wipers HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2003 7.G Owners Manual

Your Car at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
MOONROOF
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS TILT ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 73, 75)
(P. 98)
(P. 151)
(P. 99) (P. 79)(P. 152)(P. 78)
(P. 78)
(P. 76, 77)
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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 rols72
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P.73/75)
MOONROOF
(P.98)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER
SWITCH
(P.151)
(P.99)MIRROR CONTROLS
TILT ADJUSTMENT
(P.79) HORN
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.152)(P.78)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.78)
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS (P.76/77)
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To signal a lane change, push lightly
on the turn signal lever in the proper
direction and hold it. The lever will
return to the center position as soon
as you release it.In intermittent, the wipers operate
every f ew seconds. In low speed and
high speed, the wipers run continu-
ously.
This lever controls the windshield
wipers and washers. It has five
positions: MIST: mist
OFF: off
INT: intermittent
LO: low speed
HI: high speed
To select a position, push the lever
up or down.
On DX, HX, and LX models in the U.S.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Windshield Wipers
76
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To operate the wipers in mist mode,
push the control lever up f rom the
OFF position. The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
This gives you a quick way to clear
the windshield.To clean the windshield, pull back on
the wiper control lever. The washers
spray until you release the lever.
The wipers run at low speed while
you’re pulling the lever, then
complete one more sweep of the
windshield af ter you release it.
In intermittent, you can vary how
of ten the wipers sweep the
windshield by turning the INT TIME
ring on the right lever. In low speed
and high speed, the wipers run
continuously.On EX model in the U.S., and Si model
in Canada
Windshield Washers
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols77
INT TIME RING
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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. 115
CONT INUED
Visibility
Driving T echnique
Driving in Bad Weather
Driving187
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No. Amps.No. Amps.
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
: On Canadian models
12345 15 A
20 A
10 A
10 A 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
Ignition Coil
LAF Heater
Daytime Running Lights
Alternator
Not Used 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 Signal Lights
Front Wipers
Not Used
Front Right Power Window
Front Left Power Window
Not Used
Not Used
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed282
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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Compact Spare . 258
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Wrench . 259
Windows .....................................
Cleaning . 254
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Operating the Power . 96
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Rear, Def ogger . 78
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 76
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Def roster . 115
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Washers . 77
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 226
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Operation . 76
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Worn Tires . 234
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 283
: U.S. and Canada only
Index
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