2002 HONDA CIVIC COUPE washer fluid

This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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Maintenance Saf ety . 196
.
Important Safety Precautions . 197
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Maintenance Schedule . 198
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Required Maintenance Record . 205
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 207
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Fluid Locations . 208
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Engine Oil . 209
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Adding Oil . 209
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Recommended Oil . 209
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Synthetic Oil . 210
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Additives . 210
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 211
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Cooling System . 213
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Adding Engine Coolant . 213
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 215
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Windshield Washers . 219
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Transmission Fluid . 220
Automatic .........................
Transmission . 220
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 222
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 223
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Brake System . 223
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Clutch System . 223
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Power Steering . 224
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Air Cleaner Element . 225 ....................................
Hood Latch . 226
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Spark Plugs . 227
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Replacement . 227
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Specif ications . 229
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Battery . 230
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Wiper Blades . 232
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Air Conditioning System . 234
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 235
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Drive Belts . 237
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Timing Belt . 237
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Tires . 238
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Inf lation . 238
Recommended Tire Pressures ...........
f or Normal Driving . 239
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Inspection . 240
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Maintenance . 240
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Tire Rotation . 241
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 242
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Wheels and Tires . 243
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Winter Driving . 243
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Snow Tires . 243
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Traction Devices . 244
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Lights . 245
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Headlight Aiming . 247
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Replacing Bulbs . 250
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Storing Your Car . 254
311
Maint enance
Maintenance
195

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation294
Dimensions
Weights
Engine Capacities
174.7 in (4,438 mm)
66.7 in (1,695 mm)
55.1 in (1,399 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) 13.2 US gal (50
, 11.0 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
See spark plug maintenance
section page 225 .
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.108 US gal (0.41
, 0.090 Imp gal)
4.8 US qt (4.5
, 4.0 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5, 2.2 Imp qt)
6.0 US qt (5.7, 5.0 Imp qt)
6.3 US qt (6.0, 5.3 Imp qt)
3.3 US qt (3.1, 2.7 Imp qt)
2.9 US qt (2.7, 2.4 Imp qt)
1.7 US qt (1.6, 1.4 Imp qt)
1.6 US qt (1.5, 1.3 Imp qt)
4.4 US qt (4.2, 3.7 Imp qt)
3.5 US qt (3.3, 2.9 Imp qt)
3.2 US qt (3.0, 2.6 Imp qt)
3.7 US qt (3.5, 3.1 Imp qt)
3.4 US qt (3.2, 2.8 Imp qt)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluid 1.03 US gal (3.9
, 0.86 Imp gal)
1.00 US gal (3.8, 0.84 Imp gal)
1.00 US gal (3.8, 0.84 Imp gal)
1.32 US gal (5.0
, 1.10 Imp gal)
1.29 US gal (4.9, 1.08 Imp gal)
1.29 US gal (4.9, 1.08 Imp gal)
Front Rear Approx.
1: 2: U.S.: DX, LX
Canada: DX, LX
U.S.: HX, EX
Canada: Si
5:
1: 2: 3:4:
HX
DX, LX
EX, HX Change
ManualAutomaticCVT
Total ManualAutomaticCVT
Change
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
Change Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
12
12 1 2
3 434 5 5
Manual trans-
mission fluidIncluding filter
Windshield
washer reservoir

CONT INUED
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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
...
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
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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
...............
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
E
F
III

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Underside, Cleaning . 261
Unexpected, Taking Care
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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
U V W
VIII