brakes HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2002 7.G User Guide

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The ABS is self -checking. If anything
goes wrong, the ABS indicator on
the instrument panel comes on (see
page ). This means the anti-lock
f unction of the braking system has
shut down. The brakes still work like
a conventional system without anti-
lock, providing normal stopping
ability. You should have the dealer
inspect your car as soon as possible.62
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The Braking System
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µ Being able to see
clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important
in all weather conditions. This is
more dif f icult in bad weather. To be
seen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers f requently. Keep the wind-
shield washer reservoir f ull of the
proper f luid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to
streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the def rosters and air
conditioning to keep the windows
f rom f ogging up on the inside (see
page ).
Exercise extra caution when driving
in rain af ter a long dry spell. Af ter
months of dry weather, the f irst
rains bring oil to the surf ace of the
roadway, making it slippery.
Rain, f og, and snow conditions
require a dif f erent driving technique
because of reduced traction and
visibility. Keep your car well-
maintained and exercise greater
caution when you need to drive in
bad weather. The cruise control
should not be used in these
conditions. Always drive
slower than you would in dry
weather. It takes your car longer to
react, even in conditions that may
seem just barely damp. Apply
smooth, even pressure to all the
controls. Abrupt steering wheel
movements or sudden, hard appli-
cation of the brakes can cause loss of
control in wet weather. Be extra
cautious f or the f irst f ew miles
(kilometers) of driving while you
adjust to the change in driving
conditions. This is especially true in
snow. A person can f orget some
snow-driving techniques during the
summer months. Practice is needed
to relearn those skills. 105
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Driving T echnique
Driving in Bad Weather
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The Maintenance Schedule specif ies
how of ten you should have your car
serviced and what things need
attention. It is essential that you have
your car serviced as scheduled to
retain its high level of saf ety,
dependability, and emissions control
perf ormance.
Avoidexceedingyourcar’sload
limit.Thisputsexcessstresson
the engine, brakes, and many
other parts of your car. The load
limit is shown on the label on the
driver’s doorjamb.
Operate your car on reasonable
roads within the legal speed limit.
Drive your car regularly over a
distance of several miles
(kilometers).
Always use unleaded gasoline with
theproperoctanerating(seepage).
The services and time or distance
intervals shown in the maintenance
schedule assume you will use your
car as normal transportation f or
passengers and their possessions.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations:
Service your car according to the
time and mileage periods on one of
the Maintenance Schedules on the
f ollowing pages.
Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions if you drive your car
MAINLY under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions.
Driving less than 5 miles (8 km)
per trip or, in f reezing
temperatures, driving less than 10
miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot [over
90°F (32°C)] conditions.
Extensive idling or long periods of
stop-and-go driving.
Driving with a roof rack, or driving
in mountainous conditions.
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Maintenance Schedule
Maint enance
Which Schedule to Follow:
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Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first. miles x
1,000
km x 1,000
months 1016
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112 110176
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years,
then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km) or 7 years
Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km)
Service the following items at the recommended intervals.
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128 90
144 100160 120192
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See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years.
Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years, then every 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 2 years
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month)
Replace engine oil filter
Check engine oil and coolant
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Visually inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots, Suspension components
Driveshaft boots, Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluidsExhaust system, Fuel lines and connections
Replace air cleaner element
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace timing belt, and inspect water pump
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
24 48 72
12 36 60
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U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners A B C D
Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first.
Refer to page to determine which schedule to use.Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
10,000 mi/16,000 km/1 yr
20,000 mi/32,000 km/1 yr
30,000 mi/48,000 km/2 yrs
40,000 mi/64,000 km/2 yrs
3yrs
50,000 mi/80,000 km/3 yrs
60,000 mi/96,000 km/3 yrs
70,000 mi/112,000 km/4 yrs
80,000 mi/128,000 km/4 yrs
90,000 mi/144,000 km/5 yrs
100,000 mi/160,000 km/5 yrs
Every 110,000 mi/176,000 km,
otherwise adjust only if noisy
110,000 mi/176,000 km
6yrs
110,000 mi/176,000 km/6 yrs
110,000 mi/176,000 km/7 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/6 yrs
At 120,000 mi/192,000 km or 10
yrs,
then every 60,000 mi/96,000 km
or 5 yrs Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
DoitemsinA,C,D.
Do items in A, B.
Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage)
Do items in A, E.
DoitemsinA,B,C,D, Replace transmission fluid (CVT) .
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
DoitemsinA,C,D.
Do items in A, B. Replace transmission fluid (CVT) .
Inspect valve clearance.
Replace spark plugs.
Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage)
Do items in A.
Replace timing belt, inspect water pump.
Inspect idle speed.
Replace transmission fluid (MT/AT ).
DoitemsinA,B,C,D.
Replace engine coolant. Replace engine oil.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 241 ).
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Check parking brake adjustment.
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Inspect driveshaft boots.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS).
Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check
for leaks.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect fuel lines and connections.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace dust and pollen filter.
Replace air cleaner element every 30,000 mi/48,000
km (independent of time).
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Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every 90,000
miles (144,000 km) or 5 years.
Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years, then every 40,000
miles (64,000 km) or 2 years
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions (listed by distance/time)

