2001 HONDA CIVIC cooling

CONT INUED
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park and set the parking brake.
Turn of f the heating and cooling
system and all other accessories.
Turn on the hazard warning
indicators.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine.If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading
(climbing a long, steep hill on a
hot day with the A/C running, f or
example), the engine should start
to cool down almost immediately.
If it does, wait until the tempera-
ture gauge comes down to the mid-
point then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Wait until you see no more signs
of steam or spray, then open thehood.Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page ). If the level is below the
MIN mark, add coolant to halfway
between the MIN and MAX marks.
1. 2.
3. 4. 5.6. 7.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
If Your Engine Overheats
Emergency
Towing
273

If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may also have to
add coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. This
releases any remaining pressure in
the cooling system. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap and turn it until it comes
off.
Start the engine and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair. (See
on page .)
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
8.
9.
10. 11. 12.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
If Your Engine Overheats
Emergency
Towing
274 Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

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Amps.
No. Circuits Protected
20 A
15 A
7.5 A 20 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
10 A
40 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
80 A
40 A
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Small Light
Interior Light
Cooling Fan
Hazard
FI ECU
Small Light
ABS F/S
Back Up
ABS Motor
Rear Defroster
Heater Motor
Power Window
Option
Lef t Headlight
Door Lock
Right Headlight
Not Used
Battery
Ignition 1
Spare Fuses
21 25
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Fuses
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

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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
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