roof HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2002 7.G Owners Manual

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 58 ...............................
Indicator Lights . 59
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Gauges . 66
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Speedometer . 66
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Tachometer . 66
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Odometer . 66
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Trip Meter . 67
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Fuel Gauge . 67
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Temperature Gauge . 68
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel . 69
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Headlights . 70
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Turn Signals . 72
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Windshield Wipers . 72
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Windshield Washers . 73
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Hazard Warning . 74
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Rear Window Def ogger . 74
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 75
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Keys and Locks . 76
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Keys . 76
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Immobilizer System . 77
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Ignition Switch . 78
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Door Locks . 80
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Power Door Locks . 81
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Remote Transmitter . 81 ...........................................
Trunk . 84
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 85
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Seat Adjustments . 86
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Front Seat Adjustments . 86
Driver’s Seat Height
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Adjustment . 87
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Driver’s Seat Armrest . 87
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Rear Seat Access . 87
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Head Restraints . 89
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Folding Rear Seat . 90
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Power Windows . 92
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Moonroof . 94
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Mirrors . 95
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 95
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Parking Brake . 96
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Glove Box . 97
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Beverage Holder . 98
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Console Compartment . 98
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Coin Box . 99
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Center Pocket . 99
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Accessory Power Socket . 99
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Coat Hook . 100
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Interior Lights . 100
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Ceiling Light . 100
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Spotlights . 101
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Courtesy Lights . 102
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols57

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Thetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The hazard warning lights switch is
on the dashboard between the
center air vents.
The controls under the lef t air vent
are f or the moonroof , mirrors and
cruise control.
The tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel.
To use the horn, press the center
pad of the steering wheel.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols69
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Usetheswitchesonthedashboard
under the lef t vent to operate the
moonroof . The ignition must be ON
(II).To lif t the rear of the moonroof f or
ventilation, push the button.
To slide the moonroof back, push
the switch. Hold it until the
moonroof reaches the desired
position, then release the switch.
To close the moonroof , press and
hold the switch.
On EX model in the U.S., and Si model
in Canada
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Moonroof
94
Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause seriousinjury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it. If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor.

Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.
If youfolddownthebackseat,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the car during a crash or
sudden stop.If you can carry any items on a
roof rack, be sure the total weight
of the rack and the items does not
exceed the maximum allowable
weight. Please contact your Honda
dealer f or f urther inf ormation.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of carbon monoxide
poisoning, f ollow the instructions
on page .
54
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on
a Roof Rack
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving173

µMake sure the moonroof and the
windows are closed.
Make sure the parking brake is f ully
released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or damage
the rear brakes. Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Lockthedoorswiththekeyorthe
remote transmitter.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The three way catalytic
converter gets very hot, and could
cause these materials to catch on
fire.
Always use the parking brake when
you park your car. The indicator on
the instrument panel shows that the
parking brake is not f ully released; it
does not indicate that the parking
brakeisfirmlyset.Makesurethe
parking brake is set f irmly or your
car may roll if it is parked on an
incline.
If your car has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
bef ore you put the transmission in
Park.Thiskeepsthecarfrom
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission making it easier to
move the shift lever out of Park
when you want to drive away. If the car is f acing uphill, turn the
f ront wheels away f rom the curb. If
you have a manual transmission, put
it in f irst gear.
If the car is f acing downhill, turn the
f ront wheels toward the curb. If you
have a manual transmission, put it in
reverse gear.
Parking T ips
Driving
Parking
188

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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:
U.S. Owners
198

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µ According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, Honda
recommends that all maintenance
services be perf ormed at the
recommended time or mileage
period to ensure long-term reliability.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-
iced roads.
NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY
or NEVER, drive under a ‘‘severe’’
condition, you should f ollow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Normal
Conditions.
Your authorized Honda dealer
knows your car best and can provide
competent, ef f icient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Keep all the
receipts as proof of completion, and
have the person who does the work
f ill out the Maintenance Record.
Check your warranty booklet f or more inf ormation.
U.S. Vehicles:
We recommend the use of genuine
Honda parts and f luids whenever you
have maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high-
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their perf ormance and durability.
Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions.
Maint enance
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance, replacement or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Canadian Owners
199

This section covers the more-
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your car towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire . 264
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Changing a Flat Tire . 265
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If Your Engine Won’t Start . 271
Nothing Happens or the StarterMotor Operates Very .....................................
Slowly . 271
The Starter Operates ................................
Normally . 272
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Jump Starting . 273
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If Your Engine Overheats . 275
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 278
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Charging System Indicator . 279
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 280
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Readiness Codes . 281
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Brake System Indicator . 282
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Closing the Moonroof . 283
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Fuses . 284
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Checking and Replacing . 285
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Emergency Towing . 290
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed263

Use a screwdriver or coin to
remove the round plug in the
center of the headliner.Remove the wrench. Reinstall the
round plug.
If the electric motor will not close
the moonroof , do the f ollowing:
Check the f use f or the moonroof
motor (see page ). If the f use
is blown, replace it with one of the
same or lower rating.
Try closing the moonroof . If the
new f use blows immediately or the
moonroof motor still does not
operate, you can close the
moonroof manually. Insert the moonroof wrench into
the socket behind this plug. Turn
the wrench until the moonroof is
f ully closed.
Get the moonroof wrench out of
the tool kit in the trunk.
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Closing t he Moonroof
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed283
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No. Amps. Circuits ProtectedNo. Amps. Circuits Protected
: On Canadian models
12345 15 A
20 A
10 A
10 A
Ignition Coil
LAF Heater
Daytime running lights
Alternator
Not Used 6789
1011 1213141516171819202122232425 7.5 A
20 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A Power Window Relay
Moonroof
Accessory, Radio
SIDE SRS
Meter
ABS
Daytime running lights
SRS
Power Mirrors
(Security)
Not Used
Fuel Pump
Accessory Power Socket
Turn Signals
Front Wipers
Not Used
Front Right Power Window
Front Left Power Window
Not Used
Not Used
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed288
INTERIOR FUSE BOX