ignition HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2002 7.G User Guide

To take the system out of CD mode,
press the AM or FM button, or insert
a cassette in the player. If a tape is
already in the cassette player, press
the TAPE button. When you return
to CD mode by pressing the CD
button, play will continue at the same
point that it left off.
If you turn the system of f while a CD
is playing, either with the PWR/VOL
knob or the ignition switch, play will
continue at the same point when you
turn it back on.
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You can use the SKIP buttons while
a disc is playing to select passages
and change tracks.
This feature,
when activated, plays the tracks on
the CD in random order, rather than
in the order they are recorded on the
CD. To activate Random Play, press
the RDM button. You will see RDM
in the display. The system will then
select and play tracks randomly.
This continues until you deactivate
RandomPlaybypressingtheRDM
button again.
To move rapidly within a track, press
and hold an appropriate SKIP button.
Press the button to move f orward,
or the button to move backward.
Release the button when the system
reaches the point you want.
To activate the Repeat
feature, press and release the Repeat
button. You will see REPEAT in the
display. The system continuously
replays the current track. Press the
Repeat button again to turn it off.
Each time you press the button
and release it, the system skips
f orward to the beginning of the next
track. Press and release the
buttontoskipbackwardtothe
beginning of the current track. Press
and release it again to skip to the
beginning of the previous track.
If you eject the disc, but do not
remove it from the slot, the system
will automatically reload the disc
af ter 15 seconds and put the CD
player in pause mode. To begin
playing the disc, press the CD button.
Press the eject button to remove the
disc f rom the drive.
If you turn the system of f while a CD
is playing, either with the PWR/VOL
knob or by turning off the ignition,
the disc will stay in the drive. When
youturnthesystembackon,theCD
will begin playing where it lef t of f .
When the system reaches the end of
the disc, it will return to the begin-
ning and play that disc again.
You can switch to the radio while a
CD is playing by pressing the AM or
FM button. Press the CD button to
return to playing the CD. The CD
will begin playing where it lef t of f .
RANDOM PLAY
REPEAT
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The tape direction indicator will light
to show you which side of the
cassette is playing. The indicates
thesideyouinsertedfacingupward
is now playing. If you want to play
the other side, press the PROG
button.
When the system reaches the end of
the tape, it will automatically reverse
direction and play the other side. If
you want to remove the cassette
f rom the drive, press the EJECT
button. If you turn the system of f while a
tape is playing, either with the PWR/
VOL knob or by turning of f the
ignition, the cassette will remain in
the drive. When you turn the system
back on, the tape will begin playing
where it lef t of f .
With a cassette playing, you can use
the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT
f unction to f ind a desired program.
Fast Forward and Re-
wind move the tape rapidly. To re-
wind the tape, push the REW button.
You will see REW in the display. To
fast forward the tape, push the FF
button. You will see FF displayed.
Press the PLAY button to take the
system out of rewind or f ast f orward.
If the system reaches the end of the
tape while in f ast f orward or rewind,
it automatically stops that function,
reverses direction, and begins to play.
To switch to the radio or CD player
while a tape is playing, press the AM,
FM or CD button. To change back to
the cassette player, push the TAPE
button.
Dolby noise reduction turns on when
you insert a cassette. If the tape was
not recorded with Dolby noise
reduction, turn it of f by pressing the
DOLBY button.
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T ape Search Functions
FF/REW
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This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning of f or
starting the engine. To shif t out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal. Press the release
button on the side of the shift lever
to move it. Use this position f or
your normal driving. The transmis-
sion automatically selects a suitable
gear f or your speed and acceleration.
You may notice the transmission
shif ting up at higher speeds when
the engine is cold. This helps the
engine warm up f aster.
To shif t to Reverse
f rom Park, see the explanation under
Park. To shif t to Reverse f rom
Neutral, come to a complete stop and
then shift. Press the release button
bef ore shif ting into Reverse f rom
Neutral.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see Shif t Lock Release on page
.
You must also press the release
button to shift into Park. To avoid
transmission damage, come to a
complete stop bef ore shif ting into
Park. The shif t lever must be in Park
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch. Use Neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop brief ly with
the engine idling. Shif t to Park posi-
tion if you need to leave the car for
any reason. Press on the brake pedal
when you are moving the shif t lever
f rom Neutral to another gear.
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Driving
Automatic Transmission
Park (P)
Drive (D )
Reverse (R) Neutral (N)
4
214

