brake light HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2001 7.G Owner's Manual

If your car’s battery has run down,
you may be able to start the engine
by using a booster battery. Although
this seems like a simple procedure,
you should take several precautions.
You cannot start a Honda with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it.To jump start your car, f ollow these
directions closely:
Open the hood and check the
physical condition of the battery
(see page ). In very cold
weather, check the condition of
the electrolyte. If it seems slushy
or like ice, do not try jump starting
until it thaws. Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, stereo system,
lights, etc.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park and set the parking brake.
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Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed273
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery. If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.

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Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the
longer distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the car. You
should have it towed, and repaired as
soon as possible. (See
on page .)
If you must drive the car a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and cautiously.
If it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a problem with the car’s
brake system. In most cases, the
problem is a low f luid level in the
brake f luid reservoir. Press lightly on
the brake pedal to see if it f eels
normal. If it does, check the brake
f luid level the next time you stop at a
service station (see page ). If the
fluid level is low, take the car to your
dealer and have the brake system
inspected f or leaks or worn brake
pads.
However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. Because of the
brake system’s dual-circuit design, a
problem in one part of the system
will still give you braking at two
wheels. You will f eel the brake pedal
go down much f arther bef ore the car
begins to slow down, and you will
have to press harder on the pedal.
The distance needed to stop will be
much longer.
The Brake System Indicator
normallycomesonwhenyouturn
the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking brake.
It comes on and stays lit if you do not
f ully release the parking brake.
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Brake System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed282
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Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your Honda dealer.
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (A/T) or 5th (M/T). Do not use
thecruisecontrol.Whentraffic
allows, drive f or 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).
T echnical Inf ormation
St at e Emissions T est ing
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Accessories and Modifications . 169
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Accessories .169
...
Additional Safety Precaution . 170
............................
Modif ications .170
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .82
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 103
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 209
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .10, 48
.....................
Air Cleaner Element .225
..............
Air Conditioning System . 108
......................
Maintenance .234, 235
.........................................
Usage .108
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .110
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .238
.........................
Normal Driving .239
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .298
......................................
Antif reeze .213
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .62, 192
...................................
Operation .190
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .82
..........................
Appearance Care .255 ................
Audio System . 116,128,140
...............
Automatic Speed Control . 76
..............
Automatic Transmission . 180
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .294
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 220
.......................................
Shif ting .181
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 180
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 181
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 184
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62, 278
............................
Jump Starting .273
..............................
Maintenance .230
............................
Specif ications .294
..............................
Bef ore Driving .161
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,44
...........................
Beverage Holder .102
.................................
Body Repairs .262
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 190
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Break-in, New Linings . 162
............
Bulb Replacement . 250,251 ...........................................
Fluid .223
.......................................
Parking .100
.................
System Indicator . 62,282
........................
Wear Indicators .189
.............................
Braking System .189
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Break-in, New Car .162
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
........................
Brights, Headlights .70
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .251
..............................
Brake Lights .250
..............................
Ceiling Light .253
................
Front Parking Lights . 248
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 248
.................................
Headlights .247
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 251
.................
License Plate Lights . 251
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 250
............................
Specif ications .294
...................................
Spotlights .253
...............................
Trunk Light .252
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 248
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .247
Index
A
B
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Capacities Chart .294
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
...................................
Cargo Hook .104
.............................
Carrying Cargo .171
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .158
...................
Operation . 122,134,155
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..................
CD Changer . 125,137,151
......................
CD Player .125, 137,149
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Ceiling Light .105
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Certif ication Label .292
............................................
Chains .244
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .265
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 215
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .211
......................................
When to .198
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Charging System Indicator . 62,279
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 176
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Child Saf ety .21
Child Seats .......................
Lower Anchorage .42
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 41....................
Cleaner Element, Air . 225
Cleaning ......................................
Exterior .256
.......................................
Interior .258
...................................
Seat Belts .259
...........................................
Vinyl .259
....................................
Windows .260
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Clock, Setting the . 121,133,143
...................................
Clutch Fluid .223
........................
CO in the Exhaust .303
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Coat Hook .104
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 177
..............................
Compact Spare .264
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 306
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .213
....................................
Checking .167
.........................
Proper Solution .213
...................................
Replacing .215
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Temperature Gauge . 68
....................
Corrosion Protection .261
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .300
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Cruise Control Operation . 76
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 306................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 58
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 310
........................
Def og and Def rost .113
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 113
....................................
Dimensions .294
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 71
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 220
..................................
Engine Oil .166
..........................
Directional Signals .72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 189
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .212
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 83
......................
Power Door Locks .84
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 296
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual .............................
Transmission .178
.....................................
Drive Belts .237
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
Index
C D
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Fuses, Checking the .284
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 168
..........................................
Gasohol .298
.........................................
Gasoline .162
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
...........................................
Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement . 162
........................
Tank, Filling the .163
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Gas Station Procedures . 163
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
...............................................
Fuel .67
...............................
Speedometer .66
.................................
Tachometer .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 180
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .178
..............................
Glass Cleaning .260
......................................
Glove Box .101 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 247
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
Headlights ............
Daytime Running Lights . 71
..................
High Beam Indicator . 63
........................
Reminder Beeper .70
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 250
...................................
Turning on .70
..............................
Head Restraints .92
.....................
Heating and Cooling .108
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 177
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 70
..............
High-mount Brake Light . 247
....................................
Hood Latch .226
.......................
Hood, Opening the .164
..................................................
Horn .69
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .223
.................................
Hydroplaning .194
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 292
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .79 ...........................................
Switch .82
............
Timing Control System . 303
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators, Instrument .............................................
Panel .59
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .30
Inf ant Seats .......................
Lower Anchorage .42
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 41
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 238
.........................
Normal Driving .239
...................................
Inside Mirror .98
.............................
Inspection, Tire .240
........................
Instrument Panel .2, 58
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
...........................
Interior Cleaning .258
...............................
Interior Lights .105
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Car .265
.......................................
Jack, Tire .265
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Jump Starting .273
Index
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Saf ety Belts .8, 44
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 310
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
.........................................
Airbags .10
..................................
Door Locks .11
..........................
Head Restraints .11
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
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Seats & Seat-Backs .11
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 55
...............................
Saf ety Messages . ii
.....................................
Seat Belts .8, 44
...............
Additional Information . 44
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .45
.....................................
Cleaning .259
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .44
..............................
Paint Touch-up .257
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 71
........................
Park Gear Position .181
...........................................
Parking .188
...............................
Parking Brake .100
.................................
Parking Lights .70
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 302
.............................
PGM-FI System .301
..................
Polishing and Waxing . 257
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
............................
Protecting Adults .13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .21
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .30
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 37
.........
Protecting Small Children . 34
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .41
..........
Using Lower Anchorages . 42...................
Radiator Overheating . 275
Radio/CD/Cassette ...........
Sound System . 116,128,140
...................
Readiness Codes . 281,303
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .250, 251
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding .94
............................
Rear View Mirror .99
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 74
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 90
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 179
.............................
Reminder Lights .59
.......................
Remote Transmitter .85
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 225
..........................
Engine Coolant .215
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 211
..........................................
Fuses .285
................................
Light Bulbs .247
....................................
Schedule .198
................................
Spark Plugs .227
................................
Timing Belt .237
...........................................
Tires .242
.............................
Wiper Blades .232 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
............................................
Crash .47
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .167, 213
...............................
Restraint, Child .21
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Reverse Gear Position . 182
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Rotation, Tire .241
Index
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