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Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first. miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
months Replace every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years,
then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km) or 7 years
Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km)
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) in dusty conditions,
otherwise use normal schedule
Service the following items at the recommended intervals.
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1016 30484064 5080 70
112 80
128 90
144 100160110176 120192
6096
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
Refer to page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Refer to page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month)
Replace engine oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Visually inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots, Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Check engine oil and coolant
Visually inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluidsExhaust system, Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls, Vehicle underbody
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace transmission fluid
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace timing belt , and inspect water pump
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years, then every 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 2 years. 24 48 72
12 36 60
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U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners B
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Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first.
Refer to page to determine which schedule to use.Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A, C.
DoitemsinA,B,D.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C,E.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,D.Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage)
Do items in A, C.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A. Replace transmission fluid (CVT).
Replace transmission fluid (M/T, A/T).
DoitemsinA,B,C,D,E.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A, C.
DoitemsinA,B,D.
Do items in A.
Replace transmission fluid (A/T).
DoitemsinA,B,C,E. Replace engine oil.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 241 ).
Lubricate all hinges, locks, and latches include thehood.
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Inspect driveshaft boots.
Replace air cleaner element.Every 15,000mi/24,000
km (independent of time) under dusty conditions,
otherwise use Normal Conditions schedule.
Check parking brake adjustment.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS).
Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check
for leaks.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect fuel lines and connections.
Check all lights.
Inspect the underbody.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace dust and pollen filter .
5,000 mi/8,000 km/6 mos
10,000 mi/16,000 km/1 yr
15,000 mi/24,000 km/1-½ yrs
20,000 mi/32,000 km/1 yr
25,000 mi/40,000 km/2 yrs
30,000 mi/48,000 km/2 yrs
35,000 mi/56,000 km/2-½ yrs
40,000 mi/64,000 km/2 yrs
3yrs
45,000 mi/72,000 km/3 yrs
50,000 mi/80,000 km/3 yrs
55,000 mi/88,000 km/3-½ yrs
At 60,000 mi/96,000 km
or 3 yrs,
then every 40,000 mi/
64,000 km or 2 yrs
60,000 mi/96,000 km/3 yrs
65,000 mi/104,000 km/4 yrs
70,000 mi/112,000 km/4 yrs
75,000 mi/120,000 km/4-½ yrs
80,000 mi/128,000 km/4 yrs
85,000 mi/136,000 km/5 yrs
90,000 mi/144,000 km/5 yrs 198
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Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Windshield washer f luid Check
the level in the reservoir monthly.
If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers f requently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
f or f uel. See page .
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the page given.
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate lights monthly. See
page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
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Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . 166
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Owner Maintenance Checks
Maint enance207

Mount traction devices only when
required by driving conditions or
local laws. Make sure they are the
correct size f or your tires. Install
them only on the front tires.
Because your Honda has limited tire
clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’
cable-type traction devices.
Metal link-type ‘‘chains’’ should not
be used. No matter how tight they
seem to be installed, they can come
into contact with the body and
suspension, causing serious damage.When installing traction devices,
f ollow the manuf acturer’s
instructions and mount them as
tightlyasyoucan.Driveslowlywith
them installed. If you hear them
coming in contact with the body or
chassis, stop and investigate. Make
sure the traction devices are
installed tightly, and that they are
not contacting the brakes or
suspension. Remove them as soon as
youstartdrivingonclearedroads.
Tires
Maint enance
T ract ion Devices
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Cables that are the wrong size or
improperly installed can damage your
car’s brake lines, suspension, body, and
wheels. Stop driving if they are hitting
any part of the car.

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Accessories and Modif ications . 169
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Accessories . 169
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Additional Safety Precaution . 170
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Modif ications . 170
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 79
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Accessory Power Socket . 99
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Additives, Engine Oil . 209
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Airbag (SRS) . 10, 48
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Air Cleaner Element . 225
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Air Conditioning System . 104
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Maintenance . 234, 235
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Usage . 104
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 106
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Air Pressure, Tires . 238
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Normal Driving . 239
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 298
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Antif reeze . 213
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator Light . 62, 192
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Operation . 190
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock . 79
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Appearance Care . 255 ................
Audio System . 112, 124, 136
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Automatic Speed Control . 156
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Automatic Transmission . 180
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Capacity, Fluid . 294
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Checking Fluid Level . 220
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Shif ting . 181
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 180
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Shif t Lever Positions . 181
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Shif t Lock Release . 184
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 278
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Jump Starting . 273
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Maintenance . 230
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Specif ications . 294
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Bef ore Driving . 161
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Belts,Seat .8,44
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Beverage Holder . 98
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Body Repairs . 262
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 190
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Break-in, New Linings . 162
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Bulb Replacement . 250, 251 ...........................................
Fluid . 223
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Parking . 96
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System Indicator . 62, 282
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Wear Indicators . 189
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Braking System . 189
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Break-in, New Car . 162
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
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Brights, Headlights . 70
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 251
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Brake Lights . 250
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Ceiling Light . 253
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Front Parking Lights . 248
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Front Side Marker Lights . 248
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Headlights . 247
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High-mount Brake Light . 251
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License Plate Lights . 251
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 250
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Specif ications . 294
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Spotlights . 253
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Trunk Light . 252
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Turn Signal Lights . 248
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Bulbs, Halogen . 247
Index
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B
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