2003 HONDA CIVIC COUPE warning lights

Your Car at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
MOONROOF
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS TILT ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 73, 75)
(P. 98)
(P. 151)
(P. 99) (P. 79)(P. 152)(P. 78)
(P. 78)
(P. 76, 77)
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This light comes on with the high
beam headlights. See page for
inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page f or inf ormation
on operating the cruise control.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
See page .
The lef t or right turn signal light
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signaling. This light comes on if the trunk lid is
not closed tightly.
This light comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the car should f lash. This light comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this light come on
(see page ).
73
74
151
274
242 213
Only on models equipped with CruiseControl System Canadian models only
High Beam Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators Low Fuel Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Trunk-open Indicator
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols66
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Thetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The hazard warning lights switch is
on the dashboard between the
center air vents.
The controls under the lef t air vent
are f or the moonroof , mirrors and
cruise control.
The tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel.
To use the horn, press the center
pad of the steering wheel.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols72
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P.73/75)
MOONROOF
(P.98)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER
SWITCH
(P.151)
(P.99)MIRROR CONTROLS
TILT ADJUSTMENT
(P.79) HORN
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.152)(P.78)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.78)
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS (P.76/77)
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Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side
to side.
Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel to f lash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in
a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your car is disabled. The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and of f . The light in the
button lights to show the def ogger is
on. If you do not turn it of f , the
def ogger will shut itself of f af ter
about15minutes.Italsoshutsoff
when you turn of f the ignition. You
have to turn it on again when you
restart the car.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning
78
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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Stopping in traf f ic or on the shoulder
of a busy road is dangerous. Drive
slowly along the shoulder until you
gettoanexitoranareatostopthat
is far away from the traffic lanes.Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor by lif ting up on the back edge.
Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
Park the car on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground away f rom
traffic. Put the transmission in
Park (automatic) or Reverse
(manual). Apply the parking brake.
Turn on the hazard warning lights
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the car while
you change the tire.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed259
SPARE TIRE TRUNK FLOOR
TOOL KIT JACK
The car can easily roll off the
jack, seriously injuring anyoneunderneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the car when it
is supported only by the jack.
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Fuses, Checking the . 279
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Jacking up the Car . 259
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Jack, Tire . 259
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Jump Starting . 267
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 162
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Gasohol . 292
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Gasoline . 156
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 66
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Gauge . 70
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Octane Requirement . 156
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Tank, Filling the . 157
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Gas Station Procedures . 157
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 71
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Fuel . 70
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Speedometer . 69
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Tachometer . 69
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 174
5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 172
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Glass Cleaning . 254
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Glove Box . 101 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 241
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 78
Headlights
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
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High Beam Indicator . 66
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Reminder Beeper . 73
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 241
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Turning on . 73
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Head Restraints . 92
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Heating and Cooling . 110
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High Altitude, Starting at . 171
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High-Low Beam Switch . 73
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High-mount Brake Light . 245
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Hood Latch . 220
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Hood, Opening the . 158
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Horn . 72
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Hydraulic Clutch . 217
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Hydroplaning . 188
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 286
Ignition
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Keys . 80 ...........................................
Switch . 82
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Timing Control System . 295
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators, Instrument
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Panel . 61
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Inf ant Restraint . 30
Inf ant Seats
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Lower Anchors . 42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 232
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Normal Driving . 233
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Inside Mirror . 99
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Inspection, Tire . 234
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Instrument Panel . 2, 58
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 74
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Interior Cleaning . 252
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Interior Lights . 105
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Introduction . i
Index
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