2002 HONDA CIVIC COUPE overheating

The manual transmission is syn-
chronizedinallforwardgearsfor
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot shift directly from Fifth
to Reverse. When shif ting up or
down,makesureyoupushtheclutch
pedal down all the way, shift to the
next gear, and let the pedal up
gradually. When you are not shif ting,
do not rest your f oot on the clutch
pedal. This can cause your clutch to
wear out faster.Come to a full stop before you shift
into Reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shif t into
Reverse with the car moving. Push
down the clutch pedal, and pause f or
a f ew seconds bef ore shif ting into
Reverse, or shif t into one of the
f orward gears f or a moment. This
stops the gears so they won’t ‘‘grind.’’
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking from the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes f rom
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Bef ore downshif ting,
make sure the vehicle speed is low
enough that you will not activate the
engine speed limiter in the lower
gear.OnHX,LX,andEXmodelsin
the U.S., and LX and Si models in
Canada, make sure the engine speed
will not go into the tachometer’s red
zone in the lower gear bef ore
downshif ting.
5-speed Manual T ransmission
Driving178
Rapid slowing or speeding-up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.

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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
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 300
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Exhaust Fumes . 54
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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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
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Convenience . 103
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 163
Filters
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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
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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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Neutral Gear Position . 182
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New Vehicle Break-in . 162
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 179 ...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 292
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Keys . 76
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Label, Certif ication . 292
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Lane Change, Signaling . 72
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 44
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 247
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Indicator . 59
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Parking . 70
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Turn Signal . 72
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Load Limit . 172
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 79
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 79
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Fuel Fill Door . 163
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Power Door . 81
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Trunk . 84
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Low Coolant Level . 167
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Low Fuel Indicator . 63
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Lower Anchorage . 42
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 179
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 278 ...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 294
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Luggage . 171
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Maintenance . 195
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 207
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Record . 205-206
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Required Indicator . 64
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Saf ety . 196
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Schedule . 198-204
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 63, 280
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Manual Transmission . 178
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 222
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Meters, Gauges . 66
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Methanol in Gasoline . 298
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 95
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Moonroof . 94
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Closing Manually . 283
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Operation . 94 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 162
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Odometer . 66
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Odometer, Trip . 67
Oil
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Change, How to . 211
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Change, When to . 198
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Checking Engine . 166
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 278
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 210
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 79
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 301
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 299
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Outside Mirrors . 94
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Overheating, Engine . 275
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 207
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Oxygenated Fuels . 298
Index
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 44
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 310
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 10
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Door Locks . 11
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Head Restraints . 11
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Seat Belts . 8
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 11
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 55
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8, 44
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Additional Information . 44
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 45
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Cleaning . 259
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 44
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Paint Touch-up . 257
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Panel Brightness Control . 71
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Park Gear Position . 181
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Parking . 188
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Parking Brake . 96
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Parking Lights . 70
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 302
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PGM-FI System . 301
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Polishing and Waxing . 257
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children . 21
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Protecting Inf ants . 30
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Protecting Larger Children . 37
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Protecting Small Children . 34
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 41
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Using Lower Anchorages . 42 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 275
Radio/CD/Cassette
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Sound System . 112, 124, 136
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Readiness Codes . 281, 303
Rear Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 250, 251
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Rear Seat, Folding . 90
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Rear View Mirror . 95
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Rear Window Def ogger . 74
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 86
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 179
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Reminder Lights . 59
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Remote Transmitter . 81
Replacement Inf ormation
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Air Cleaner Element . 225
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Engine Coolant . 215
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Engine Oil and Filter . 211
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Fuses . 285
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Light Bulbs . 247
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Schedule . 198
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Spark Plugs . 227
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Timing Belt . 237
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Tires . 242
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Wiper Blades . 232 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash . 47
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 167, 213
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Restraint, Child . 21
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Reverse Gear Position . 182
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Rotation, Tire . 241
Index
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