2002 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK coolant

Remove the reserve tank f rom its
holder by pulling it straight up.
Drain the coolant, then put the
tank back in its holder.
Loosen the drain plug on the
bottom of the radiator. The
coolant will drain through the
splash guard. Loosen the drain
bolt. When removing the reserve tank,
f irst remove the cruise control cable
and the ground cable f rom their clips.
Af ter installing the tank back in
place, put the cables back in their
clips.
4.
3.6-cylinder models 6-cylinder models
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Cooling Syst em
Maint enance259
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When the coolant stops draining,
tightenthedrainplugatthe
bottom of the radiator.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt in the
engine block. Tighten it securely.
Tightening torque:Tighten the drain bolt at the rear
of the engine cylinder block
securely.
Tightening torque:
Loosen the bleeder bolt on top of
the engine.
Pour Honda All Season
Antif reeze/Coolant Type 2 into
the radiator. This coolant is a
mixture of 50 percent anti-f reeze
and 50 percent water. Pre-mixing
is not required.
Tighten the bleeder bolt when
coolant comes out in a steady
stream with no bubbles.
7.
6.
5.
4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models
Cooling Syst em
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61 lbf·ft (83 N·m , 8.5 kgf·m)
7 lbf·ft (10 N·m , 1.0 kgf·m)

Start the engine and hold it at
1,500 rpm until the cooling f an
comes on. Turn of f the engine.
Check the coolant level in the
radiator and add coolant if needed.
Start the engine and let it run f or
about 30 seconds. Then turn of f
the engine.
Fill the radiator with coolant up to
the base of the f iller neck.
Fill the reserve tank to the MAX
mark. Install the reserve tank cap.
Install the radiator cap, and
tighten it to the first stop.
Start the engine and let it run until
the radiator cooling f an comes on
at least twice. Then stop the
engine.
Remove the radiator cap. Pour
coolant into the radiator up to the
base of the f iller neck and into the
reserve tank up to the MAX mark. If necessary, f ill the reserve tank
to the MAX mark. Install the
reserve tank cap.
Install the radiator cap, and
tighten it fully.
Pour coolant into the radiator up
to the base of the f iller neck.
The cooling system capacity is: 8. 9.
10. 11.12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
With automatic transmission:
6-cylinder models
With 5-speed manual transmission:
6-cylinder models
Cooling Syst em
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1.45 US gal (5.5, 1.21 Imp gal)
1.43 US gal (5.4
, 1.19 Imp gal)
1.48 US gal (5.6
, 1.23 Imp gal)

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.
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 pointerreaches 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.
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. Start the engine and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum (climate control to
FULL AUTO at 90°F/32°C). 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.
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.
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 ). 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 .)
4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9.
11.12.10.
336
200 336
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
If Your Engine Overheats
Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
324
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.

Î
............................
Capacities Chart . 342
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 204
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 181
...........
Operation . 124, 142, 152, 178
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..........
CD Changer . 127, 138, 156, 174
..............................
CD Player . 136, 172
........................
Certif ication Label . 340
............................................
Chains . 289
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 313
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 257
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 252
......................................
When to . 240
...
Charging System Indicator . 56, 326
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 208
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 79
.......................................
Child Seats . 26
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 39
...................................
Cleaner, Air . 269
Cleaning
....................
Aluminum Wheels . 305 ...................................
Carpeting . 306
......................................
Exterior . 304
.........................................
Fabric . 307
.......................................
Interior . 306
...................................
Seat Belts . 307
...........................................
Vinyl . 307
......................................
Window . 308
...............
Climate Control System . 111
...........................
Clock, Setting the . 96
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 268
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 349
..........................................
Coin Box . 97
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 210
..............................
Compact Spare . 312
...................
Console Compartment . 97
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 355
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 255
....................................
Checking . 200
.........................
Proper Solution . 255
...................
Temperature Gauge . 61
....................
Corrosion Protection . 309
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 349
............
Cruise Control Operation . 185 ..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 356
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
.......................................
Dashboard . 54
................
Daytime Running Lights . 65
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 358
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 68
....................................
Dimensions . 342
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 64
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 263, 264
..................................
Engine Oil . 198
..........................
Directional Signals . 66
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 219
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 254
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 73
......................
Power Door Locks . 74
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 345
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 211
.....................................
Drive Belts . 282
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
Index
C
D
II

