fuel HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2003 7.G Owner's Manual

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
250 Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Capacities
67.1 in (1,705 mm)
54.1 in (1,375 mm)
101.2 in (2,570 mm)
57.8 in (1,468 mm)
57.8 in (1,468 mm)
3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm) 121.9 cu-in (1,998 cm
)
9.8 : 1 13.2 US gal (50
)
1.32 US gal (5.0
)
164.2 in (4,170 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight ratingType
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Manual
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer reservoir1.77 US gal (6.7
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
5.6 US qt (5.3)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
1.8 US qt (1.7)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
0.13 US gal (0.5
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine 5.8 US qt (5.5
)
See spark plug maintenance
section page 183 .
FrontRear
Approx.
Change Manual
Total Manual
Change
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
1: 2: 3: On the U.S. model
On Canadian model 1
23
Including filter

Some conventional gasolines are
being blended with alcohol or an
ether compound. These gasolines
are collectively ref erred to as
oxygenated f uels. To meet clean air
standards, some areas of the United
States and Canada use oxygenated
f uels to help reduce emissions.
If you use an oxygenated f uel, be
sure it is unleaded and meets the
minimum octane rating requirement.
Bef ore using an oxygenated f uel, try
to conf irm the f uel’s contents. Some
states/provinces require this
informationtobepostedonthepump.If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
Fuel system damage or perf ormance
problems resulting f rom the use of
an oxygenated f uel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates
given above are not covered under
warranty.
(Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether)
You may use gasoline containing up
to 15 percent MTBE by volume. (ethyl or grain alcohol)
You may use gasoline containing up
to 10 percent ethanol by volume.
Gasoline containing ethanol may be
marketed under the name ‘‘Gasohol.’’
The f ollowing are the U.S. EPA and
Canadian CGSB approved
percentages of oxygenates:
(methyl or wood
alcohol)
Your car was not designed to use
fuel that contains methanol.
Methanol can corrode metal parts in
the fuel system, and also damage
plastic and rubber components. This
damage would not be covered by
your warranties.
Oxygenated Fuels
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MET HA NOL
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If you are planning to take your
Honda outside the U.S. or Canada,
contact the tourist bureaus in the
areas you will be traveling in to f ind
out about the availability of unleaded
gasoline with the proper octane
rating.
If unleaded gasoline is not available,
be aware that using leaded gasoline
in your Honda will af f ect perf or-
mance and fuel mileage, and damage
its emissions controls. It will no
longer comply with U.S. and
Canadian emissions regulations, and
will be illegal to operate in North
America. To bring your car back into
compliance will require the replace-
ment of several components, such as
theoxygensensorsandthethree
way catalytic converter. These re-
placements are not covered under
warranty.
Driving in Foreign Countries
T echnical Inf ormation255

The exhaust emissions controls
include three systems: PGM-FI,
Ignition Timing Control and Three
Way Catalytic Converter. These
three systems work together to
control the engine’s combustion and
minimize the amount of HC, CO, and
NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The
exhaust emissions control systems
are separate from the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate f rom
the rest of your car. Read your
warranty manual f or more inf orma-
tion.
The PGM-FI System uses sequential
multiport f uel injection.
It has three subsystems: Air Intake,
Engine Control, and Fuel Control.
The Engine Control Module (ECM)
uses various sensors to determine
how much air is going into the
engine. It then controls how much
f uel to inject under all operating
conditions.
This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO and NOx produced.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), dinitrogen
(N ), and water vapor. The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
genuine Honda replacement parts or
their equivalent f or repairs. Using
lower quality parts may increase the
emissions f rom your car.
2
2
Exhaust Emissions Controls
Replacement Parts
PGM-FI Syst em
Ignit ion T iming Cont rol Syst emThree Way Catalytic Converter
Emissions Cont rols
T echnical Inf ormation 257

