traction control HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2002 7.G Owners Manual

The lef t or right turn signal light
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the car should f lash.
The appropriate light comes on in
this display if the trunk or any door
is not closed tightly. If a brake light
does not work, the
indicator comes on when you push
the brake pedal with the ignition
switch ON (II).
A burned out brake light is a hazard
when drivers behind you cannot tell
you are braking. Have your brake
lights repaired right away.
All the lights in the monitor display
come on f or a f ew seconds when you
turn the ignition switch ON (II).
This indicator has three f unctions:
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the Traction
Control System.
It f lashes when the TCS is
regulating wheelspin.
If itcomesonandstaysonwhen
the Traction Control System is on,
it indicates that there is a problem
in the TCS.
This light also comes on when you
turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off
af ter the engine starts. See page f or more inf ormation on the
TCS.
1. 2. 3.
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On all V6 models
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Door and Brake L amp Monitor
Traction Control System
(T CS) Indicator
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BRAKE LAMP

The TCS indicator may occasionally
come on f or one or two seconds and
then go out. This is normal.This indicator will come on along
with the ABS indicator if there is a
problem in the anti-lock brake
system (see on page
).
If the TCS indicator comes on along
with the Brake System indicator, it
indicates a problem in the brake
system (see on page ).
If the TCS indicator comes on while
driving, pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e and turn of f the
engine. Reset the system by re-
starting the engine, and watch the
TCS indicator. If the indicator
remains on, or comes back on while
driving, have the TCS inspected by
your Honda dealer. You can still
drive the vehicle without TCS.
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ABS Indicator
Brake System
Indicator
Traction Control System
Driving224

µµBeing 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. Check your tires
f requently f or wear and proper
pressure. Both are important in
preventing ‘‘hydroplaning’’ (loss of
traction on a wet surface). In the
winter, mount snow tires on all f our
wheels f or the best handling.
Watch road conditions caref ully,
they can change f rom moment to
moment. Wet leaves can be as slip-
pery as ice. ‘‘Clear’’ roads can have
patches of ice. Driving conditions
can be very hazardous when the
outside temperature is near f reezing.
The road surf ace can become
covered with areas of water puddles
mixed with areas of ice, so your
traction can change without warning.
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 ).
Be caref ul when downshif ting. If
traction is low, you can lock up the
drive wheels f or a moment and cause
askid.Be very cautious when passing, or
beingpassedbyothervehicles.The
spray f rom large vehicles reduces
your visibility, and the wind buf f eting
can cause you to lose control.
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Visibility Traction
Driving
Driving in Bad Weather
226

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Tires . 283
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Air Pressure . 284
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Checking Wear . 286
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Compact Spare . 312
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 345
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Inf lation . 284
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Inspection . 286
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Replacing . 287
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Rotating . 287
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Snow . 289
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Specif ications . 344
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Tools, Tire Changing . 313
Towing
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A Trailer . 227
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Emergency Wrecker . 336
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Traction Control System . 222
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TCS Indicator . 58, 223
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TCS ON/OFF Switch . 223
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 263, 264
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 265
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Fluid Selection . 263, 265
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Identif ication Number . 339
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Shif ting the Automatic . 212 ..................
Shif ting the Manual . 211
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Treadwear . 345
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Trip Meter . 61
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Trunk . 79
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Emergency Opener . 80
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Opening the . 79
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Open Monitor Light . 58
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Turn Signals . 66 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 52
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Warranty Coverages . 357
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 262
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Operation . 68
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Washing . 304
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Waxing and Polishing . 305
Wheels
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Adjusting the Steering . 69
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Alignment and Balance . 286
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Compact Spare . 312
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Wrench . 314
Windows .....................................
Cleaning . 308
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Operating the Power . 91
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Rear, Def ogger . 68
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 66
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Washers . 68
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Vanity Mirror . 99
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 205
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Vehicle Dimensions . 342
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 340
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Vehicle Storage . 301 .................................................
VIN . 340
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Vinyl Cleaning . 307
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Viscosity, Oil . 251
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Underside, Cleaning . 309
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 311
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 345
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Unleaded Gasoline . 194
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Upholstery Cleaning . 306
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 254
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 324
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 73
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 76
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Stereo Sound System . 123, 138
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Storing Your Car . 301
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Sun Visor . 103
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Sunglasses Holder . 100
Supplemental Restraint
..................................
System .9,45
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Servicing . 50
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SRS Indicator . 48, 60
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System Components . 45
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Synthetic Oil . 250
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Tachometer . 63
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 294
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 311
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Tape Player . 135, 146
Technical Descriptions
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Emissions Control Systems . 352
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Oxygenated Fuels . 350
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 354 .......................
Temperature Gauge . 64
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Tether Anchorage Points . 40
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Thef t Protection . 179
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 354
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Time, Setting the . 109
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Timing Belt . 281
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Tire Chains . 287
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 313
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Tires . 282
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Air Pressure . 282
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Checking Wear . 283
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Compact Spare . 312
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Inf lation . 282
..................................
Inspection . 283
..............................
Maintenance . 284
...................................
Replacing . 285
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Rotating . 285
...........................................
Snow . 287
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Specif ications . 345, 347
................................
Tire Chains . 287
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Winter Driving . 286
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Tools, Tire Changing . 313
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 225
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Emergency Wrecker . 338 Traction Control System (TCS)
...............................
Indicator . 60, 222
...................................
Operation . 220
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 261
...................................
Manual . 263
..................
Fluid Selection . 244, 263
..............
Identif ication Number . 343
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 211
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 209
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Treadwear . 348
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Trip Meter . 64
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Trunk . 82
........
Emergency Trunk Release . 83
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Opening the . 82
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Open Monitor Light . 61
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Turn Signals . 69
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Underside, Cleaning . 309
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 311
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 348
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Unleaded Gasoline . 192
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