CONT INUED
...........................................
Driving . 207
....................................
Economy . 201
.........................
In Bad Weather . 225
................
In Foreign Countries . 348
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 282
............................
Fabric, Cleaning . 307
...................................
Fan, Interior . 104
Features, Comfort and
..............................
Convenience . 103
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 194
Filter
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 282
...............................................
Oil . 252 5-speed Manual Transmission
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 265
5-speed Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the . 211
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 68
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 313
Fluids
.
Automatic Transmission . 263, 264
..........................................
Brake . 267
.........................................
Clutch . 268
..............
Manual Transmission . 265
..........................
Power Steering . 268
..................
Windshield Washer . 262
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 170
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 87
.....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 348
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 68
.................................................
Fuel . 194
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 194
...........................................
Gauge . 61
................
Octane Requirement . 194
...............................
Oxygenated . 347
........................
Tank, Filling the . 194
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 332
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 201
............
Emergencies on the Road . 311
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 320
...........
Brake System Indicator . 329
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 313
.....
Charging System Indicator . 326
..................
Checking the Fuses . 332
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 325
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 327
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 330
..................
Overheated Engine . 323
...........................
Emergency Brake . 95
......................
Emergency Flashers . 68
......................
Emergency Towing . 336
.......................
Emissions Controls . 349Engine
............................................
Belts . 282
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 61 Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 56, 327
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 325
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 250
...............................
Overheating . 323
............................
Specif ications . 343
....................
Speed Limiter . 212, 216
.......................................
Starting . 209
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 212, 216
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 347
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 349
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 19
..................
Exterior, Cleaning the . 304
Index
E
F
III

...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 201
..........................................
Gasohol . 347
.........................................
Gasoline . 194
...........................................
Gauge . 61
................
Octane Requirement . 194
........................
Tank, Filling the . 194
................
Gas Station Procedures . 194
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 61
...............................................
Fuel . 61
...............................
Speedometer . 60
.................................
Tachometer . 60
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 213
5-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission . 211
..............................
Glass Cleaning . 308
........................................
Glove Box . 81
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 292
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 68 ........................................
Headlights . 64
........................................
Aiming . 292
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 65
............
Daytime Running Lights . 65
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 64
.........................
Reminder Chime . 64
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 292
...................................
Turning on . 64
..............................
Head Restraints . 86
.....................
Heating and Cooling . 104
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 210
HomeLink Universal
...............................
Transmitter . 188
.......................
Hood, Opening the . 196
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch . 268
.................................
Hydroplaning . 226
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 340
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 70
...........................................
Switch . 72
............
Timing Control System . 350
........................
Immobilizer System . 71
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6 .........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 55
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 30
......................................
Inf ant Seats . 30
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 39
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 284
...................................
Inside Mirror . 93
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 286
............................
Instrument Panel . 55
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 65
...........................
Interior Cleaning . 306
...............................
Interior Lights . 101
........................................
Introduction . i
........................
Jacking up the Car . 315
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 314
................................
Jump Starting . 320
..................................................
Keys . 70
Index
G H I J K
IV

CONT INUED
..................................
Maintenance . 235
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 247
........................................
Record . 245
......................
Required Indicator . 62
..........................................
Saf ety . 236
.............................
Schedule . 240-244
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 56, 327
...................
Manual Transmission . 211
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 265
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 60
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 347
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 94
.........................................
Moonroof . 92
......................
Closing Manually . 330
.....................................
Operation . 92
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 214
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 194
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds . 212
..................
NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 340 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 194
.........................................
Odometer . 60
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 61
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 252
......................
Change, When to . 240
......................
Checking Engine . 198
..............
Pressure Indicator . 56, 325
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 251
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 73
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 348
..............................
Outside Mirrors . 93
....................
Overheating, Engine . 323
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 247
..........................
Oxygenated Fuel . 347
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 65
........................
Park Gear Position . 214
...........................................
Parking . 218
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 340
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 66
........................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 42
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 292
.......................................
Indicator . 55
.........................................
Parking . 64
..................................
Turn Signal . 66
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 72
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 72
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 194
....................................
Glove Box . 81
.................................
Power Door . 74
...........................................
Trunk . 79
........................
Low Coolant Level . 200
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 211
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 325
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 342
.........................................
Luggage . 204
Index
LM
N O P
V