HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2000 Owner's Manual (in English)
Manufacturer: HONDA, Model Year: 2000, Model line: CIVIC SEDAN, Model: HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2000Pages: 293, PDF Size: 4.05 MB
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Reportin
g Safet y Defect s (U.S . Vehicles )
I f yo u believ e tha t you r vehicl e ha s a
defec t whic h coul d caus e a cras h o r
coul d caus e injur y o r death , yo u
shoul d immediatel y infor m th e
Nationa l Highwa y Traffi c Safet y
Administratio n (NHTSA ) i n additio n
t o notifyin g America n Hond a Moto r
Co. , Inc . I
f NHTS A receive s simila r com -
plaints , i t ma y ope n a n investigation ,
an d if i t find s tha t a safet y defec t
exist s i n a grou p o f vehicles , i t ma y
orde r a recal l an d remed y campaign .
However , NHTS A canno t become
involve d in individua l problem s
betwee n you , you r dealer , o r
America n Hond a Moto r Co. , Inc . T
o contac t NHTSA , yo u ma y eithe r
cal l th e Aut o Safet y Hotlin e toll-fre e
a t 1-800-424-939 3 (o r 366-012 3 in
Washingto n D.C . area ) o r writ e to :
NHTSA , U.S . Departmen t o f
Transportation , Washington ,
D.C . 20590 . Yo u ca n als o obtai n
othe r informatio n abou t moto r
vehicl e safet y fro m th e Hotline .
Warrant y an d Custome r Relation s
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Servic
e Manual :
Thi s manua l cover s maintenanc e an d recommende d
procedure s fo r repai r t o engin e an d chassi s components .
I t i s writte n fo r th e Journeyma n mechanic , bu t i s simpl e
enoug h fo r mos t mechanically-incline d owner s t o under -
stand .
Electrica l Troubleshootin g Manual :
Thi s manua l complement s th e Servic e Manua l b y
providin g in-dept h troubleshootin g informatio n fo r eac h
electrica l circui t i n you r vehicle .
Bod y Repai r Manual :
Thi s manua l describe s th e procedure s involve d in th e
replacemen t o f damage d bod y parts .
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Accessorie s an d Modifications... . 14 9
Accessories................................ . 14 9
Additiona l Safet y Precaution... . 15 0
Modifications............................ . 15 0
ACCESSOR Y (Ignitio n Ke y
Position)....................................... . 7 1
Accessor y Powe r Socket............... . 8 7
Addin g
Automati c Transmissio n
Fluid....................................... . 19 7
Brak e Fluid................................ . 19 8
Clutc h Fluid............................... . 19 9
Engin e Coolant.......................... . 19 1
Engin e Oil.................................. . 18 7
Manua l Transmissio n Fluid.... . 19 8
Powe r Steerin g Fluid................ . 20 0
Windshiel d Washe r Fluid........ . 19 6
Additiona l Informatio n Abou t
You r Sea t Belts....................... . 4 2
La p Belt........................................ . 4 3
Lap/Shoulde r Belt...................... . 4 2
Sea t Bel t Maintenance............... . 4 4
Sea t Bel t Syste m Components.. . 4 2
Additiona
l Informatio n Abou t
You r SRS................................... 45
Additiona l Safet y Precautions... . 4 8
Ho w the SRS Indicato r
Works....................................... . 4 7
Ho w You r Airbag s Work........... . 4 5
SR S Components........................ . 4 5
Additives , Engin e Oil.................... . 18 8
Adjustment s
Hea d Restraints.......................... . 7 9
Mirrors......................................... . 8 3
Seats............................................. . 7 7
Steerin g Wheel........................... . 6 5
Airba g (SRS)............................... . 9 , 4 5
Ai r Cleane r Element..................... . 20 1
Ai r Conditionin g System................ . 9 0
Maintenance.............................. . 20 9
Usage............................................ . 9 0
Ai r Outlet s (Vents)......................... . 9 2
Ai r Pressure , Tires....................... . 21 1
Hig h Spee d Driving.................. . 21 2
Norma l Driving......................... . 21 2
Alcoho l i n Gasoline....................... . 26 8
Antifreeze...................................... . 19 1
Anti-loc k Brake s (ABS )
Indicato r Light.................... .55, 16 9 Operation...................................
