power steering fluid HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2003 7.G Owners Manual

Fluid Locations
Maint enance202
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAPBRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
CLUTCH FLUID
(Gray cap)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION FLUID
DIPSTICK (CVT)
(Yellow loop)
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
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A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. If it is not available, you may
use another power steering f luid as
an emergency replacement.
However, continued use can cause
increased wear and poor steering in
cold weather. Have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
You should check the f luid level in
the power steering reservoir at least
once a year. Check the level when
the engine is cold. Look at the side
of the reservoir. The f luid should be
between the UPPER LEVEL and
LOWER LEVEL. If it is below the
LOWER LEVEL, add power steering
f luid to the UPPER LEVEL.
Power Steering
Maint enance218
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
T urning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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CONT INUED
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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
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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
I
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Driving . 169
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Economy . 162
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In Bad Weather . 187
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In Foreign Countries . 293
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Fabric, Cleaning . 253
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Fan, Interior . 110
Features, Comfort and
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Convenience . 109
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 157
Filters
................................
Air Cleaner . 219
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Dust and Pollen . 229
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Oil . 205 5-speed Manual Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level . 216
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Shif ting the . 172
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 78
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 259
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 214
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Brake . 217
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Clutch . 217
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Manual Transmission . 216
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Power Steering . 218
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Windshield Washer . 213
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 137
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Folding Rear Seat . 94
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 293
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Four-way Flashers . 78
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Fuel . 156
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Economy . 162
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Fill Door and Cap . 157
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Gauge . 70
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Octane Requirement . 156
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Oxygenated . 292
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Reserve Indicator . 66
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Tank, Filling the . 157
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Economy, Fuel . 162
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Emergencies on the Road . 283
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Battery, Jump Starting . 267
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Brake System Indicator . 275
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Changing a Flat Tire . 259
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Charging System Indicator . 273
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Checking the Fuses . 279
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 272
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 274
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 277
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Overheated Engine . 269
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Emergency Brake . 100
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Emergency Flashers . 78
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Emergency Towing . 283
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
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Emissions Controls . 294Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 71
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Drive Belts . 231 Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 66, 274
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 64, 272
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 203
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Overheating . 269
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Specif ications . 288
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Starting . 171
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Engine Speed Limiter . 173, 177
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 292
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 294
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Exhaust Fumes . 55
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 250
Index
E
F
III
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Keys . 80
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Neutral Gear Position . 176
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New Vehicle Break-in . 156
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 173 ...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 286
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Maintenance . 189
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 201
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Record . 199-200
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Required Indicator . 67
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Saf ety . 190
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Schedule . 192-198
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 66, 274
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Manual Transmission . 172
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 216
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Meters, Gauges . 69
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Methanol in Gasoline . 292
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 99
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Moonroof . 98
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Closing Manually . 277
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Operation . 98 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 156
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Odometer . 69
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Odometer, Trip . 70
Oil
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Change, How to . 205
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Change, When to . 192
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Checking Engine . 160
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Pressure Indicator . 64, 272
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 204
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 83
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 295
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 293
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Outside Mirrors . 99
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Overheating, Engine . 269
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 201
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Oxygenated Fuels . 292
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Label, Certif ication . 286
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Lane Change, Signaling . 75
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 45
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 241
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Indicator . 61
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Parking . 73
..................................
Turn Signal . 75
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Load Limit . 166
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 82
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 82
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Fuel Fill Door . 157
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Power Door . 84
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Trunk . 88
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Low Coolant Level . 161
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Low Fuel Indicator . 66
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Lower Anchors . 42
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 173
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 64, 272 ...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 288
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Luggage . 165
Index
L M N O
K
V
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