2002 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK oil level

µ
Ì
Î Î ÌÌ ÎÎ
Î
NOTE: If you only
drive under a
‘‘severe’’ condition, you should
f ollow the Normal Conditions
Maintenance Schedule.
Follow the Normal Conditions
Maintenance Schedule if the
severe driving conditions
specif ied in the Severe
Conditions Maintenance
Schedule do not apply.
Follow the Maintenance
Schedule f or Severe Conditions.
OCCASIONALLY
Maint enance
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
240
Visually inspect the following items:
Service at the indicated
distance or time whichever
comes first.
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
months
Replace every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 1 year
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Balancer belt applies to 4-cylinder models only.
See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components, driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Cooling system hoses and connections
Exhaust system, fuel lines and connections 152412
304824
457236609648
75
120
60 90
144 72 105168
84 120192
96
Every 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every
90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years
Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
Rotate tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil filter
Check engine oil and coolant
Replace air cleaner element
Inspect valve clearance
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt , balancer belt , and
inspect water pump
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace transmission fluid
Inspect front and rear brakes
Replace brake fluid
Check parking brake adjustment
Replace dust and pollen filter
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition
at least once per month) Adjust only if noisy
:
1:2: MTAT
239
283
11
,2
Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions

µµ
Ø ØØØØØØØØØ Ø ØØØØØØ
Ø ØØ Ø ØØ Ø
Ì Ì
Î
Ì Î
Maint enance241
A, B, C, D
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
A B C D
Balancer belt applies to 4-cylinder models only.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy. :
1:
240
239
Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in as required for each distance/time interval.Refer to page to determine which schedule to use.
Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
Replace engine oil.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page ).
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Check parking brake adjustment.
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Inspect driveshaft boots.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS).
Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check
for leaks.
Inspect cooling system hoses and connections.Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect fuel lines and connections.
Replace air cleaner element.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace dust and pollen filter.
Replace brake fluid every 3 years.
(independent of mileage)
7,500 mi/12,000 km
15,000 mi/24,000 km/1 yr
22,500 mi/36,000 km
30,000 mi/48,000 km/2 yrs
37,500 mi/60,000 km
3 yrs (independent of mileage)
45,000 mi/72,000 km/3 yrs
52,500 mi/84,000 km
60,000 mi/96,000 km/4 yrs
67,500 mi/108,000 km
75,000 mi/120,000 km/5 yrs
82,500 mi/132,000 km
6 yrs (independent of mileage)
90,000 mi/144,000 km/6 yrs
97,500 mi/156,000 km
105,000 mi/168,000 km/7 yrs
112,500 mi/180,000 km
120,000 mi/192,000 km/8 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs,
then replace every 60,000 mi/
96,000 km/5yrs
Every 120,000 mi/192,000 km/6yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/6yrs
then replace every 90,000 mi/
144,000 km/5yrs Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A, B.
Do item in D.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
Do item in D.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A.
Replace timing belt, balancer belt , inspect
water pump.
Inspect valve clearance. Check idle speed.
Replace spark plugs. Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C. Replace engine coolant
Replace manual transmission fluid
Replace automatic transmission fluid 287
NOTE:
1
Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions (listed by distance/time)

µ
Ì
Î ÎÎ ÌÎÎ
Î
Î
ÌÌ
Follow the Maintenance
Schedule f or Severe Conditions.
Follow the Severe Conditions
Maintenance Schedule if you
drive your vehicle
under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions:
Driving less than 5 miles (8
km) per trip or, in f reezing
temperatures, driving less
than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot
[over 90°F (32°C)] conditions.
Extensive idling or long
periods of stop-and-go driving.
Trailer towing, driving with a
car top carrier, or driving in
mountainous conditions.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or
de-iced roads.
MAINLY
Maint enance
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
242
Visually inspect the following items: Replace every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Service at the indicated
distance or time whichever
comes first.
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
months
Balancer belt applies to 4-cylinder models only.
See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement. See information on maintenance and
emissions warranty, last column, page .
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
See Dust and Pollen Filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Check engine oil and coolant
Clean ( ) or replace ( ) air cleaner element
Use normal schedule except in dusty conditons
Inspect valve clearance
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt , balancer belt , and
inspect water pump
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace transmission fluid
Inspect front and rear brakes
Replace brake fluid
Check parking brake adjustment
Replace dust and pollen filter
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition
at least once per month) Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components, driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and conditions of fluids
Cooling system hoses and connections Exhaust system, fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls, vehicle underbody 152412
304824457236609648
75
120
60 90
144 72 105168
84 120192
96
Rotate tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months Adjust only if noisy
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
:
1:2:3: 239
283 MTAT
282
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years
11 ,2
3
Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions

Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):Let the engine run f or several
minutes and check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level. If necessary, add oil to bring
the level to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator light should go out within
f ive seconds. If it does not, turn of f
the engine and reinspect your
work.
9.
8.
7.
6. (4-cylinder models)
(6-cylinder models)
Engine Oil
Maint enance254
OOIILLFFIILLTTEERR
66--ccyylliinnddeerrmmooddeellss
4.6 US qt (4.4, 3.9 Imp qt)
4.5 US qt (4.3
, 3.8 Imp qt) Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.

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

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

Î
...............................................
Tires . 283
..............................
Air Pressure . 284
.........................
Checking Wear . 286
..........................
Compact Spare . 312
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 345
......................................
Inf lation . 284
..................................
Inspection . 286
...................................
Replacing . 287
......................................
Rotating . 287
...........................................
Snow . 289
............................
Specif ications . 344
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 313
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 227
................
Emergency Wrecker . 336
..............
Traction Control System . 222
......................
TCS Indicator . 58, 223
...............
TCS ON/OFF Switch . 223
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 263, 264
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 265
..................
Fluid Selection . 263, 265
..............
Identif ication Number . 339
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 212 ..................
Shif ting the Manual . 211
.....................................
Treadwear . 345
.......................................
Trip Meter . 61
................................................
Trunk . 79
....................
Emergency Opener . 80
.................................
Opening the . 79
...................
Open Monitor Light . 58
....................................
Turn Signals . 66 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 52
..................
Warranty Coverages . 357
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 262
.....................................
Operation . 68
.........................................
Washing . 304
..................
Waxing and Polishing . 305
Wheels
...............
Adjusting the Steering . 69
............
Alignment and Balance . 286
..........................
Compact Spare . 312
......................................
Wrench . 314
Windows .....................................
Cleaning . 308
..................
Operating the Power . 91
...........................
Rear, Def ogger . 68
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 66
.......................................
Washers . 68
..................................
Vanity Mirror . 99
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 205
......................
Vehicle Dimensions . 342
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 340
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 301 .................................................
VIN . 340
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning . 307
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 251
.....................
Underside, Cleaning . 309
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 311
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 345
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 194
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning . 306
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 254
Index
U V W
VIII

CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 58, 328
............................
Jump Starting . 321
..............................
Maintenance . 274
....................
Specif ications . 345, 347
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 191
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,41
...........................
Beverage Holder . 101
...................................
Body Repair . 310 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 218
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 192
............
Bulb Replacement . 294, 295
...........................................
Fluid . 264
.........................................
Parking . 99
.................
System Indicator . 59, 331
........................
Wear Indicators . 217
.............................
Braking System . 217
........................
Break-in, New Car . 192
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 69
........................
Brights, Headlights . 67
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 295
.....................
Brake Lights . 294, 295
..............................
Ceiling Light . 299
........................
Courtesy Lights . 299
................
Front Parking Lights . 293
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 292
.................................
Headlights . 290
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 297
.................
License Plate Lights . 298
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 296
....................
Specif ications . 345, 347
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 200
................................
Accessories . 200
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 201
............................
Modif ications . 201
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 77
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 104
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 250
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 45
.....................
Air Cleaner Element . 267
.................
Air Conditioning Filter . 280
......
Air Conditioning System . 108, 115
..............................
Maintenance . 279
.................................
Usage . 111, 117
...............
Air Outlets (Vents) . 110, 115
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 282
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 350
.......
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 305
......................................
Antif reeze . 253
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 59, 219
...................................
Operation . 218
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 179
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76 ..........................
Appearance Care . 303
................
Audio System . 123, 138, 161
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 68
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 43
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 181
..............
Automatic Transmission . 210
..................
Capacity, Fluid . 344, 346
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 261
.......................................
Shif ting . 211
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 211
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 211
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 214
Index
A
B
I