. 16 7
Anti-thef t Steerin g Colum n
Lock.............................................. . 7 0
Appearanc e Care.......................... . 23 1
Ashtray s (Optional)........................ . 8 7
Audi o System.................. . 98 , 107 , 12 1
Automati c Spee d Control............... . 6 6
Automati c Transmission.............. . 16 0
Capacity , Fluid.......................... . 26 4
Checkin g Flui d Level............... . 19 7
Shifting....................................... . 16 1
Shif t Leve r Positio n Indicator. . 16 0
Shif t Leve r Positions................ . 16 1
Shif t Loc k Release.................... . 16 4
Batter y
Chargin g Syste m
Indicator........................... . 55 , 25 0
Jum p Starting............................ . 24 5
Maintenance.............................. . 20 5
Specifications............................ . 26 5
Befor e Driving.............................. . 14 1
CONTINUED
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Belts , Seat.................................... . 8 , 4 2
Beverag e Holder............................. . 8 6
Bod y Repairs................................. . 23 6
Brake s
Anti-loc k Syste m (ABS)........... . 16 7
Break-in , Ne w Lining s ............. . 14 2
Fluid........................................... . 19 8
Light , Burned-out..................... . 22 3
Parking......................................... . 8 5
Syste m Indicator................. . 55 , 25 2
Wea r Indicators........................ . 16 6
Brakes , AB S
Operation................................... . 16 7
Syste m Indicator................. .55, 16 9
Brakin g System............................. . 16 6
Break-in , Ne w Car........................ . 14 2
Brightnes s Control , Instruments.. . 6 2
Brights , Headlights........................ . 6 1
Bul b Replacemen t
Back-u p Lights.......................... . 22 4
Brak e Lights.............................. . 22 3
Ceilin g Light.............................. . 22 7
Fron t Parkin g Lights................ . 22 1
Fron t Sid e Marke r Lights........ . 22 1
Headlights................................. . 22 0
High-moun t Brak e Light......... . 22 5 Licens
e Plat e Lights................. . 22 6
Rea r Sid e Marke r Lights......... . 22 3
Specifications............................ . 26 5
Spotlights................................... . 22 7
Trun k Light............................... . 22 8
Tur n Signa l Lights.................... . 22 1
Bulbs , Halogen.............................. . 22 0
Cables , Jum p Startin g With......... . 24 6
Capacitie s Chart............................ . 26 4
Carbo n Monoxid e Hazard............. . 4 9
Carryin g Cargo............................. . 15 1
Cassett e Playe r
Care............................................ . 13 8
Operation................... .
102, 113, 135
CAUTION , Explanatio n
of..............
. i i
C D Changer.................. .104 , 117 , 13 1
C D Player...................... .104 , 117 ,
129
Ceilin g Light.................................... .
