2002 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK maintenance

If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an API service SG, SH or SJ
grade motor oil with a viscosity of
SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a
temporary replacement. An SG
grade is pref erred, but an SH or SJ
grade may be used if SG is not
available. However, motor oil does
not contain the proper additives and
continued use can cause stif f er
shif ting. Replace as soon as it is
convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance266

The spark plugs in your car should
be replaced according to the time
and distance recommendations in
the maintenance schedule.Loosen the two holding clips by
turning the heads one-quarter turn
counterclockwise with a f lat-tipped
screwdriver. Remove the cover on
the f ront cylinder bank by pulling
it straight up. Disconnect the wire connector
f rom the ignition coil by pushing
on the lock tab and pulling on the
connector. Pull on the plastic
connector, not the wires.
Remove the spark plug with
a f ive-eighths inch (16 mm) spark
plug socket.
Use a wrench to remove the
hexagonsocketheadcapbolt
holding the ignition coil. Remove
the ignition coil by pulling it
straight out.
Clean up any dirt and oil that have
collected around the ignition coils.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5.
Replacement
Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models)
Maint enance274
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If your car’s battery is disconnected
or goes dead, the audio system will
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the radio you will see ‘‘Code’’ in
the f requency display. Use the
Preset buttons to enter the five-digit
code (see page ).183
OnEX,EXV-6,SE,andU.S.Value
Package models
Battery
Maint enance278
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normaloperation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the batterymaintenance. Charging the battery with the cables
connected can seriously damage your
car’s electronic controls. Detach the
battery cables bef ore connecting the
battery to a charger.

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation343
Battery
Fuses Alignment
Engine
Lights
3.39 x 3.82 in (86.0 x 97.0 mm)137.5 cu-in (2,254 cm
)
12 V 60 W (HB3)
12 V 51 W (HB4)
12 V 24/2.2 CP
12 V 3 CP
12 V 21 W
12 V 21/5 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 21 W
12 V 21 W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
3CP7W5W
2CP
1.8 W
12 V
12 V 52 AH/5 HR
55 AH/5 HR
3°00’0°30’0°
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm)
182.8 cu-in (2,997 cm)
8.8 : 1
9.3 : 1
9.4 : 1
Capacity
Interior
Under-hood Toe-in
CamberCaster
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC,
SOHC VTEC 4-cylinder, SOHC
6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine
Headlights
Front turn signal/side marker
lights
Front parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Taillight
High-mount brake light
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Trunk lights
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror light
See page 335 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
See page 334 or the fuse box
cover. See spark plug maintenance sec-
tion pages 273 and 275 .
FrontRear
FrontRear
Front
HighLow
4-cylinder
6-cylinder
1: DX,ValuePackage
2: LX,EX,SE
3 : 6-cylinder models
3
3
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This manual complements the Service Manual by
providing in-depth troubleshooting inf ormation f or each
electrical circuit in your vehicle.
This manual describes the procedures involved in the
replacement of damaged body parts.
This manual covers maintenance and recommended
procedures f or repair to engine and chassis components.
It is written f or the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough f or most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.
Authorized Manuals
Service Manual:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
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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
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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
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Parking Brake . 95
.................................
Parking Lights . 64
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 351
.............................
PGM-FI System . 350
..................
Polishing and Waxing . 305
...................................
Pollen Filter . 282
............
Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
............................
Protecting Adults . 12
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 20
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
........................
Protecting Children . 21
.......................
Protecting Inf ants . 30
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 36
.........
Protecting Small Children . 33
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers . 39
.................................
Using LATCH . 40
........................................
Saf ety Belts . 8 .........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 358
.................................
Saf ety Features . 7
...........................................
Airbags . 9
..................................
Door Locks . 10
..........................
Head Restraints . 10
.......................................
Seat Belts . 8
.....................
Seats & Seat-Backs . 10
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 52
...............................
Saf ety Messages . ii
...........................................
Seat Belts . 8
...............
Additional Information . 42
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 43
.....................................
Cleaning . 307
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 42
................................
Maintenance . 44
Reminder Light and
................................
Beeper . 42, 56
...................
System Components . 42
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 19
........................
Seats, Adjusting the . 82
............................
Security System . 184
...............................
Serial Number . 340
...........................
Service Intervals . 240
...........................
Service Manual . 359
.........
Service Station Procedures . 194
...................
Radiator Overheating . 323
...
Radio/Cassette Sound System . 119
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 296
..........................
Rear Seat Armrest . 88
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding . 87 ............................
Rear View Mirror . 93
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 68
.........
Reclining the Seat Backs . 82, 85
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 212
.............................
Reminder Lights . 55
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 75
Replacement Inf ormation
.................
Air Cleaner Element . 269
.......................................
Coolant . 257
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 252
..........................................
Fuses . 332
................................
Light Bulbs . 292
....................................
Schedule . 240
.......................
Spark Plugs . 272, 274
...........................................
Tires . 287
.............................
Wiper Blades . 279
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 44
.................
Reserve Tank, Coolant . 200
...............................
Restraint, Child . 21
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 214
................................
Rotation, Tire . 287
Index
R
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( % ) $
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This manual complements the Service Manual by
providing in-depth troubleshooting inf ormation f or each
electrical circuit in your vehicle.
This manual describes the procedures involved in the
replacement of damaged body parts.
This manual covers maintenance and recommended
procedures f or repair to engine and chassis components.
It is written f or the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough f or most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.
Authorized Manuals
Service Manual:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
362 NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name,
and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should
be sent. For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the address shown
below for a quotation.
P.O. BOX 07280·DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48207·1-800-782-4356
Customer Name Attention
Apartment Number
State & Zip Code
City
Daytime Telephone Number
Check or money order enclosed payable to Helm Inc U.S. funds only.
Do not send cash
Master
Card VISA Check here if your billing address is different
from the shipping address shown above.
Account Number Expiration: Mo. Yr.
CUSTOMER SIGNATURE DATE
Street Address No P.O. Box Number
()
These Publications cannot be returned for credit without receiving advance authorization within 14
days of delivery. On returns, a restocking fee may be applied against the original order.