2002 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK climate control

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.

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Capacities Chart . 342
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo . 204
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 181
...........
Operation . 124, 142, 152, 178
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 127, 138, 156, 174
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CD Player . 136, 172
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Certif ication Label . 340
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Chains . 289
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Changing a Flat Tire . 313
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Changing Engine Coolant . 257
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 252
......................................
When to . 240
...
Charging System Indicator . 56, 326
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 208
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Childproof Door Locks . 79
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Child Seats . 26
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Cleaner, Air . 269
Cleaning
....................
Aluminum Wheels . 305 ...................................
Carpeting . 306
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Exterior . 304
.........................................
Fabric . 307
.......................................
Interior . 306
...................................
Seat Belts . 307
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Vinyl . 307
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Window . 308
...............
Climate Control System . 111
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Clock, Setting the . 96
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Clutch Fluid . 268
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CO in the Exhaust . 349
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Coin Box . 97
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 210
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Compact Spare . 312
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Console Compartment . 97
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Consumer Inf ormation . 355
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 255
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Checking . 200
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Proper Solution . 255
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Temperature Gauge . 61
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Corrosion Protection . 309
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 349
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Cruise Control Operation . 185 ..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 356
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 54
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 358
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 68
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Dimensions . 342
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Dimming the Headlights . 64
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 263, 264
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Engine Oil . 198
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Directional Signals . 66
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 219
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Disposal of Used Oil . 254
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 73
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Power Door Locks . 74
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 345
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 211
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Drive Belts . 282
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Bulb Replacement...................................
Spotlights . 299
...............................
Trunk Light . 300
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Turn Signal Lights . 292
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Bulbs, Halogen . 290
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard . 2, 56
................
Daytime Running Lights . 68
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 360
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 72
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Def rosting the Windows . 113, 121
............................
Dimensions . 344, 346
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 67
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 261
..................................
Engine Oil . 196
...................
Capacities Chart . 344, 346
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 202
Cassette Player
....................................
Care . 150, 178
...................
Operation . 135, 146, 175
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..................
CD Changer . 132, 151, 171
..............................
CD Player . 130, 169
..................................
Ceiling Light . 105
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Center Pocket . 104
........................
Certif ication Label . 342
............................................
Chains . 287
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 250
......................................
When to . 238
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 313
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 255 ...
Charging System Indicator . 58, 328
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 206
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 20
.......................................
Child Seats . 25
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 40
....................
Cleaner Element, Air . 267
Cleaning
....................
Aluminum Wheels . 305
...................................
Carpeting . 306
......................................
Exterior . 304
.........................................
Fabric . 307
.......................................
Interior . 306
.......................................
Leather . 307
...................................
Seat Belts . 307
...........................................
Vinyl . 307
....................................
Windows . 308
...............
Climate Control System . 115
.........................
Clock, Setting the . 100
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 265
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 352
........................................
Coin Box . 104
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 208
..............................
Compact Spare . 312
.................
Console Compartment . 102
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 358
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 55 Coolant
........................................
Adding . 253
....................................
Checking . 198
.........................
Proper Solution . 253
...................................
Replacing . 255
...................
Temperature Gauge . 64
....................
Corrosion Protection . 309
............................
Courtesy Lights . 106
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 352
............
Cruise Control Operation . 181
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 359
Index
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