8
8
Certificatio n Label........................ . 26 2
Chains............................................ . 21 7
Chang e Oi l
Ho w to........................................ . 18 9
Whe n to...................................... . 17 8
Changin
g a Fla t Tire.................... . 23 9
Changin g Engin e Coolant............ . 19 3
Chargin g Syste m Indicato r ... . 55 , 25 0
Checkin g
Automati c Transmissio n
Fluid....................................... . 19 7
Batter y Condition..................... . 20 5
Brak e Fluid................................ . 19 8
Clutc h Fluid............................... . 19 9
Driv e Belts................................. . 21 0
Engin e Coolant.......................... . 14 7
Engin e Oil.................................. . 14 6
Fuses.......................................... . 25 5
Manua l Transmissio n Fluid.... . 19 8
Powe r Steerin g Fluid................ . 20 0
Checklist , Befor e Driving............ . 15 6
Chil d Safety..................................... . 2 1
Childproo f Doo r Locks.................. . 7 5
Cleane r Element , Air.................... . 20 1
Cleanin g
Exterior...................................... . 23 2
Interior....................................... . 23 4
Sea t Belts................................... . 23 4
Vinyl........................................... . 23 4
Windows.................................... . 23 5
Clock , Settin g the......... . 101 , 112 , 12 6
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Clutc h Fluid................................... . 19 9
C O in th e Exhaust........................ . 27 0
Col d Weather , Startin g in............ . 15 7
Compac t Spare.............................. . 23 8
Consume r Information*............... . 27 4
Controls , Instrument s and............. .
51
Coolan t
Adding........................................ . 19 1
Checking.................................... .
14
7
Prope r Solution......................... . 19 1
Replacing................................... . 19 3
Temperatur e Gauge................... . 5 8
Corrosio n Protection.................... . 23 5
Crankcas e Emission s Contro l
System........................................ . 27 0
Cruis e Contro l Operation.............. . 6 6
Custome r Relation s Office.......... . 27 4
DANGER , Explanatio n of................ . i i
Dashboard................................... . 2 , 5 2
Daytim e Runnin g Lights................ . 6 1
Dea d Battery , Wha t t o Do........... . 24 5
Defects , Reportin g Safety............ . 28 0
Defo g an d Defrost.......................... . 9 5 Defogger
, Rea r Window................ . 6 4
Defrostin g th e Windows................ . 9 5
DEXRON ® II I Automati c
Transmissio n Fluid................... . 19 7
Dimensions.................................... . 26 4
Dimmin g th e Headlights............... . 6 1
Dipstic k
Automati c Transmission.......... . 19 7
Engin e Oil.................................. . 14 6
Directiona l Signals.......................... . 6 2
Disabled , Towin g You r Ca r If..... . 25 9
Dis c Brak e Wea r Indicators........ . 16 6
Disposa l o f Use d Oil..................... . 19 0
Door s
Lockin g an d Unlocking.............. . 7 1
Powe r Doo r Locks...................... . 7 2
DO T Tir e Qualit y Grading.......... . 26 6
Downshifting , 5-spee d Manua l
Transmission............................. . 15 8
Driv e Belts..................................... . 21 0
Drive r an d Passenge r Safety........... . 5
Driving........................................... . 15 5
Economy.................................... . 14 8
I n Ba d Weather......................... . 17 0
I n Foreig n Countries................ . 26 9 Economy
, Fuel.............................. . 14 8
Emergencie s o n th e Road............ . 23 7
Battery , Jum p Starting............. . 24 5
Brak e Syste m Indicator............ 252
Changin g a Fla t Tire................ . 23 9
Chargin g Syste m Indicator..... . 25 0
Checkin g th e Fuses.................. . 25 5
Lo w Oi l Pressur e Indicator..... . 24 9
Malfunctio n Indicato r Lamp... . 25 1
Manuall y Closin g Moonroof... . 25 3
Overheate d Engine.................. . 24 7
Emergenc y Brake........................... . 8 5
Emergenc y Flashers...................... . 6 4
Emergenc y Towing...................... . 25 9
Emission s Controls....................... . 27 0
Engin e
Coolan t Temperatur e Gaug e .... . 5 8
Driv e Belts................................. . 21 0
Malfunctio n Indicato r
Lamp................................ .56, 25 1
Oi l Pressur e Indicator........ . 55 , 24 9
Oil , Wha t Kin d to Use.............. . 18 7
CONTINUED
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Engin e
