2001 HONDA CIVIC dimensions

Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your Honda, and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers . 290
................................
Specif ications . 292
DOT Tire Quality Grading
.............................
(U.S.Cars) .294
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Treadwear . 294
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Traction . 294
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Temperature . 295
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Oxygenated Fuels . 296
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Driving in Foreign Countries . 297 .......................
Emissions Controls . 298
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The Clean Air Act . 298
Crankcase Emissions Control
....................................
System . 298
Evaporative Emissions Control
....................................
System . 298
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery . 298
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 299
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PGM-FI System . 299
Ignition Timing Control
................................
System . 299
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter . 299
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Replacement Parts . 299
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 300
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State Emissions Testing . 301
T echnical Inf ormat ion
T echnical Inf ormation 289

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
292 Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Capacities
174.6 in (4,435 mm)
67.3 in (1,710 mm)
56.9 in (1,445 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
2.95 x 3.72 in (75.0 x 94.4 mm) 11.9 US gal (45
, 9.9 Imp gal)
1.03 US gal (3.9
, 0.86 Imp gal)
101.7 cu-in (1.668 cm
)
9.5 9.9
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC , SOHC VTEC
4-cylinder gasoline engine Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluid1.06 US gal (4.0
, 0.88 Imp gal)
1.35 US gal (5.1
, 1.12 Imp gal)
1.32 US gal (5.0, 1.10 Imp gal)
3.4 US qt (3.2
, 2.8 Imp qt)
3.7 US qt (3.5, 3.1 Imp qt)
3.2 US qt (3.0, 2.6 Imp qt)
3.5 US qt (3.3, 2.9 Imp qt)
4.4 US qt (4.2, 3.7 Imp qt)
1.6 US qt (1.5, 1.3 Imp qt)
1.7 US qt (1.6, 1.4 Imp qt)
2.9 US qt (2.7, 2.4 Imp qt)
6.2 US qt (5.9, 5.2 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
4.8 US qt (4.5, 4.0 Imp qt)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4
, 0.09 Imp gal)
See spark plug maintenance
section page 225 .
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
FrontRear
Approx.
1: 2: 3:4:
1 : DX, LX
2:EX
DX, LXEXChange
ManualAutomatic
Total ManualAutomatic
Change
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
ChangeTotal
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
12
12 1 2
3 434
Manual trans-
mission fluidIncluding filter
Windshield
washer reservoir

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Capacities Chart . 292
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
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Carrying Cargo . 169
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 156
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Operation . 120, 132, 153
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 123, 135, 149
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CD Player . 123, 135, 147
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Ceiling Light . 103
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Certif ication Label . 290
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Chains . 240
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Changing a Flat Tire . 263
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Changing Engine Coolant . 211
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 207
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When to . 194
...
Charging System Indicator . 62, 276
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 174
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Child Saf ety . 21
Child Seats
.......................
Lower Anchorage . 42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Childproof Door Locks . 88 ....................
Cleaner Element, Air . 221
Cleaning
......................................
Exterior . 254
.......................................
Interior . 256
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Seat Belts . 257
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Vinyl . 257
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Windows . 258
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Clock, Setting the . 119, 131, 143
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Clutch Fluid . 219
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CO in the Exhaust . 298
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 175
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Compact Spare . 262
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Consumer Inf ormation . 304
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 209
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Checking . 165
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Proper Solution . 209
...................................
Replacing . 211
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Corrosion Protection . 259
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 298
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Cruise Control Operation . 76
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 304 ................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 58
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 308
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Def og and Def rost . 111
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 111
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Dimensions . 292
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Dimming the Headlights . 71
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 216
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Engine Oil . 164
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Directional Signals . 72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 184
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Disposal of Used Oil . 208
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 83
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Power Door Locks . 84
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 294
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 176
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Drive Belts . 233
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
Index
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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
...............................................
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
...........................................
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
...........................
Traction Devices . 240
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 216 Checking Fluid Level,
...................................
Manual . 217
..................
Fluid Selection . 216, 217
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Identif ication Number . 291
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 179
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 176
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Treadwear . 236
.......................................
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
U V W
VIII