CONT INUED
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard . 2, 56
................
Daytime Running Lights . 67
...........
Dead Battery, What to Do . 230
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 264
........................
Def og and Def rost . 101
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 70
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 101
....................................
Dimensions . 250
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 66
Dipstick
..................................
Engine Oil . 132
..........................
Directional Signals . 68
.....
Disabled, Towing Your Car If . 245
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 147
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 170
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 75
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 252
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 144
.....................................
Drive Belts . 192
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5 ...........................................
Driving . 141
....................................
Economy . 134
.........................
In Bad Weather . 151
................
In Foreign Countries . 255
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 134
............
Emergencies on the Road . 221
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 230
...........
Brake System Indicator . 238
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 223
.....
Charging System Indicator . 235
..................
Checking the Fuses . 241
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 234
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 236
..................
Overheated Engine . 232
...........................
Emergency Brake . 89
......................
Emergency Flashers . 70
......................
Emergency Towing . 245
.......................
Emissions Controls . 256Engine
............................................
Belts . 192
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 64
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 59, 236 ........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 234
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 167
...............................
Overheating . 232
............................
Specif ications . 250
...................
Engine Speed Limiter . 145
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 254
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 256
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 18
..................
Exterior,Cleaningthe .214
............................
Fabric, Cleaning . 217
.....................................
Fan, Interior . 96
Features, Comfort and
................................
Convenience . 95
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 129
Filter
................................
Air Cleaner . 179
...............................................
Oil . 169
Index
E
F
D
III

...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 248
......
If Your Car Has to be Towed . 245
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 72
...........................................
Switch . 72
5-speed Manual Transmission
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 177
................................
Shif ting the . 144
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 70
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 223
Fluids
..........................................
Brake . 177
.........................................
Clutch . 177
..............
Manual Transmission . 177
..................
Windshield Washer . 176
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 111
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 83
.....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 255
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 70
Front End, Towing by
................
Emergency Wrecker . 245
.................................................
Fuel . 128
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 129
...........................................
Gauge . 63
................
Octane Requirement . 128
...............................
Oxygenated . 254
........................
Reserve Indicator . 60
........................
Tank, Filling the . 129
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 241 ...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 134
..........................................
Gasohol . 254
.........................................
Gasoline . 128
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 60
...........................................
Gauge . 63
................
Octane Requirement . 128
........................
Tank, Filling the . 129
................
Gas Station Procedures . 129
Gauges
Engine Coolant
...........................
Temperature . 64
...............................................
Fuel . 63
Gearshif t Lever Positions 5-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission . 144
..............................
Glass Cleaning . 218
........................................
Glove Box . 90
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 202
Hatch
.................................
Opening the . 80
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 70 Headlights
............
Daytime Running Lights . 67
..................
High Beam Indicator . 59
...........
High Beams, Turning on . 66
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 66
........................
Reminder Beeper . 66
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 202
...................................
Turning on . 66
..............................
Head Restraints . 82
.......................
Heating and Cooling . 96
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 143
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 66
....................................
Hood Latch . 181
.......................
Hood, Opening the . 130
..............................................
Horn .3,65
.......
Hot Coolant, Warning about . 171
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch . 178
.................................
Hydroplaning . 152
Index
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CONT INUED
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Keys . 72 ........................
Jacking up the Car . 224
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 223
................................
Jump Starting . 230 ..................................
Maintenance . 153
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 165
................................
Record . 163, 164
..........................................
Saf ety . 154
.............................
Schedule . 158-162
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 59, 236
...................
Manual Transmission . 144
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 177
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 63
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 254
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 88
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 128
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds . 145
..................
NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 248
............
Timing Control System . 257
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicator Lights, Instrument
.............................................
Panel . 57
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 28
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 193
..................
High Speed Driving . 194
.........................
Normal Driving . 194
...................................
Inside Mirror . 88
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 195
............................
Instrument Panel . 57
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
...........................
Interior Cleaning . 216
.................................
Interior Lights . 93
........................................
Introduction . i .......................
Label, Certif ication . 248
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 68
..........................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 43
.........
Leaking of Exhaust into Car . 52
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 202
.......................................
Indicator . 57
.........................................
Parking . 89
..................................
Turn Signal . 68
.....................................
Load Limit . 138
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 73
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 73
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 129
............................................
Hatch . 80
........................
Low Coolant Level . 133
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 60
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 145
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 234
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 250
.........................................
Luggage . 137
Index
J K LM
NV