Overheating............................... . 24 7
Specifications............................ . 26 4
Engin e Spee d Limiter...... . 159, 16 3
Ethano l i n Gasolin e ...................... . 26 8
Evaporativ e Emission s Controls. . 27 0
Exhaus t Fumes............................... . 4 9
Expectan t Mothers , Us e o f Sea t
Belt s by........................................ . 1 9
Exterior , Cleanin g the.................. . 23 2
Fabric , Cleaning............................ . 23 4
Fan , Interior..................................... . 9 0
Features , Comfor t an d
Convenience................................ . 8 9
Fillin g th e Fue l Tank.................... . 14 3
Filter s
Ai r Cleaner................................ . 20 1
Oil............................................... . 18 9
5-spee d Manua l Transmissio n
Checkin g Flui d Level............... . 19 8
Shiftin g the................................ . 15 8
Flashers , Hazar d Warning............. . 6 4
Fla t Tire , Changin g a................... . 23 9 Fluid
s
Automati c Transmission.......... . 19 7
Brake.......................................... . 19 8
Clutch......................................... . 19 9
Manua l Transmission.............. . 19 8
Powe r Steering.......................... . 20 0
Windshiel d Washer.................. . 19 6
F M Stere o Radi o
Reception................................... . 12 7
Foldin g Rea r Seat........................... . 8 0
Foreig n Countries , Drivin g in..... . 26 9
Four-wa y Flashers.......................... . 6 4
Fron t End , Towin g b y
Emergenc y Wrecker................ . 25 9
Fuel................................................. . 14 2
Fil l Doo r an d Cap...................... . 14 3
Gauge........................................... . 5 8
Octan e Requirement................ . 14 2
Oxygenated............................... . 26 8
Reserv e Indicator........................ . 5 6
Tank , Fillin g the........................ . 14 3
Fuses , Checkin g the..................... . 25 4
Ga s Mileage , Improving............... . 14 8
Gasohol..........................................
. 26 8
Gasoline......................................... . 14 2
Fue l Reserv e Indicator............... . 5 6
Gauge........................................... . 5 8
Octan e Requirement................ . 14 2
Tank , Fillin g the........................ . 14 3
Ga s Statio n Procedures................ . 14 3
Gauge s
Engin e Coolan t Temperatur e ... . 5 8
Fuel................................................ 58
Gearshif t Leve r Position s
Automati c Transmission.......... . 16 1
5-spee d Manua l
Transmission......................... . 15 8
Glas s Cleaning.............................. . 23 5
Glov e Box........................................ . 8 6
Haloge n Headligh t Bulbs............. . 22 0
Hazar d Warnin g Flashers.............. . 6 4
Headlight s
Daytim e Runnin g Lights............ . 6 1
Hig h Bea m Indicator.................. . 5 6
Hig h Beams , Turnin g on........... . 6 1
Lo w Beams , Turnin g on............ . 6 1
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Reminde r Beeper........................ . 6 1
Replacin g Haloge n Bulb s ........ . 22 0
Turnin g on................................... . 6 1
Hea d Restraints.............................. . 7 9
Heatin g an d Cooling....................... . 9 0
Hig h Altitude , Startin g at............. . 15 7
High-Lo w Bea m Switch................. . 6 1
High-moun t Brak e Light.............. . 22 5
Hoo d Latch.................................... . 20 2
Hood , Openin g the....................... . 14 4
Horn.............................................. . 3 , 6 0
Ho t Coolant , Warnin g about....... . 19 1
Hydrauli c Clutch........................... . 19 9
Hydroplaning................................. . 17 1
Identificatio n Number , Vehicle... . 26 2
I f You r Ca r Ha s to b e Towed...... . 25 9
Ignitio n
Keys.............................................. . 6 9
Switch........................................... . 7 0
Timin g Contro l System............ . 27 1
Importan t Safet y Precaution s ......... . 6
Indicato r Lights , Instrumen t
Panel............................................. . 5 3
Infan
t Restraint............................... . 2 9
Inflation , Prope r Tir e ................... . 21 1
Hig h Spee d Driving.................. . 21 2
Norma l Driving......................... . 21 2
Insid e Mirror................................... . 8 3
Inspection , Tire............................. . 21 3
Instrumen t Panel........................ . 2 , 5 2
Instrumen t Pane l Brightness........ . 6 2
Interio r Cleaning........................... . 23 4
