2003 HONDA CIVIC COUPE automatic transmission fluid

Fluid Locations
Maint enance202
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAPBRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
CLUTCH FLUID
(Gray cap)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION FLUID
DIPSTICK (CVT)
(Yellow loop)
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
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Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.Remove the dipstick and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
Park the car on level ground. Shut
of f the engine. For accurate
results, wait at least 60 seconds,
andnomorethan90seconds,
af ter shutting of f the engine to
check the f luid level. 3. 4.
1. 2.
Automatic Transmission
T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance214
DIPSTICK (A/T)
LOWER MARK
UPPER MARK
DIPSTICK (CVT)
DIPSTICK (A/T)
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Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If the level is below the lower
mark, add f luid into the f iller hole
to bring it to the upper mark (On
CVT model, HOT side’s upper
mark).
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid). If
it is not available, you may use a
DEXRON
III automatic
transmission f luid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can affect shift quality. Have
the transmission f lushed and
ref illed with Honda ATF-Z1 as
soon as it is convenient.
To thoroughly f lush the transmission,
the technician should drain and ref ill
it with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid), then drive the
vehicle a short distance. Do this
three times. Then drain and ref ill the
transmission a f inal time.
Remove the dipstick and check the
f luid level. There are HOT side and
COLD side on the dipstick. It should
be between the upper and lower
marks on the HOT side. 5.
6.
On CVT model
T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance215
UPPER MARK
DIPSTICK (CVT)
LOWER MARK
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation288
Dimensions
Weights
Engine Capacities
174.7 in (4,438 mm)
66.7 in (1,695 mm)
55.1 in (1,399 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
2.95 x 3.72 in (75.0 x 94.4 mm) 13.2 US gal (50
)
102 cu-in (1,668 cm
)
9.5 9.9
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC , SOHC VTEC
4-cylinder gasoline engine
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.108 US gal (0.41
)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
6.0 US qt (5.7)
6.3 US qt (6.0)
3.4 US qt (3.2)
2.9 US qt (2.7)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
3.5 US qt (3.3)
3.2 US qt (3.0)
3.7 US qt (3.5)
3.4 US qt (3.2)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluid 1.03 US gal (3.9
)
1.00 US gal (3.8)
1.00 US gal (3.8)
1.32 US gal (5.0
)
1.29 US gal (4.9)
1.29 US gal (4.9)
See spark plug maintenance
section page 221 .
FrontRear
Approx.
U.S.: HX, EX
Canada: Si HX
DX, LX
EX, HX
3: 4: 5:6:
7:
DX, LX
1:2: Change
ManualAutomaticCVT
Total ManualAutomaticCVT
Change Including
filter
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
Change Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
12
12 5656
7 7
3 4
Manual trans-
mission fluid
Windshield
washer reservoir
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 163
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Accessories . 163
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 164
............................
Modif ications . 164
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 83
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 104
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 203
.............................
Airbag (SRS) . 10, 49
.....................
Air Cleaner Element . 219
..............
Air Conditioning System . 110
..............................
Maintenance . 228
.........................................
Usage . 110
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) . 112
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 232
.........................
Normal Driving . 233
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 292
......................................
Antif reeze . 207
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
....................
Indicator Light . 65, 186
...................................
Operation . 184
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock . 82
..........................
Appearance Care . 249 ........................
Audio System . 118, 130
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 151
..............
Automatic Transmission . 174
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 288
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 214
.......................................
Shif ting . 175
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 174
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 175
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 178
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 64, 273
............................
Jump Starting . 267
..............................
Maintenance . 224
............................
Specif ications . 289
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 155
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,45
.........................
Beverage Holders . 102
.................................
Body Repairs . 256
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 184
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 156
....................
Bulb Replacement . 244 ...........................................
Fluid . 217
.......................................
Parking . 100
.................
System Indicator . 65, 275
........................
Wear Indicators . 183
.............................
Braking System . 183
........................
Break-in, New Car . 156
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 74
........................
Brights, Headlights . 73
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 244
..............................
Brake Lights . 244
..............................
Ceiling Light . 247
................
Front Parking Lights . 242
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 242
.................................
Headlights . 241
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 245
.................
License Plate Lights . 245
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 244
............................
Specif ications . 289
...................................
Spotlights . 247
...............................
Trunk Light . 246
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 242
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 241
Index
A
B
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 302
........................
Def og and Def rost . 115
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 78
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 115
....................................
Dimensions . 288
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 73
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 214
..................................
