2001 HONDA CIVIC automatic transmission

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Gas Mileage, Improving . 166
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Gasohol . 296
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Gasoline . 160
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
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Gauge . 67
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Octane Requirement . 160
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Tank, Filling the . 161
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Gas Station Procedures . 161
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
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Fuel . 67
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Speedometer . 66
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Tachometer . 66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 179
5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 176
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Glass Cleaning . 258
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Glove Box . 100
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 243
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74 Headlights
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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High Beam Indicator . 63
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Reminder Beeper . 70
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 243
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Turning on . 70
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Head Restraints . 92
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Heating and Cooling . 106
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High Altitude, Starting at . 175
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High-Low Beam Switch . 70
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High-mount Brake Light . 247
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Hood Latch . 222
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Hood, Opening the . 162
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Horn . 69
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Hydraulic Clutch . 219
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Hydroplaning . 189
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Jacking up the Car . 263
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Jack, Tire . 263
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Jump Starting . 270
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Keys . 79
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 290
Ignition
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Keys . 79
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Switch . 82
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Timing Control System . 299
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Important Safety Precautions . 6 Indicators, Instrument
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Panel . 59
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Inf ant Restraint . 30
Inf ant Seats
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Lower Anchorage . 42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 234
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High Speed Driving . 235
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Normal Driving . 235
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Inside Mirror . 98
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Inspection, Tire . 236
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Instrument Panel . 2, 58
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Interior Cleaning . 256
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Interior Lights . 104
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Introduction . i
Index
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K
IV

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Underside, Cleaning . 259
Unexpected, Taking Care
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Brake Fluid:
5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
11.9 US gal (45
, 9.9 Imp gal)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
3.4 US qt (3.2
, 2.8 Imp qt)
3.7 US qt (3.5
, 3.1 Imp qt) Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
Genuine Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid preferred, or
an API service SG, SH or SJ, SAE
10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
1.6 US qt (1.5
, 1.3 Imp qt)
Capacity (including differential):
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
DX, LX EX
205
218
216
220
217