Interio r Lights................................. . 8 8
Introduction........................................ . i
Jackin g u p th e Car........................ . 24 0
Jack , Tire....................................... . 23 9
Jum p Starting................................ . 24 5
Keys.................................................. . 6 9
Label , Certification....................... . 26 2
Lan e Change , Signaling................. . 6 2
La
p Belt............................................ . 4 3
Lap/Shoulde r Belts........................ . 4 2
Leakin g o f Exhaus t int o Car......... . 4 9
Light s
Bul b Replacement.................... . 22 0
Indicator....................................... . 5 3
Parking......................................... . 6 1
Tur n Signal.................................. . 6 2
Loa d Limit..................................... . 15 2
LOC K (Ignitio n Ke y Position)...... . 7 0
Lock s
Anti-thef t Steerin g Column....... . 7 0
Fue l Fil l Door............................ . 14 3
Powe r Door................................. . 7 2
Trunk........................................... . 7 6
Lo w Coolan t Level........................ . 14 7
Lo w Fue l Indicator......................... . 5 6
Lowe r Gear , Downshiftin g to a... . 15 8
Lo w Oi l Pressur e Indicator... . 55 , 24 9
Lubrican t Specification s Chart... . 26 4
Luggage......................................... . 15 1
CONTINUED
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Maintenance.................................. . 17 3
Owne r Maintenanc e Checks... . 18 5
Record................................. .183 -
184
Require d Indicator...................... .
5
9
Safety.......................................... . 17 4
Schedule............................. .178 -
182
Malfunctio n Indicato r
Lamp.
. 56 , 25 1
Manua l Transmission................... . 15 8
Manua l Transmissio n Flui d ........ . 19 8
Meters , Gauges............................... . 5 7
Methano l i n Gasoline................... . 26 8
Mirrors , Adjusting.......................... . 8 3
Moonroof......................................... . 8 3
Closin g Manually...................... . 25 3
Operation..................................... . 8 3
Neutra l Gea r Position................... . 16 2
Ne w Vehicl e Break-i n .................. . 14 2
Norma l Shif t Speeds..................... . 15 9
NOTICE , Explanatio n of................... .
i
Numbers, Identification............... .
26
2
Octan
e Requirement , Gasoline... . 14 2
Odometer......................................... . 5 7
Odometer , Trip............................... . 5 7
Oi l
Change , Ho w to ........................ . 18 9
Change , Whe n to...................... . 17 8
Checkin g Engine...................... . 14 6
Pressur e Indicator.............. . 55 , 24 9
Selectin g Prope r Viscosit y
Chart...................................... . 18 8
O N (Ignitio n Ke y Position)........... . 7 1
Onboar d Refuelin g Vapo r
Recovery.................................... . 27 0
Openin g th e Hood........................ . 14 4
Openin g th e Trunk......................... . 7 6
Operatio n in Foreig n Countries.. . 26 9
Outsid e Mirrors.............................. . 8 3
Overheating , Engine.................... . 24 7
Owne r Maintenanc e Checks....... . 18 5
Oxygenate d Fuels......................... . 26 8
Pain t Touch-up.............................. . 23 3
Pane
l Brightnes s Control.............. . 6 2
Par k Gea r Position........................ . 16 1
Parking........................................... . 16 5
Parkin g Brake................................. . 8 5
Parkin g Lights................................. . 6 1
Parkin g Ove r Thing s tha t Burn.. . 27 2
PGM-F I System............................. . 27 1
Polishin g an d Waxing.................. . 23 3
Powe r
Doo r Locks.................................. . 7 2
Mirrors......................................... . 8 4
Steering...................................... . 20 0
Windows...................................... . 8 1
Pre-Driv e Safet y Checklist............ . 1 1
Pregnancy , Usin g Sea t Belts......... . 1 9
Protectin g Adults............................ . 1 2
Additiona l Safet y Precautions... . 1 9
Advic e fo r Pregnan t Women..... . 1 9
Protectin g Children........................ . 2 1
Protectin g Infants....................... . 2 9
Protectin g Large r Children....... . 3 7
Protectin g Smal l Children......... . 3 3
Usin g Chil d Seat s wit h
Tethers..................................... . 4 0
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Radiato r Overheating................... . 24 7
Radio/CD/Cassett e
Soun d Syste m ............. .