Engine Oil . 160
..........................
Directional Signals . 75
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 183
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 206
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 84
......................
Power Door Locks . 84
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 172
.....................................
Drive Belts . 231
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
............................
Capacities Chart . 288
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 55
.................................
Cargo Hooks . 168
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 165
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 148
...........................
Operation . 124, 145
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..........................
CD Changer . 127, 141
..............................
CD Player . 127, 139
..................................
Ceiling Light . 105
........................
Certif ication Label . 286
............................................
Chains . 238
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 259
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 209
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 205
......................................
When to . 192
...
Charging System Indicator . 64, 273
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 170
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 21
Child Seats
...........................
Lower Anchors . 42
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 41 ....................
Cleaner Element, Air . 219
Cleaning
......................................
Exterior . 250
.......................................
Interior . 252
...................................
Seat Belts . 253
...........................................
Vinyl . 253
....................................
Windows . 254
.................
Clock, Setting the . 123, 135
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 217
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 294
......................................
Coat Hook . 105
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 171
..............................
Compact Spare . 258
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 300
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 207
....................................
Checking . 161
.........................
Proper Solution . 207
...................................
Replacing . 209
...................
Temperature Gauge . 71
....................
Corrosion Protection . 255
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 294
............
Cruise Control Operation . 151
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 300
Index
C D
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Driving . 169
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Economy . 162
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In Bad Weather . 187
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In Foreign Countries . 293
............................
Fabric, Cleaning . 253
...................................
Fan, Interior . 110
Features, Comfort and
..............................
Convenience . 109
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 157
Filters
................................
Air Cleaner . 219
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 229
...............................................
Oil . 205 5-speed Manual Transmission
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 216
................................
Shif ting the . 172
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 78
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 259
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 214
..........................................
Brake . 217
.........................................
Clutch . 217
..............
Manual Transmission . 216
..........................
Power Steering . 218
..................
Windshield Washer . 213
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 137
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 94
.....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 293
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 78
.................................................
Fuel . 156
....................................
Economy . 162
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 157
...........................................
Gauge . 70
................
Octane Requirement . 156
...............................
Oxygenated . 292
........................
Reserve Indicator . 66
........................
Tank, Filling the . 157
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 162
............
Emergencies on the Road . 283
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 267
...........
Brake System Indicator . 275
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 259
.....
Charging System Indicator . 273
..................
Checking the Fuses . 279
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 272
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 274
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 277
..................
Overheated Engine . 269
.........................
Emergency Brake . 100
......................
Emergency Flashers . 78
......................
Emergency Towing . 283
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
.......................
Emissions Controls . 294Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 71
.................................
Drive Belts . 231 Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 66, 274
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 64, 272
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 203
...............................
Overheating . 269
............................
Specif ications . 288
.......................................
Starting . 171
......
Engine Speed Limiter . 173, 177
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 292
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 294
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 55
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 250
Index
E
F
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Underside, Cleaning . 255
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 257
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 290
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 156
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning . 252
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 206 ................................
Vanity Mirror . 104
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 166
......................
Vehicle Dimensions . 288
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 286
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 248
.....................................
Ventilation . 112
.................................................
VIN . 286
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning . 253
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 204
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 56
..................
Warranty Coverages . 301
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 213
.......................................
Indicator . 66
.....................................
Operation . 77
.........................................
Washing . 250
..................
Waxing and Polishing . 251
Wheels
...............
Adjusting the Steering . 79
............
Alignment and Balance . 234
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 41
............................
Thef t Protection . 149
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 296
..................
Time, Setting the . 123, 135
....................................
Timing Belt . 231
....................................
Tire Chains . 238
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 259
...............................................
Tires . 232
..............................
Air Pressure . 232
.........................
Checking Wear . 234
..........................
Compact Spare . 258
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
......................................
Inf lation . 232
..................................
Inspection . 234
..............................
Maintenance . 234
...................................
Replacing . 236
......................................
Rotating . 235
...........................................
Snow . 237
............................
Specif ications . 289
.......................
Traction Devices . 238
..................
Technical Inf ormation . 285
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 259
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 188
................
Emergency Wrecker . 283
...........................
Traction Devices . 238 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 214
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 216
..................
Fluid Selection . 214, 216
..............
Identif ication Number . 286
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 175
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 172
.....................................
Treadwear . 290
.......................................
Trip Meter . 70
................................................
Trunk . 88
........................................
Opening . 88
...................
Open Monitor Light . 66
....................................
Turn Signals . 75
Index
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