2002 HONDA CIVIC fuel pressure

Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Because the f uel f ill cap is on the
driver’s side of the car, park with
that side closest to the service
station pumps. Your car has an on-board ref ueling
vapor recovery system to help
keep f uel vapors f rom going into
the atmosphere. If the fuel nozzle
keeps clicking of f even though the
tank is not f ull, there may be a
problem with this system. Consult
your dealer.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top of f ’’ the tank, leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
Open the f uel f ill door by pushing
onthehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat.
1. 2. 3. 4.
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Filling the Fuel Tank
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving165
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PPuusshhGasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.

A cold engine uses more f uel than a
warm engine. It is not necessary to
‘‘warm-up’’ a cold engine by letting it
idle f or a long time. You can drive
away in about a minute, no matter
how cold it is outside. The engine
will warm up f aster, and you get
better f uel economy. To cut down on
the number of ‘‘cold starts,’’ try to
combine several short trips into one.
You can improve f uel economy by
driving moderately. Rapid acceler-
ation, abrupt cornering, and hard
braking use more f uel.
Always drive in the highest gear that
allows the engine to run and acceler-
ate smoothly.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Turnoff theA/Cto
cut down on air conditioning use.
Use the f low-through ventilation
when the outside air temperature is
moderate.
The condition of your car and your
driving habits are the two most
important things that affect the fuel
mileage you get.
Always maintain your car according
to the maintenance schedule. This
will keep it in top operating condition.
Depending on traf f ic conditions, try
to maintain a constant speed. Every
time you slow down and speed up,
your car uses extra f uel. Use the
cruise control, when appropriate, to
increase f uel economy.
An important part of that mainte-
nance is the
(see page ). For
example, an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses f uel. It also wears out
f aster, so check the tire pressure at
least monthly.
In winter, the build-up of snow on
your car’s underside adds weight and
rolling resistance. Frequent cleaning
helps your f uel mileage and reduces
thechanceof corrosion. 207
Vehicle Condition
Driving Habits
Owner Maintenance
Checks
Bef ore Driving
Fuel Economy
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Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Windshield washer f luid Check
the level in the reservoir monthly.
If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers f requently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
f or f uel. See page .
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the page given.
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate lights monthly. See
page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . 168
169
219
220 222 238
245
Owner Maintenance Checks
Maint enance207

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Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual.............................
Transmission . 180
.....................................
Drive Belts . 237
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 177
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Economy . 170
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In Bad Weather . 192
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In Foreign Countries . 301
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 235
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 170
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Emergencies on the Road . 265
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Battery, Jump Starting . 274
...........
Brake System Indicator . 283
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 267
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Charging System Indicator . 280
..................
Checking the Fuses . 286
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 279
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 281
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 284
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Overheated Engine . 276
...........................
Emergency Brake . 97
......................
Emergency Flashers . 74
......................
Emergency Towing . 290 ............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 87
.......................
Emissions Controls . 302
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 305 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
.................................
Drive Belts . 237
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Engine Speed Limiter . 181, 185
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 63, 281
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 279
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 209
...............................
Overheating . 276
............................
Specif ications . 296
.......................................
Starting . 179
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 300
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 302
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 54
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 20
..................
Exterior, Cleaning the . 258
............................
Fabric, Cleaning . 261
...................................
Fan, Interior . 106
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience . 105
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 165
Filters
................................
Air Cleaner . 225
.........................
Dust and pollen . 235
...............................................
Oil . 211
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 221
................................
Shif ting the . 180
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 267
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 220
..........................................
Brake . 222
.........................................
Clutch . 223
..............
Manual Transmission . 221
..........................
Power Steering . 224
..................
Windshield Washer . 219
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 145
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 91
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 301
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 74
............................
Front Airbags . 10, 48
Index
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Keys . 77 ........................
Jacking up the Car . 268
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 267
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Jump Starting . 274
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Maintenance . 195
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 207
.................................
Record . 205-206
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Required Indicator . 64
..........................................
Saf ety . 196
.............................
Schedule . 198-204
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 63, 281
...................
Manual Transmission . 180
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 221
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 66
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Methanol in Gasoline . 300
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 96
.........................................
Moonroof . 95
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Closing Manually . 284 .....................................
Operation . 95
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 164
.........................................
Odometer . 66
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 67
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 211
......................
Change, When to . 200
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Checking Engine . 168
..............
Pressure Indicator . 62, 279
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 210
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 302 ...................
Neutral Gear Position . 184
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 164
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 181
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 294
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 294
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Lane Change, Signaling . 72
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16, 45
...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 43
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 247
.......................................
Indicator . 59
.........................................
Parking . 70
..................................
Turn Signal . 72
.....................................
Load Limit . 174
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 80
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 80
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 165 .................................
Power Door . 82
...........................................
Trunk . 86
........................
Low Coolant Level . 169
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 63
................................
Lower Anchors . 43
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 181
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 279
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 296
.........................................
Luggage . 173
Index
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 174
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Vehicle Dimensions . 296
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 294
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 256
.....................................
Ventilation . 109
.................................................
VIN . 294
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning . 261
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Viscosity, Oil . 210
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 55
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Warranty Coverages . 309
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 219
.......................................
Indicator . 63
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 298
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 302
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels . 300
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 304
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 68
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 42
............................
Thef t Protection . 157
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 304
..........
Time, Setting the . 119, 131, 143
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Timing Belt . 237
....................................
Tire Chains . 244
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 267
...............................................
Tires . 238
..............................
Air Pressure . 238
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Checking Wear . 240
..........................
Compact Spare . 266
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 298
......................................
Inf lation . 238
..................................
Inspection . 240
..............................
Maintenance . 240
...................................
Replacing . 242
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Rotating . 241
...........................................
Snow . 243
............................
Specif ications . 297 ................................
Tire Chains . 244
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 267
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 193
..................
Emergency Towing . 290
...........................
Traction Devices . 244
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 220
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 221
..................
Fluid Selection . 220, 221
..............
Identif ication Number . 295
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 183
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 180
.....................................
Treadwear . 298
.......................................
Trip Meter . 67
................................................
Trunk . 86
........................................
Opening . 86
...................
Open Monitor Light . 63
....................................
Turn Signals . 72
.....................
Underside, Cleaning . 263 Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 265
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 298
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 164
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Upholstery Cleaning . 260
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 212
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Brake Fluid:
5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
13.2 US gal (50
, 11.0 Imp gal)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
3.4 US qt (3.2
, 2.8 Imp qt)
3.7 US qt (3.5
, 3.1 Imp qt) Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an API service
SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or
10W-40 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Capacity (including differential): 1.6 US qt (1.5
, 1.3 Imp qt)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
DX, LX EX 220
221
224 222
209