98, 107, 121
Rea r En d
Towing..........................
. 25 9
Rea r Lights , Bul b
Replacement...................... . 223 , 22 4
Rea r Seat , Folding.......................... . 8 0
Rea r Vie w Mirror............................ . 8 3
Rea r Windo w Defogger................. . 6 4
Reclinin g th e Sea t Backs............... . 7 7
Recommende d Shif t Speed s ....... . 15 9
Reminde r Lights............................. . 5 3
Remot e Transmitter....................... . 7 3
Replacemen t Informatio n
Ai r Cleane r Element................. . 20 1
Engin e Coolant.......................... . 19 3
Engin e Oi l an d Filter................ . 18 9
Fuses.......................................... . 25 5
Ligh t Bulbs................................ . 22 0
Schedule.................................... . 17 8
Spar k Plugs................................ . 20 3
Timin g Belt................................ . 21 0
Tires........................................... . 21 5
Wipe r Blades............................. . 20 7
Replacin
g Sea t Belt s Afte r a
Crash............................................ . 4 4
Reserv e Tank , Engin e
Coolant............................... . 147, 19 1
Restraint , Child............................... . 2 1
Revers e Gea r Position.................. . 16 2
Rotation , Tire................................ . 21 4
Safet y Belts.................................. .8 , 4 2
Safet y Defects , Reporting * ......... . 27 8
Safet y Features................................. . 7
Airbags........................................... . 9
Doo r Locks.................................. . 1 1
Hea d Restraints.......................... . 1 0
Sea t Belts....................................... . 8
Seat s & Seat-Backs..................... . 1 0
Safet y Labels , Locatio n of............. . 5 0
Safet y Messages............................... . i i
Sea t Belt , Additiona l Information. . 4 2
La p Belt......................................... 43
Lap/Shoulde r Belt...................... . 4 2
Sea t Bel t Maintenance............... . 4 4
Sea t Bel t Syste m Components.. . 4 2
Sea
t Belts..................................... . 8 , 4 2
Cleaning..................................... . 23 4
Maintenance................................ . 4 4
Reminde r Ligh t an d Beeper...... . 5 4
Syste m Components................... . 4 2
Tethe r Anchorag e Points.......... . 4 0
Us e Durin g Pregnancy............... . 1 9
Wearin g a Lap/Shoulde r Belt... . 1 5
Wearin g th e La p Belt................. . 1 7
Seats , Adjustin g the........................ . 7 7
Seria l Number............................... . 26 2
Servic e Intervals........................... . 17 8
Servic e Manual * ........................... . 27 9
Servic e Statio n Procedures......... . 14 3
Settin g th e Clock.......... .
101, 112, 126
Shiftin g
Th e Automati c
Transmissio
n .. 16 0
Th e 5-spee d Manua l
Transmission......................... . 15 8
Shif t Leve r Positio n Indicator..... . 16 0
Shif t Loc k Release........................ . 16 4
Sid e Marke r Lights , Bul b
Replacemen t in......................... . 22 1
Signalin g Turns............................... . 6 2
CONTINUED