fuel cap HONDA CIVIC 2002 7.G Owners Manual

Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Because the f uel f ill cap is on the
driver’s side of the car, park with
that side closest to the service
station pumps. Your car has an on-board ref ueling
vapor recovery system to help
keep f uel vapors f rom going into
the atmosphere. If the fuel nozzle
keeps clicking of f even though the
tank is not f ull, there may be a
problem with this system. Consult
your dealer.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top of f ’’ the tank, leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
Open the f uel f ill door by pushing
onthehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat.
1. 2. 3. 4.
CONT INUED
Filling the Fuel Tank
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving165
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PPuusshhGasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.

Check the level in the windshield
washer reservoir at least monthly
during normal usage. In bad weather,
when you use the washers of ten,
check the level every time you stop
for fuel.When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.
The windshield washer reservoir is
located behind the driver’s side
headlight. Check the reservoir’s f luid
level by removing the cap and
looking at the level gauge attached
to the cap. Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
The low washer level indicator will
light when the level is low (see page
).
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On Canadian models
Windshield Washers
Maint enance219
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Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir.
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.

Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your Honda, and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers . 294
................................
Specif ications . 296
DOT Tire Quality Grading
.............................
(U.S.Cars) .298
.................................
Treadwear . 298
......................................
Traction . 298
.............................
Temperature . 299
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 300
......
Driving in Foreign Countries . 301 .......................
Emissions Controls . 302
.....................
The Clean Air Act . 302
Crankcase Emissions Control
....................................
System . 302
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System . 302
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery . 302
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 303
....................
PGM-FI System . 303
Ignition Timing Control
................................
System . 303
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System . 303
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter . 303
....................
Replacement Parts . 303
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 304
..............
State Emissions Testing . 305
T echnical Inf ormat ion
T echnical Inf ormation293

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation296
Dimensions
Weights
Engine Capacities
174.6 in (4,435 mm)
67.3 in (1,710 mm)
56.9 in (1,445 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
2.95 x 3.72 in (75.0 x 94.4 mm) 13.2 US gal (50
, 11.0 Imp gal)
1.03 US gal (3.9
, 0.86 Imp gal)
102 cu-in (1.668 cm
)
9.5 9.9
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC , SOHC VTEC
4-cylinder gasoline engine Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluid1.06 US gal (4.0
, 0.88 Imp gal)
1.35 US gal (5.1
, 1.12 Imp gal)
1.32 US gal (5.0, 1.10 Imp gal)
3.4 US qt (3.2
, 2.8 Imp qt)
3.7 US qt (3.5, 3.1 Imp qt)
3.2 US qt (3.0, 2.6 Imp qt)
3.5 US qt (3.3, 2.9 Imp qt)
4.4 US qt (4.2, 3.7 Imp qt)
1.6 US qt (1.5, 1.3 Imp qt)
1.7 US qt (1.6, 1.4 Imp qt)
2.9 US qt (2.7, 2.4 Imp qt)
6.2 US qt (5.9, 5.2 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
4.8 US qt (4.5, 4.0 Imp qt)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4
, 0.09 Imp gal)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
See spark plug maintenance
section page 229 .
FrontRear
Approx.
1: 2: 3:4:
1 : DX, LX
2:EX
DX, LXEXChange
ManualAutomatic
Total
ManualAutomatic
Change
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
ChangeTotal
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
12
12 1 2
3 434
Manual trans-
mission fluidIncluding filter
Windshield
washer reservoir

.................................................
Fuel . 164
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 165
...........................................
Gauge . 67
................
Octane Requirement . 164
...............................
Oxygenated . 300
........................
Reserve Indicator . 63
........................
Tank, Filling the . 165
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 285
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 170
..........................................
Gasohol . 300
.........................................
Gasoline . 164
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
...........................................
Gauge . 67
................
Octane Requirement . 164
........................
Tank, Filling the . 165
................
Gas Station Procedures . 165
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
...............................................
Fuel . 67
...............................
Speedometer . 66
.................................
Tachometer . 66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 183 5-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission . 180
..............................
Glass Cleaning . 262
........................................
Glove Box . 98
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 247
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
Headlights
........................................
Aiming . 247
............
Daytime Running Lights . 71
..................
High Beam Indicator . 63
........................
Reminder Beeper . 70
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 247
...................................
Turning on . 70
..............................
Head Restraints . 90
.....................
Heating and Cooling . 106
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 179
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 70
..............
High-mount Brake Light . 251
....................................
Hood Latch . 226
.......................
Hood, Opening the . 166
..................................................
Horn . 69
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch . 223
.................................
Hydroplaning . 193 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 294
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 77
...........................................
Switch . 80
............
Timing Control System . 303
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators, Instrument
.............................................
Panel . 59
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 31
Inf ant Seats
......
LATCH Anchorage System . 43
...........................
Lower Anchors . 43
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 42
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 238
..................
High Speed Driving . 239
.........................
Normal Driving . 239
...................................
Inside Mirror . 96
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 240
........................
Instrument Panel . 2, 58
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
...........................
Interior Cleaning . 260
...............................
Interior Lights . 102
........................................
Introduction . i
Index
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.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 174
......................
Vehicle Dimensions . 296
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 294
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 256
.....................................
Ventilation . 109
.................................................
VIN . 294
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning . 261
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 210
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 55
..................
Warranty Coverages . 309
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 219
.......................................
Indicator . 63
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 298
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 302
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels . 300
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 304
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 68
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 42
............................
Thef t Protection . 157
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 304
..........
Time, Setting the . 119, 131, 143
....................................
Timing Belt . 237
....................................
Tire Chains . 244
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 267
...............................................
Tires . 238
..............................
Air Pressure . 238
.........................
Checking Wear . 240
..........................
Compact Spare . 266
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 298
......................................
Inf lation . 238
..................................
Inspection . 240
..............................
Maintenance . 240
...................................
Replacing . 242
......................................
Rotating . 241
...........................................
Snow . 243
............................
Specif ications . 297 ................................
Tire Chains . 244
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 267
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 193
..................
Emergency Towing . 290
...........................
Traction Devices . 244
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 220
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 221
..................
Fluid Selection . 220, 221
..............
Identif ication Number . 295
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 183
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 180
.....................................
Treadwear . 298
.......................................
Trip Meter . 67
................................................
Trunk . 86
........................................
Opening . 86
...................
Open Monitor Light . 63
....................................
Turn Signals . 72
.....................
Underside, Cleaning . 263 Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 265
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 298
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 164
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning . 260
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 212
Index
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V
VIII

Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Brake Fluid:
5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
13.2 US gal (50
, 11.0 Imp gal)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
3.4 US qt (3.2
, 2.8 Imp qt)
3.7 US qt (3.5
, 3.1 Imp qt) Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an API service
SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or
10W-40 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Capacity (including differential): 1.6 US qt (1.5
, 1.3 Imp qt)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
DX, LX EX 220
221
224 222
209