTypeIndependent srrul with stabiliTer. coil springRearDouble wishboneShock absorberFrontTelescopic, hydraulic. nitrogen gas-frlled
RearTelescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas,filledWHEEL
ALIGNMENT
CamberFront0"00'
Bear0.45'
CasterFront1'33'TotaltoeFront0 mm (0 in.)
RearIn 2 mm (1/16 in.)BRAKESType of service brakeFrontPowerassisted self-adjusling ventilated disc
BearPower-assisted self-adjusting solid discType of parking brakeMechanical actuating, rear wheelsPad friction surface areaFront45 cm'(7.0 sq in.)x2
Rear28 cm'(4.3 sq in.) x 2TIRESSize offront and reartiresPl95/60 815 88VSize o{ spare tireT125r0 D15 95MAIR
CONDITIONING
CompressorTypeScroll
Number of
cylinders
Capacity85.7 m015.23 cu in.)/rev.
Maximum speed12,000 rpm
Lubricant capacity130 m0 {4 1/3 floz)
LubricanttypeSP-10 (P/N 38897'P13-A01AH or38899-P13 A01)CondenserTypeCorrugated finEvaporatorTvpeCorrugated fin
BlowerTypeSirocco fan
Motor type220 Wl12 V
Speed control4 Speeo
Maximum capacity480 m" 116.900 cu ft)/hTemperature controlAirmixtype
Compressor clutchTvpeDry, single plate, poly-V belt drive
Electricalpower
cons!mptron at
68"F (20.C)
42 W maximum at 12 V
RefrigerantTypeHFC 134a (R-134a)
Capacity500 550 g (17.6 19.4 oz)
Design Specifications
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