Loosen the drain plug on the
bottom of the radiator. The
coolant will drain through the
splash guard. Remove the drain
bolt and washer f rom the engine
block.
Openthehood.Makesurethe
engine and radiator are cool to the
touch.
Turn the ignition ON (II). Turn
the temperature control dial to
90°F (32°C). Turn of f the ignition
and remove the key.
Remove the radiator cap.
Turn the ignition ON (II). Turn
the temperature control Dial all
the way clockwise. Turn of f the
ignition and remove the key.
1.
3.
2.
4-cylinder models
EX V-6 model
Except EX V-6 model
Maint enance
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The spark plugs in your car should
be replaced according to the time
and distance recommendations in
the maintenance schedule.Loosen the two holding clips by
turning the heads one-quarter turn
counterclockwise with a f lat-tipped
screwdriver. Remove the cover on
the f ront cylinder bank by pulling
it straight up. Disconnect the wire connector
f rom the ignition coil by pushing
on the lock tab and pulling on the
connector. Pull on the plastic
connector, not the wires.
Remove the spark plug with
a f ive-eighths inch (16 mm) spark
plug socket.
Use a wrench to remove the
hexagonsocketheadcapbolt
holding the ignition coil. Remove
the ignition coil by pulling it
straight out.
Clean up any dirt and oil that have
collected around the ignition coils.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5.
Replacement
Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models)
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Torque the spark plug. (If you do
not have a torque wrench, tighten
the spark plug two-thirds of a turn
af ter it contacts the cylinder head.)
Tightening torque:
Put the new spark plug into the
socket; then screw it into the hole.
Screw it in by hand so you do not
crossthread it.
Install the ignition coil. Reinstall
the hexagon socket head cap bolt.Push the wire connector onto the
ignition coil. Make sure it locks in
place.
Spark Plug Gap: Reinstall the cover on the front
cylinder bank while putting its
mounting clip in the hole on the
passenger’s side. Secure the cover
by turning the heads of the two
holding clips one-quarter turn
clockwise with a f lat-tipped
screwdriver.
Repeat this procedure f or the
other f ive spark plugs.
NGK:
DENSO:
6. 7.
8.9.
10. 11.
Specif ications:
Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models)
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Tighten the spark plugs caref ully. A
spark plug that is too loose can
overheat and damage the engine.
Overtightening can cause damage to
the threads in the cylinder head.

If you decide to tow your car with all
f our wheels on the ground, make
sure you use a properly-designed and
attached tow bar. Prepare the car for
towing as described above, and leave
the ignition switch in Accessory (I)
so the steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any items
plugged into the accessory power
socket are turned of f so they do not
rundownthebattery.
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The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in Accessory (I), and
make sure the steering wheel turns
f reely bef ore you begin towing.Trying to lif t or tow your car by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the car’s weight.

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Gas Mileage, Improving . 201
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Gasohol . 347
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Gasoline . 194
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Gauge . 61
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Octane Requirement . 194
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Tank, Filling the . 194
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Gas Station Procedures . 194
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 61
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Fuel . 61
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Speedometer . 60
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Tachometer . 60
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 213
5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 211
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Glass Cleaning . 308
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Glove Box . 81
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 292
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 68 ........................................
Headlights . 64
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Aiming . 292
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Automatic Lighting Off . 65
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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Low Beams, Turning on . 64
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Reminder Chime . 64
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 292
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Turning on . 64
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Head Restraints . 86
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Heating and Cooling . 104
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High Altitude, Starting at . 210
HomeLink Universal
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Transmitter . 188
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Hood, Opening the . 196
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Hydraulic Clutch . 268
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Hydroplaning . 226
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 340
Ignition
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Keys . 70
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Switch . 72
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Timing Control System . 350
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Immobilizer System . 71
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Important Safety Precautions . 6 .........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 55
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Inf ant Restraint . 30
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Inf ant Seats . 30
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 284
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Inside Mirror . 93
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Inspection, Tire . 286
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Instrument Panel . 55
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 65
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Interior Cleaning . 306
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Interior Lights . 101
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Car . 315
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Jack, Tire . 314
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Jump Starting . 320
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Keys . 70
Index
G H I J K
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Maintenance . 235
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 247
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Record . 245
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Required Indicator . 62
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Saf ety . 236
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Schedule . 240-244
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 56, 327
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Manual Transmission . 211
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 265
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Meters, Gauges . 60
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Methanol in Gasoline . 347
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 94
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Moonroof . 92
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Closing Manually . 330
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Operation . 92
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Neutral Gear Position . 214
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New Vehicle Break-in . 194
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 212
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 340 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 194
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Odometer . 60
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Odometer, Trip . 61
Oil
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Change, How to . 252
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Change, When to . 240
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Checking Engine . 198
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Pressure Indicator . 56, 325
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 251
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 73
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 348
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Outside Mirrors . 93
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Overheating, Engine . 323
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 247
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Oxygenated Fuel . 347
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Panel Brightness Control . 65
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Park Gear Position . 214
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Parking . 218
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Label, Certif ication . 340
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Lane Change, Signaling . 66
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 42
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 292
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Indicator . 55
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Parking . 64
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Turn Signal . 66
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 72
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 72
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Fuel Fill Door . 194
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Glove Box . 81
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Power Door . 74
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Trunk . 79
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Low Coolant Level . 200
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 211
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 325
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 342
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Luggage . 204
Index
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