load capacity HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2003 7.G Owners Manual

Modif ying your car, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make your car unsaf e. Bef ore you
make any modif ications or add any
accessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.
Your dealer has genuine Honda
accessories that allow you to
personalize your car. These
accessories have been designed and
approved f or your car, and are
covered by warranty.If possible, have your dealer inspect
the f inal installation.Have the installer contact your
Honda dealer f or assistance bef ore
installing any electronic accessory.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ).
Bef ore installing any accessory:
However, if electronic accessories
are improperly installed, or exceed
your car’s electrical system capacity,
they can interfere with the operation
of your car, or even cause the
airbags to deploy.
Non-Honda accessories are usually
designed f or universal applications.
Although aftermarket accessories
may f it on your car, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your car’s
handling and stability. (See
‘‘Modif ications’’ on page f or
additional information.) When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your car’s
computer-controlled systems, such
as the SRS and anti-lock brake
system. Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
136 240
A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
135
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
car’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.

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Vehicle Capacity Load . 138
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Vehicle Dimensions . 250
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 248
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Vehicle Storage . 212
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Ventilation . 99
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VIN . 248
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Vinyl Cleaning . 217
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Viscosity, Oil . 168
Warning Beepers
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Headlights on . 66
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Key in Ignition . 73
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 53
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Warranty Coverages . 263
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 176
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Indicator . 60
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Tachometer . 64
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 206
Taking Care of the
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Unexpected . 221
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Tape Player . 119
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 252
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Driving in Foreign Countries . 255
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Emissions Control Systems . 256
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Oxygenated Fuels . 254
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 258
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Temperature Gauge . 64
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 258
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Time, Setting the . 109
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Tire Chains . 199
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 223
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Tires . 193
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Air Pressure . 193
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Checking Wear . 195
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Compact Spare . 222
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 252
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Inf lation . 193 ..................................
Inspection . 195
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Replacing . 197
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Rotating . 196
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Snow . 199
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Specif ications . 251
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Tire Chains . 199
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Tools, Tire Changing . 223
Towing
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A Trailer . 152
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Emergency Wrecker . 245
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 177
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Fluid Selection . 177
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Identif ication Number . 248
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Shif ting the Manual . 144
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Treadwear . 252
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Trip Meter . 63
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Turn Signals . 68
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Underside, Cleaning . 219
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 221
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 252 ........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 128
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Upholstery Cleaning . 216
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 170
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