battery replacement HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2003 7.G Owners Manual

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To replace the battery, remove the
round cover on the back of the trans-
mitter by turning it counterclockwise
with a coin.
Remove the old battery and note the
polarity. Make sure the polarity of
the new battery is the same ( side
f acing up), then insert it in the
transmitter. Reinstall the cushion ring. Align the
mark on the cover with the
mark on the transmitter,
thensetthecoverinplaceandturnit
clockwise. Avoid severe shock to the trans-
mitter, such as dropping or throwing
it. Also, protect it f rom extreme hot
or cold temperatures.
Clean the transmitter case with a
sof t cloth. Do not use strong
cleaners or solvents that could harm
the case. Immersing the transmitter
in any liquid will harm the trans-
mitter and cause it to not f unction
properly.
If you lose a transmitter, you will
need to have the replacement
programmed to your car’s system by
your Honda dealer. Any other
transmitters you have will also need
to be reprogrammed.
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Transmitter Care
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ROUND
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Block the rear wheels.
Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter
(see page ).
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(5-speed manual) or Park
(automatic).
If you need to park your car f or an
extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your car back on the road. If
possible, store your car indoors.
If the car is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the car is being stored indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.Coverthecarwitha‘‘breathable’’
cover, one made f rom a porous
material such as cotton.
Nonporous materials, such as
plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, run the engine f or a
while periodically (pref erably once
amonth).
If you store your car f or 12 months
or longer, have your Honda dealer
perf orm the inspections called f or in
the 24 months maintenance schedule
(Normal Conditions) as soon as you
take it out of storage (see page ).
The replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the car has actually
reached that time or mileage. 194
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St oring Your Car
Maint enance248
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Your new Honda is covered by these
warranties:
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom a Honda dealer.
a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
vehicle.
covers all genuine
Honda replacement parts against
defects in materials and workman-
ship. all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the car.
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s emis-
sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
inf ormation. Honda Accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty manual f or
details.Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2003 Honda Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your car f or
precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your Honda’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty inf or-
mation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2003 Warranty
Manual that came with your car.
Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit edWarranty
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect s
Warrant y and Emissions
Perf ormance Warranty Accessory Limited WarrantyU.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions301
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Accessories and Modif ications . 163
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Accessories . 163
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Additional Safety Precautions . 164
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Modif ications . 164
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 83
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Accessory Power Socket . 104
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Additives, Engine Oil . 203
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Airbag (SRS) . 10, 49
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Air Cleaner Element . 219
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Air Conditioning System . 110
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Maintenance . 228
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Usage . 110
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 112
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Air Pressure, Tires . 232
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Normal Driving . 233
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 292
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Antif reeze . 207
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator Light . 65, 186
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Operation . 184
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock . 82
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Appearance Care . 249 ........................
Audio System . 118, 130
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Automatic Speed Control . 151
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Automatic Transmission . 174
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Capacity, Fluid . 288
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Checking Fluid Level . 214
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Shif ting . 175
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 174
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Shif t Lever Positions . 175
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Shif t Lock Release . 178
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 64, 273
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Jump Starting . 267
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Maintenance . 224
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Specif ications . 289
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Bef ore Driving . 155
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Belts,Seat .8,45
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Beverage Holders . 102
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Body Repairs . 256
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 184
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Break-in, New Linings . 156
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Bulb Replacement . 244 ...........................................
Fluid . 217
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Parking . 100
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System Indicator . 65, 275
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Wear Indicators . 183
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Braking System . 183
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Break-in, New Car . 156
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 74
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Brights, Headlights . 73
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 244
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Brake Lights . 244
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Ceiling Light . 247
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Front Parking Lights . 242
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Front Side Marker Lights . 242
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Headlights . 241
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High-mount Brake Light . 245
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License Plate Lights . 245
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 244
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Specif ications . 289
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Spotlights . 247
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Trunk Light . 246
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Turn Signal Lights . 242
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Bulbs, Halogen . 241
Index
A
B
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Maintenance . 47
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Reminder Light and Beeper . 64
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System Components . 45
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seats, Adjusting the . 90
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Serial Number . 286
...........................
Service Intervals . 192
...........................
Service Manual . 309
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Service Station Procedures . 157
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Setting the Clock . 123, 135
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 174
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Shif t Lock Release . 178
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Side Airbags . 10, 51
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Cutof f Indicator . 53, 64
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .................
Replacement in . 242, 244
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Signaling Turns . 75
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Snow Tires . 237
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 250
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Sound System . 118, 130
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 258
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Specif ications . 289
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 221
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Specif ications Charts . 288 ................................
Speed Control . 151
...................................
Speedometer . 69
.......................................
Spotlights . 106
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 49
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Additional Safety Precautions . 54
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Airbag Service . 54
How the Passenger Airbag
CutoffIndicator Light ...................................
Works . 53
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 52
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work . 49
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 51
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SRS Components . 49
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SRS Indicator . 52, 64
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 83
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Testing of Readiness Codes . 297
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Starting the Engine . 171
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 171
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With a Dead Battery . 267
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State Emissions Testing . 297
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 269
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 79 .............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 82
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Stereo Sound System . 118, 130
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Storing Your Car . 248
Supplemental Restraint
................................
System . 10, 49
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Servicing . 54
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SRS Indicator . 52, 64
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System Components . 49
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Synthetic Oil . 204
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Tachometer . 69
Taillights, Changing
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Bulbs in . 242
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 257
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Tape Player . 124, 145
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
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Emissions Control Systems . 294
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Oxygenated Fuels . 292
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 296
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Temperature Gauge . 71
Index
T
VII
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