engine coolant HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2001 7.G Owner's Manual

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation294
Dimensions
Weights
Engine Capacities
174.7 in (4,438 mm)
66.7 in (1,695 mm)
55.1 in (1,399 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)
101.7 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
See spark plug maintenance
section page 225 .
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.108 US gal (0.41
, 0.090 Imp gal)
4.8 US qt (4.5
, 4.0 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5, 2.2 Imp qt)
6.0 US qt (5.7, 5.0 Imp qt)
6.3 US qt (6.0, 5.3 Imp qt)
3.3 US qt (3.1, 2.7 Imp qt)
2.9 US qt (2.7, 2.4 Imp qt)
1.7 US qt (1.6, 1.4 Imp qt)
1.6 US qt (1.5, 1.3 Imp qt)
4.4 US qt (4.2, 3.7 Imp qt)
3.5 US qt (3.3, 2.9 Imp qt)
3.2 US qt (3.0, 2.6 Imp qt)
3.7 US qt (3.5, 3.1 Imp qt)
3.4 US qt (3.2, 2.8 Imp qt)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid 1.03 US gal (3.9
, 0.86 Imp gal)
1.00 US gal (3.8, 0.84 Imp gal)
1.00 US gal (3.8, 0.84 Imp gal)
1.32 US gal (5.0
, 1.10 Imp gal)
1.29 US gal (4.9, 1.08 Imp gal)
1.29 US gal (4.9, 1.08 Imp gal)
Front
Rear Approx.
1:
2: U.S.: DX, LX
Canada: DX, LX
U.S.: HX, EX
Canada: Si
5:
1:
2:
3:
4:
HX
DX, LX
EX, HX Change
Manual
Automatic
CVT
Total Manual
Automatic
CVT
Change
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
12
1
2 1
2
3
4
3
4
5
5
Manual trans-
mission fluidIncluding filter
Windshield
washer reservoir

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Capacities Chart .294
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
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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
..................................
Ceiling Light .105
........................
Certif ication Label .292
............................................
Chains .244
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .265
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 215
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .211
......................................
When to .198
...
Charging System Indicator . 62,279
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 176
.....................................
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
.........
Clock, Setting the . 121,133,143
...................................
Clutch Fluid .223
........................
CO in the Exhaust .303
......................................
Coat Hook .104
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 177
..............................
Compact Spare .264
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 306
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .213
....................................
Checking .167
.........................
Proper Solution .213
...................................
Replacing .215
...................
Temperature Gauge . 68
....................
Corrosion Protection .261
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .300
..............
Cruise Control Operation . 76
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 306................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard .2, 58
................
Daytime Running Lights . 71
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 310
........................
Def og and Def rost .113
................
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
........
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
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CONT INUED
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Driving .175
....................................
Economy .168
.........................
In Bad Weather .193
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In Foreign Countries . 299
..............................
Economy, Fuel .168
............
Emergencies on the Road . 289
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 273
...........
Brake System Indicator . 282
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 265
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Charging System Indicator . 279
..................
Checking the Fuses . 285
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 278
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 280
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 282
..................
Overheated Engine . 275
.........................
Emergency Brake .100
......................
Emergency Flashers .74
......................
Emergency Towing .289
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
.......................
Emissions Controls .300
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
.................................
Drive Belts .237 Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .63, 280
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,278
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 209
...............................
Overheating .275
............................
Specif ications .294
.......................................
Starting .177
......
Engine Speed Limiter . 179,183
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .298
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 300
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .54
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
..................
Exterior, Cleaning the . 256
............................
Fabric, Cleaning .259
...................................
Fan, Interior .108
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .107
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 163
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .225
.......................
Air Conditioning .235
...............................................
Oil .211 5-speed Manual Transmission
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 222
................................
Shif ting the .178
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 265
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 220
..........................................
Brake .223
.........................................
Clutch .223
..............
Manual Transmission . 222
..........................
Power Steering .224
..................
Windshield Washer . 219
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .147
...........................
Folding Rear Seat .94
.....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 299
..........................
Four-way Flashers .74
.................................................
Fuel .162
......................
Fill Door and Cap .163
...........................................
Gauge .67
................
Octane Requirement . 162
...............................
Oxygenated .298
........................
Reserve Indicator .63
........................
Tank, Filling the .163
Index
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F
III

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Fuses, Checking the .284
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 168
..........................................
Gasohol .298
.........................................
Gasoline .162
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
...........................................
Gauge .67
................
Octane Requirement . 162
........................
Tank, Filling the .163
................
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
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High Altitude, Starting at . 177
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High-Low Beam Switch . 70
..............
High-mount Brake Light . 247
....................................
Hood Latch .226
.......................
Hood, Opening the .164
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Horn .69
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Hydraulic Clutch .223
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Hydroplaning .194
...
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
........................................
Introduction . i
........................
Jacking up the Car .265
.......................................
Jack, Tire .265
................................
Jump Starting .273
Index
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CONT INUED
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Keys .79
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 182
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 162
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Normal Shif t Speeds .179 ...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 292
..................................
Maintenance .195
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 207
.................................
Record .205-206
......................
Required Indicator .64
..........................................
Saf ety .196
.............................
Schedule .198-204
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 63,280
...................
Manual Transmission . 178
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 222
...............................
Meters, Gauges .66
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 298
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .99
.........................................
Moonroof .98
......................
Closing Manually .283
.....................................
Operation .98
.......................
Label, Certif ication .292
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 72
........................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .44
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .247
.......................................
Indicator .59
.........................................
Parking .70
..................................
Turn Signal .72
.....................................
Load Limit .172
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 82
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 82
............................
Fuel Fill Door .163
.................................
Power Door .84
...........................................
Trunk .88
........................
Low Coolant Level .167
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .63
...........................
Lower Anchorage .42
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 179
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,278 ...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 294
.........................................
Luggage .171
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 162
.........................................
Odometer .66
...............................
Odometer, Trip .67
Oil ........................
Change, How to .211
......................
Change, When to .198
......................
Checking Engine .166
..............
Pressure Indicator . 62,278
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .210
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 83
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .301
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 299
..............................
Outside Mirrors .98
....................
Overheating, Engine .275
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 207
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Oxygenated Fuels .298
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
.....................
Seats & Seat-Backs .11
.............
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
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 302
.............................
PGM-FI System .301
..................
Polishing and Waxing . 257
............
Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
............................
Protecting Adults .13
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
........................
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
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 182
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Rotation, Tire .241
Index
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