light bulbs HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2002 7.G Owners Manual

This light comes on with the high
beam headlights. See page for
inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page f or inf ormation
on operating the cruise control.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
See page .
The lef t or right turn signal light
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling. This light comes on if the trunk lid is
not closed tightly.
This light comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the car should f lash. This light comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this light come on
(see page ).
70
71
280
248 219
76
Only on models equipped with Cruise
Control System Canadian models only
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High Beam Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators Low Fuel Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Trunk-open Indicator
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols63

This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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Maintenance Saf ety . 196
.
Important Safety Precautions . 197
.................
Maintenance Schedule . 198
...
Required Maintenance Record . 205
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 207
..............................
Fluid Locations . 208
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Engine Oil . 209
..................................
Adding Oil . 209
....................
Recommended Oil . 209
..............................
Synthetic Oil . 210
....................................
Additives . 210
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 211
.............................
Cooling System . 213
............
Adding Engine Coolant . 213
.......
Replacing Engine Coolant . 215
....................
Windshield Washers . 219
.......................
Transmission Fluid . 220
Automatic .........................
Transmission . 220
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 222
................
Brake and Clutch Fluid . 223
............................
Brake System . 223
...........................
Clutch System . 223
..............................
Power Steering . 224
.....................
Air Cleaner Element . 225 ....................................
Hood Latch . 226
....................................
Spark Plugs . 227
..............................
Replacement . 227
............................
Specif ications . 229
...........................................
Battery . 230
.................................
Wiper Blades . 232
..............
Air Conditioning System . 234
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 235
.....................................
Drive Belts . 237
....................................
Timing Belt . 237
...............................................
Tires . 238
......................................
Inf lation . 238
Recommended Tire Pressures ...........
f or Normal Driving . 239
..................................
Inspection . 240
..............................
Maintenance . 240
.............................
Tire Rotation . 241
...
Replacing Tires and Wheels . 242
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Wheels and Tires . 243
..........................
Winter Driving . 243
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Snow Tires . 243
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Traction Devices . 244
.............................................
Lights . 245
.....................
Headlight Aiming . 247
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Replacing Bulbs . 250
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Storing Your Car . 254
311
Maint enance
Maintenance
195

Check the f ollowing:
If you f ind any bulbs are burned out,
replace them as soon as possible.
Refer to the chart on page to
determine what type of replacement
bulb is needed.Headlights (low and high beam)
Parking lights
Taillights
Brake lights
High-mount stop light
Turn signals
Back-up lights
Hazard light f unction
License plate light
Side marker lights
Daytime running lights
(Canadian models)
295
Lights
Maint enance246
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SSIIDDEEMMAARRKKEERRLLIIGGHHTTHHIIGGHH--MMOOUUNNTTSSTTOOPPLLIIGGHHTTTTUURRNNSSIIGGNNAALLLLIIGGHHTT
LLIICCEENNSSEEPPLLAATTEELLIIGGHHTTSS

Open the hood.
If you need to change the head-
light bulb on the driver’s side,
remove the power steering
reservoir tank by pulling it out of
its holder.
Your car has halogen headlight
bulbs, one on each side. When
replacing a bulb, handle it by its steel
base and protect the glass from
contactwithyourskinorhard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your car was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustment of the headlights should
be perf ormed by a Honda technician
or other qualif ied mechanic.
1.
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Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Headlight A iming
Lights
Maint enance247
HHOOLLDDEERRHalogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.

Open the trunk. Determine which of the two bulbsis burned out: stop/taillight/side
marker light or turn signal light.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Reinstall the trunk lining. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk seal.
Remove the screw in the center of
the fastener on the side of the
trunk lining. Pull the lining back. Put the f astener into the hole on
the side of the trunk lining.
Reinstall the screw.
1.
2. 3.4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in Fenders)
Lights
Maint enance250
FFAASSTTEENNEERR

