2002 HONDA CIVIC mileage

Block the rear wheels.
Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter
(see page ).
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(5-speed manual) or Park
(automatic).
If you need to park your car f or an
extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your car back on the road. If
possible, store your car indoors.
If the car is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the car is being stored indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.Coverthecarwitha‘‘breathable’’
cover, one made f rom a porous
material such as cotton.
Nonporous materials, such as
plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, run the engine f or a
while periodically (pref erably once
amonth).
If you store your car f or 12 months
or longer, have your Honda dealer
perf orm the inspections called f or in
the 24 months maintenance schedule
(Normal Conditions) as soon as you
take it out of storage (see page ).
The replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the car has actually
reached that time or mileage.
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St oring Your Car
Maint enance256

If you are planning to take your
Honda outside the U.S. or Canada,
contact the tourist bureaus in the
areas you will be traveling in to f ind
out about the availability of unleaded
gasoline with the proper octane
rating.
If unleaded gasoline is not available,
be aware that using leaded gasoline
in your Honda will af f ect perf or-
mance and fuel mileage, and damage
its emissions controls. It will no
longer comply with U.S. and
Canadian emissions regulations, and
will be illegal to operate in North
America. To bring your car back into
compliance will require the replace-
ment of several components, such as
theoxygensensorsandthethree
way catalytic converter. These re-
placements are not covered under
warranty.
Driving in Foreign Countries
T echnical Inf ormation301

When you call or write, please give
us this inf ormation:
Honda dealership personnel are
trained prof essionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisf action, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
Service Manager or General
Manager can help. Almost all
problems are solved in this way. Vehicle Identif ication Number
(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your car
Date of purchase
Mileage on your car
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
car to you
If you are dissatisf ied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact your Honda
Customer Relations Of f ice.
U.S. Owners: Canadian Owners:
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
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Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
Cust omer Relat ions Inf ormat ion
308
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÈLE
Honda Canada Inc.
715 Milner Avenue
Toronto, ON
M1B 2K8
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Toronto (416) 287-4776
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 250-4318
American Honda Motor Co.
Honda Consumer Affairs
Department
Mail Stop 500-2N-7D
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, California 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009

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Your new Honda is covered by these
warranties:
provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom a Honda dealer.
a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
vehicle.
covers all genuine
Honda replacement parts against
defects in materials and workman-
ship.
Genuine Honda Accessories are
covered under this warranty. Time
and mileage limits depend on the
type of accessory and other f actors.
Please read your warranty manual
f or details.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit. provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the car.
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s emis-
sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
inf ormation. Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2002 Honda Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your car f or
precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your Honda’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty inf or-
mation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2002 Warranty
Manual that came with your car.
Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
Accessory Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y Replacement Muf f ler L if et ime
Limited Warranty
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant y
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit edWarranty
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect s
Warrant y and Emissions
Perf ormance WarrantyU.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions309

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Fuel . 164
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Fill Door and Cap . 165
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Gauge . 67
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Oxygenated . 300
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Reserve Indicator . 63
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Tank, Filling the . 165
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Fuses, Checking the . 285
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 170
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Gasohol . 300
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Gasoline . 164
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
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Gauge . 67
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Tank, Filling the . 165
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Gas Station Procedures . 165
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
...............................................
Fuel . 67
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Speedometer . 66
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Tachometer . 66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 183 5-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission . 180
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Glass Cleaning . 262
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Glove Box . 98
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 247
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
Headlights
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Aiming . 247
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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High Beam Indicator . 63
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Reminder Beeper . 70
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 247
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Turning on . 70
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Head Restraints . 90
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Heating and Cooling . 106
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High Altitude, Starting at . 179
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High-Low Beam Switch . 70
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High-mount Brake Light . 251
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Hood Latch . 226
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Hood, Opening the . 166
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Horn . 69
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Hydraulic Clutch . 223
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Hydroplaning . 193 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 294
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 77
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Switch . 80
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Timing Control System . 303
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators, Instrument
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Panel . 59
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Inf ant Restraint . 31
Inf ant Seats
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LATCH Anchorage System . 43
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Lower Anchors . 43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 238
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High Speed Driving . 239
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Normal Driving . 239
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Inside Mirror . 96
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Inspection, Tire . 240
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Instrument Panel . 2, 58
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Interior Cleaning . 260
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Interior Lights . 102
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