...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 128
.........................................
Odometer . 63
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 63
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 169
......................
Change, When to . 158
......................
Checking Engine . 132
..............
Pressure Indicator . 58, 234
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 73
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 256
.........................
Opening the Hatch . 80
........................
Opening the Hood . 130
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 255
..............................
Outside Mirrors . 88
....................
Overheating, Engine . 232
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 165
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 254
..............................
Paint Touch-up . 216
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 67
...........................................
Parking . 146 .................................
Parking Brake . 89
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator . 59, 238
.................................
Parking Lights . 66
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 258
.............................
PGM-FI System . 257
..................
Polishing and Waxing . 215
..............................
Power Windows . 85
............
Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
............................
Protecting Adults . 12
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 18
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
........................
Protecting Children . 20
.......................
Protecting Inf ants . 29
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 35
.........
Protecting Small Children . 32
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers . 39
...................
Radiator Overheating . 232
...
Radio/Cassette Sound System . 104
..........................
Rear End Towing . 245
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 206 ............................
Rear Seat Access . 82
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding . 83
............................
Rear View Mirror . 88
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 70
....................
Rear Window Washer . 69
.......................
Rear Window Wiper . 69
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 81
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 145
.............................
Reminder Lights . 57
Replacement Inf ormation
.................
Air Cleaner Element . 179
..........................
Engine Coolant . 173
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 169
..........................................
Fuses . 241
................................
Light Bulbs . 202
....................................
Schedule . 156
................................
Spark Plugs . 181
...........................................
Tires . 197
.............................
Wiper Blades . 186
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 45
Reserve Tank, Engine
...............................
Coolant . 133, 171
...............................
Restraint, Child . 20
................................
Rotation, Tire . 196
Index
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 138
......................
Vehicle Dimensions . 250
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 248
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 212
........................................
Ventilation . 99
.................................................
VIN . 248
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning . 217
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 168
Warning Beepers
..............................
Headlights on . 66
.............................
Key in Ignition . 73
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 53
..................
Warranty Coverages . 263
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 176
.......................................
Indicator . 60
.....................................
Tachometer . 64
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 206
Taking Care of the
...............................
Unexpected . 221
....................................
Tape Player . 119
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 252
..
Driving in Foreign Countries . 255
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 256
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels . 254
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 258
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 64
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 39
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 258
..........................
Time, Setting the . 109
....................................
Tire Chains . 199
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 223
...............................................
Tires . 193
..............................
Air Pressure . 193
.........................
Checking Wear . 195
..........................
Compact Spare . 222
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 252
......................................
Inf lation . 193 ..................................
Inspection . 195
...................................
Replacing . 197
......................................
Rotating . 196
...........................................
Snow . 199
............................
Specif ications . 251
................................
Tire Chains . 199
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 223
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 152
................
Emergency Wrecker . 245
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 177
...........................
Fluid Selection . 177
..............
Identif ication Number . 248
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 144
.....................................
Treadwear . 252
.......................................
Trip Meter . 63
....................................
Turn Signals . 68
.....................
Underside, Cleaning . 219
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 221
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 252 ........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 128
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning . 216
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 170
Index
T
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Brake Fluid:Front:
Rear:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
13.2 US gal (50
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 4.4 US qt (4.2
) 33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
API Certified ‘‘For Gasoline
Engines’’ Oil, SAE 5W-20 viscosity
(see page ). Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). 1.6 US qt (1.5
)
Oil change capacity (including
differential): 144
167
177