steering HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2004 7.G Owner's Manual

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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.......................
Maintenance Saf ety . 142
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Maintenance Schedule . 143
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Maintenance Record . 149
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Fluid Locations . 151
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Adding Engine Oil . 152
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 154
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Windshield Washers . 156
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Engine Coolant . 157
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Power Steering Fluid . 159
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 160
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 162
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Timing Belt . 162
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 163
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Lights . 164
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Seat Belts . 169
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Floor Mats . 169
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 169
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Wiper Blades . 170
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Tires . 172
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Checking the Battery . 178
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Vehicle Storage . 179
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Maintenance
Maint enance141
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Follow the Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the severe driving
conditions specif ied in the Severe
Conditions Maintenance Schedule on
page do not apply.
NOT E: If you only OCCASIONALLY
drive under ‘‘severe’’ conditions, you
should f ollow the Normal Conditions
Maintenance Schedule.
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Maint enance
145
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
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Check inflation and condition once a monthCheck oil and coolant at each fuel stop
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See information on maintenance and emission warranty on page .
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 175 )
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions
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Follow the Severe Maintenance
Schedule if you drive your vehicle
MAINLY under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions:
Extensive idling or long periods of
stop and go driving, such as a taxi or
a commercial delivery vehicle.
Driving with a roof rack, or driving
in mountainous 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.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced
roads.
Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions.
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For Canadian Owners
Maint enance
147
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000 Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or every 6 months,
whichever comes first
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except in dusty conditions)
30 48
90
144 150240
See information on maintenance and emission warranty on page .
See dust and pollen filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 175 )
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brakes
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components, Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system , Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls/vehicle underbody
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions
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Fluid Locations
Maint enance151
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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Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark.Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
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.
Maint enance
Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
159
NOTICE:
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 steeringpump.
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Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustments should be perf ormed by
a Honda dealer or other qualif ied
mechanic.Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulb. Handle it by its steel base and
protect the glass f rom contact with
your skin or hard objects. If you
touch the glass, clean it with
denaturedalcoholandacleancloth.
NOTE: Halogen headlight bulbs get
very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration,
or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overheat and shatter.
If you need to change the
headlight bulb on the driver’s side,
remove the power steering
reservoir tank by pulling it out of
its holder.
1.
Lights
Maint enance
Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight Bulb
164
HOLDER
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If you need to change a headlight
bulb on the passenger’s side, remove
the bolt from the stay and push the
battery toward windshield to obtain
enough working space.Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Put the battery back to its original
position, reinstall the bolt in the
stay and tighten it securely.
Reinstall the power steering
reservoir.
(Passenger’s side)
(Driver’s side)
Insert the new bulb into the hole
and turn it one-quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.
2. 3. 4. 5.6. 7.
Lights
Maint enance165
STAY
TAB
BULB
CONNECTOR
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If you are changing the bulb on
the driver’s side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the way
to the right, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger’s side, turn
the steering wheel to the left.Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
inner f ender, and pull the inner
f ender cover back.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Remove the bulb f rom the socket
bypushingitinandturningthe
bulb counterclockwise until it
unlocks.
Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the holding clip. Lock it in
place by pushing on the center.
2.
1.
3.4. 5. 6. 7.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Turn Signal and Parking L ightBulb
166
BULB
SOCKET
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Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall). Mixing radial and
bias-ply tires on your vehicle can
reduce braking ability, traction, and
steering accuracy. Using tires of a
dif f erent size or construction can
cause the ABS to work inconsistently.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling. Wheels:
Tires:
See page f or DOT tire quality
grading inf ormation, and page
f or tire size explanation.
(U.S.: HX)
(U.S.: EX, Canada: Si)
(Aluminum Wheel)
(U.S.: LX, Canada: LX)
(Aluminum Wheel)
(Canada: LX)
(U.S.: LX, EX, Canada: Si)
(U.S.: DX, Canada: DX)
(U.S.: DX, HX, Canada: DX)
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Replacing T ires
Wheel and T ire Specif ications
Tires
Maint enance176
14x51/2JJ
15x6JJ
15x6JJ
14x51/2JJ
P185/70R14 87S
P185/65R15 86H
P195/60R15 87H
Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.
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The primary under-hood f use box is
locatedonthepassenger’ssidenext
to the battery.Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are off.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Remove the screw with a
Phillips-head screwdriver.
The vehicle’s f uses are located in
two fuse boxes. The interior fuse
box is located underneath the
steering column. To open it, turn the
knobsasshown.
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, check f or
there is a blown f use f irst.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
and or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuses control that
device. Check those f uses f irst, but
check all the f uses bef ore deciding
that a blown f use is the cause.
Replace any blown f uses, and check
if the device works. 1. 2. 3.
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Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Checking and Replacing Fuses
199
UNDER-HOOD
TAB
INTERIOR
BLOWN
FUSE
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