Removethelensbycarefully
prying on the edge of the lens in
the middle with a f ingernail f ile or
a small f lat-tip screwdriver. Do not
pry on the edge of the housing
around the lens.
Although the ceiling light and
spotlights come apart the same way,
theydonotusethesametypeofbulbs.
Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out of its metal tabs.
Push the new bulb into the metal
tabs. Snap the lens back in place.
Spotlights:
Pry on the edge between the lenses.
2. 3.
1.
On LX models
Replacing Bulbs in the Interior
Lights
Lights
Maint enance253
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Accessories and Modif ications . 169
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Accessories . 169
...
Additional Safety Precaution . 170
............................
Modif ications . 170
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 79
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 99
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Additives, Engine Oil . 209
.............................
Airbag (SRS) . 10, 48
.....................
Air Cleaner Element . 225
..............
Air Conditioning System . 104
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Maintenance . 234, 235
.........................................
Usage . 104
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 106
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 238
.........................
Normal Driving . 239
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 298
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Antif reeze . 213
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
....................
Indicator Light . 62, 192
...................................
Operation . 190
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock . 79
..........................
Appearance Care . 255 ................
Audio System . 112, 124, 136
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Automatic Speed Control . 156
..............
Automatic Transmission . 180
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 294
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 220
.......................................
Shif ting . 181
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 180
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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
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Belts,Seat .8,44
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Beverage Holder . 98
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Body Repairs . 262
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 190
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Break-in, New Linings . 162
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Bulb Replacement . 250, 251 ...........................................
Fluid . 223
.........................................
Parking . 96
.................
System Indicator . 62, 282
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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
I

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Fuses, Checking the . 284
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Jacking up the Car . 265
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 265
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Jump Starting . 273
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 168
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Gasohol . 298
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Gasoline . 162
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
...........................................
Gauge . 67
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Octane Requirement . 162
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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 . 97 .............
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
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Head Restraints . 88
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Heating and Cooling . 104
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 177
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High-Low Beam Switch . 70
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High-mount Brake Light . 247
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Hood Latch . 226
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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 . 76 ...........................................
Switch . 78
............
Timing Control System . 303
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators, Instrument
.............................................
Panel . 59
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Inf ant Restraint . 30
Inf ant Seats
.......................
Lower Anchorage . 42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 238
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Normal Driving . 239
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Inside Mirror . 94
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Inspection, Tire . 240
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Instrument Panel . 2, 58
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Interior Cleaning . 258
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Interior Lights . 101
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Introduction . i
Index
G H I J
IV

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Saf ety Belts . 8, 44
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 310
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 10
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Door Locks . 11
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Head Restraints . 11
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Seat Belts . 8
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 11
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 55
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8, 44
...............
Additional Information . 44
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 45
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Cleaning . 259
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 44
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Paint Touch-up . 257
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Panel Brightness Control . 71
........................
Park Gear Position . 181
...........................................
Parking . 188
.................................
Parking Brake . 96
.................................
Parking Lights . 70
..
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
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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
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Protecting Inf ants . 30
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Protecting Larger Children . 37
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Protecting Small Children . 34
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 41
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Using Lower Anchorages . 42 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 275
Radio/CD/Cassette
...........
Sound System . 112, 124, 136
...................
Readiness Codes . 281, 303
Rear Lights, Bulb
......................
Replacement . 250, 251
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding . 90
............................
Rear View Mirror . 95
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 74
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 86
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 179
.............................
Reminder Lights . 59
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 81
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
PR
S
VI

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Maintenance . 46
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Reminder Light and Beeper . 61
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System Components . 44
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 19
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seats, Adjusting the . 90
...............................
Serial Number . 292
...........................
Service Intervals . 198
...........................
Service Manual . 311
.........
Service Station Procedures . 163
..........
Setting the Clock . 117, 129, 141
.....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 180
........................
Shif t Lock Release . 184
..............................
Side Airbags . 10, 50
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
.................
Replacement in . 248, 250
...............................
Signaling Turns . 72
.....................................
Snow Tires . 243
...................
Solvent-type Cleaners . 257
................
Sound System . 112, 124, 136
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 264
............................
Specif ications . 295
................
Spark Plugs, Replacing . 227
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Specif ications Charts . 294
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Speed Control . 156 ...................................
Speedometer . 66
.......................................
Spotlights . 102
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 48
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 53
.............................
Airbag Service . 53
How the Side Airbag Indicator
............................
Light Works . 52
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 51
...........
How Your Airbags Work . 48
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 50
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SRS Components . 48
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SRS Indicator . 51, 61
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 80
........
Testing of Readiness Codes . 303
.......................
Starting the Engine . 177
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 177
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With a Dead Battery . 273
..............
State Emissions Testing . 303
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 275
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 75
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 79
...
Stereo Sound System . 112, 124, 136
...........................
Storing Your Car . 254 Supplemental Restraint
................................
System . 10, 48
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Servicing . 53
.........................
SRS Indicator . 51, 61
...................
System Components . 44
..................................
Synthetic Oil . 210
.....................................
Tachometer . 66
Taillights, Changing
..............................
Bulbs in . 250, 251
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 263
...................
Tape Player . 118, 131, 151
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 296
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 300
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels . 298
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 302
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 68
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Thef t Protection . 155
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 302
Index
T
VII