2002 HONDA CIVIC COUPE flat tire

Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Secure the f lat tire by screwing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
15. 16. 17.
18. 19.
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On HX model in the U.S., Si model inCanada
Changing a Flat T ire
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The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and lif t
them of f the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground.
If your car needs to be towed, call a
prof essional towing service or, if you
belong to one, an organization that
provides roadside assistance. Never
tow your car behind another vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
There are three popular types of
prof essional towing equipment.
The operator
loads your car on the back of a truck. The tow
truck uses metal cables with hooks
on the ends. These hooks go around
parts of the f rame or suspension and
the cables lif t that end of the car of f
the ground. Your car’s suspension
and body can be seriously damaged.
If your Honda cannot be transported
by f lat-bed, it should be towed by
wheel-lif t equipment with the f ront
wheels of f the ground. If due to
damage, your car must be towed
with the f ront wheels on the ground,
do the f ollowing: Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to Neutral.
Automatic Transmission
5-speed Manual Transmission and
Continuously Variable Transmission(CVT)
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Wheel-lif t Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment Sling-t ype Equipment
T his is
an acceptable way to tow your
Honda.
This is the best way to transport
your Honda.
T his method of towing is
unacceptable.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed289
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
car must be transported with the f ront
wheels of f the ground.

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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 . 310
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Def og and Def rost . 109
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 109
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Dimensions . 294
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Dimming the Headlights . 71
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 220
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Engine Oil . 166
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Directional Signals . 72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 189
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Disposal of Used Oil . 212
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 80
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Power Door Locks . 81
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 296
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 178
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Drive Belts . 237
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Capacities Chart . 294
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
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Cargo Hook . 100
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Carrying Cargo . 171
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 154
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Operation . 118, 130, 151
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 121, 133, 147
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CD Player . 121, 133, 145
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Ceiling Light . 101
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Certif ication Label . 292
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Chains . 244
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Changing a Flat Tire . 265
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Changing Engine Coolant . 215
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 211
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When to . 198
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Charging System Indicator . 62, 279
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 176
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Child Saf ety . 21
Child Seats
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Lower Anchorage . 42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41 ....................
Cleaner Element, Air . 225
Cleaning
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Exterior . 256
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Interior . 258
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Seat Belts . 259
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Vinyl . 259
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Windows . 260
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Clock, Setting the . 117, 129, 139
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Clutch Fluid . 223
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CO in the Exhaust . 303
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Coat Hook . 100
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 177
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Compact Spare . 264
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Consumer Inf ormation . 306
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 213
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Checking . 167
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Proper Solution . 213
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Replacing . 215
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Corrosion Protection . 261
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 300
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Cruise Control Operation . 156
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 306
Index
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Driving . 175
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Economy . 168
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In Bad Weather . 193
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In Foreign Countries . 299
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Economy, Fuel . 168
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Emergencies on the Road . 289
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Battery, Jump Starting . 273
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Brake System Indicator . 282
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Changing a Flat Tire . 265
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Charging System Indicator . 279
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Checking the Fuses . 285
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 278
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 280
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 282
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Overheated Engine . 275
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Emergency Brake . 96
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Emergency Flashers . 74
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Emergency Towing . 289
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 88
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Emissions Controls . 300 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
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Drive Belts . 237 Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 63, 280
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 278
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 209
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Overheating . 275
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Specif ications . 294
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Starting . 177
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Engine Speed Limiter . 179, 183
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 298
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 300
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Exhaust Fumes . 54
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 256
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Fabric, Cleaning . 259
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Fan, Interior . 108
Features, Comfort and
..............................
Convenience . 103
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 163
Filters
................................
Air Cleaner . 225
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Air Conditioning . 235
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Oil . 211 5-speed Manual Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level . 222
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Shif ting the . 178
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 265
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 220
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Brake . 223
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Clutch . 223
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Manual Transmission . 222
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Power Steering . 224
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Windshield Washer . 219
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 143
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Folding Rear Seat . 90
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 299
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Four-way Flashers . 74
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Fuel . 162
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Economy . 168
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Fill Door and Cap . 163
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Gauge . 67
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Octane Requirement . 162
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Oxygenated . 298
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Reserve Indicator . 63
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Tank, Filling the . 163
Index
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Underside, Cleaning . 261
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 263
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 296
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Unleaded Gasoline . 162
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Upholstery Cleaning . 258
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 212 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 55
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Warranty Coverages . 309
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 219
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Indicator . 63
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Operation . 73
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Washing . 256
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Waxing and Polishing . 257
Wheels
...............
Adjusting the Steering . 75
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Alignment and Balance . 240
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Compact Spare . 264
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Wrench . 265
Windows .....................................
Cleaning . 260
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Time, Setting the . 117, 129, 141
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Timing Belt . 237
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Tire Chains . 244
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 265
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Tires . 238
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Air Pressure . 238
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Checking Wear . 240
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Compact Spare . 264
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 296
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Inf lation . 238
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Inspection . 240
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Maintenance . 240
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Replacing . 242
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Rotating . 241
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Snow . 243
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Specif ications . 295
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Traction Devices . 244
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Technical Inf ormation . 291
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Tools, Tire Changing . 265
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 194
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Emergency Wrecker . 289
...........................
Traction Devices . 244
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 220 Checking Fluid Level,
...................................
Manual . 222
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Fluid Selection . 220, 222
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Identif ication Number . 293
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Shif ting the Automatic . 181
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Shif ting the Manual . 178
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Treadwear . 296
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Trip Meter . 67
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Trunk . 84
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Opening . 84
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Open Monitor Light . 63
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Turn Signals . 72
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 172 ......................
Vehicle Dimensions . 294
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 292
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Vehicle Storage . 254
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Ventilation . 106
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VIN . 292
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Vinyl Cleaning . 259
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Viscosity, Oil . 210
Index
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