trailer HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2001 Owner's Manual (in English)

2001 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual
Use these links (and links throughout this ma nual) to navigate through this reference.
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com.
If you have a Civic GX refer to Civic Sedan GX Owner’s Manual Supplement
for additional information.
Contents
Introduction ........................................................................\
............................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................\
.................................................. ii
Your Car at a Glance ........................................................................\
.............................................................. 2
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
............................................... 5
Proper use and care of your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls ........................................................................\
................................................... 57
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
............................... 105
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving ........................................................................\
.....................................................................159
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving........................................................................\
...................................................... .............................173
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenanc e........................................................................\
.........................................................................191
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer.
Appearance Care........................................................................\
.................................................................253
Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
.......................................261
This section covers several problems motorists someti mes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information........................................................................\
...................................................... .289
ID numbers, dimensions, capaciti es, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)......................................................................303
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
...................................... .309
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need wh en you pull up to the fuel pump.
Owner's Identification Form

This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
5-speed manual and automatic
transmissions. It also includes impor-
tant inf ormation on parking your car,
and the braking system.........................
Preparing to Drive .174
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Starting the Engine .175
Starting in Cold Weather ....................
at High Altitude .175
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5-speed Manual Transmission . 176
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Recommended Shif t Points . 177
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Engine Speed Limiter . 177
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Automatic Transmission . 178
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 178
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Shif t Lever Positions . 179
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Engine Speed Limiter . 181
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Shif t Lock Release . 182
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Parking .183
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Parking Tips .183
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The Braking System .184
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Brake Wear Indicators . 184
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Brake System Design . 185
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Anti-lock Brakes .185
Important Saf ety .........................
Reminders .186
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ABS Indicator .187
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Driving in Bad Weather . 188
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Towing a Trailer .189
Driving
Driving173

µCheck 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.
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.Your vehicle is not designed to tow a
trailer. Attempting to do so can void
your warranties.
Driving in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer
Driving
Towing a Trailer
Traction
189

Î
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Underside, Cleaning .259
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .261
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 294
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Unleaded Gasoline .160
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Upholstery Cleaning .256
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 208
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 170......................
Vehicle Dimensions .292
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 290
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Vehicle Storage .251
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Ventilation .108
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VIN .290
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Vinyl Cleaning .257
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Viscosity, Oil .206
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Time, Setting the . 119,131,143
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Timing Belt .233
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Tire Chains .240
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 263
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Tires .234
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Air Pressure .234
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Checking Wear .236
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Compact Spare .262
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 294
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Inf lation .234
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Inspection .236
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Maintenance .236
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Replacing .238
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Rotating .237
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Snow .239
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Specif ications .293
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Traction Devices .240
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Technical Inf ormation . 289
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Tools, Tire Changing . 263
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .189
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Emergency Wrecker . 286
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Traction Devices .240
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .216 Checking Fluid Level,
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Manual .217
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Fluid Selection . 216,217
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Identif ication Number . 291
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Shif ting the Automatic . 179
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Shif ting the Manual . 176
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Treadwear .236
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Trip Meter .67
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Trunk .88
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Opening .88
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Open Monitor Light . 63
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Turn Signals .72 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 55
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Warranty Coverages .307
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 215
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Indicator .63
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Operation .73
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Washing .254
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Waxing and Polishing . 255
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 75
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Alignment and Balance . 236
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Compact Spare .262
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Wrench .263
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .258
Index
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