2003 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK air conditioning

This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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Maintenance Saf ety . 154
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Important Safety Precautions . 155
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Maintenance Schedule . 156
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Required Maintenance Record . 163
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 165
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Fluid Locations . 166
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Engine Oil . 167
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Adding Oil . 167
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Recommended Oil . 167
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Synthetic Oil . 168
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Additives . 168
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 169
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Cooling System . 171
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Adding Engine Coolant . 171
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 173
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Windshield Washers . 176
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Transmission Fluid . 177
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 177
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Brake System . 178
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Clutch System . 178
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Air Cleaner Element . 179
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Hood Latch . 181
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Spark Plugs . 181
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Replacement . 181
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Specif ications . 183
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Battery . 184 .................................
Wiper Blades . 186
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Air Conditioning System . 189
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DustandPollenFilter .190
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Drive Belts . 192
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Tires . 193
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Inf lation . 193
Recommended TirePressures f or Normal ...........................
Driving . 194
Tire Pressure Adjustment ....
f or High Speed Driving . 194
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Inspection . 195
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Maintenance . 195
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Tire Rotation . 196
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 197
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Wheels and Tires . 198
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Winter Driving . 198
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Snow Tires . 199
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Tire Chains . 199
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Lights . 200
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Headlight Aiming . 202
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Replacing Bulbs . 202
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Storing Your Car . 212
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Maintenance
Maint enance
153

Periodically check the engine’s
radiator and air conditioning
condenser f or leaves, insects, and
dirt stuck to the f ront surf ace. These
block the air f low and reduce cooling
ef f iciency. Use a light spray f rom a
hose or a sof t brush to remove them.If the air conditioning does not get as
cold as before, have your dealer
check the system. Recharge the
system with Ref rigerant HFC-134a
(R-134a). (See Specif ications on page
.)
Run the air conditioning at least once
a week during the cold weather
months. Run it f or at least ten
minutes while you are driving at a
steady speed with the engine at
normal operating temperature. This
circulates the lubricating oil con-
tained in the ref rigerant.
Your car’s air conditioning is a sealed
system. Any major maintenance,
such as recharging, should be done
by a qualif ied mechanic. You can do
a couple of things to make sure the
air conditioning works ef f iciently.
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A ir Condit ioning Syst em
Maint enance189
AIR CONDITIONING
CONDENSER
Whenever you have the air conditioning
system serviced, make sure the service
f acility uses a ref rigerant recycling
system. This system captures the
ref rigerant f or reuse. Releasing
ref rigerant into the atmosphere can
damage the environment.
The condenser and radiator f ins bend
easily. Only use a low-pressure spray
or sof t-bristle brush to clean them.

The air conditioning f ilter removes
pollen and dust that is brought in
f rom the outside through the heating
andcoolingsystem.
This f ilter should be replaced every
30,000 miles (48,000 km) under
normal conditions. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air f rom industry and
diesel-powered vehicles. Replace it
more of ten if air f low f rom the
heating and cooling system becomes
less than usual.The dust and pollen f ilter is located
behind the glove box. Remove the dust and pollen f ilter
cover by pushing up on the lock
tab, then pivoting up the cover.
To replace it:
Open the glove box. Remove the
hooks on the side panels by
pushingontheendof eachhook
fromtheinsideof theglovebox.
Pivot the glove box out of the way.
1. 2.
Replacement
Dust and Pollen Filt er
Maint enance
190 HOOKS
COVER
LOCK TAB
Push

Reinstall the dust and pollen f ilter
cover.
Remove the f irst f ilter by pulling it
straight out of the air conditioning
unit. Remove the second f ilter by
sliding it to the lef t, then pulling it
out.
Install the dust and pollen f ilters
into the air conditioning unit.
Make sure the ‘‘AIR FLOW’’
arrows on the f ilter point
downward. Pivot the glove box up into
position. Install the tabs back in
place.
Close the glove box.
If you are not sure how to replace
the dust and pollen f ilters, have them
replaced by your Honda dealer.
5. 6. 7.
3. 4.
Dust and Pollen Filt er
Maint enance 191
DUST AND POLLEN FILTERS

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation 251
Air Conditioning
Alignment
Tires
Lights
Fuses
Battery HFC-134a (R-134a)
21.2 22.9 oz (500 550 g) SP-10
12 V
12 V 60/55 W (HB2)
21 W 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0°45°
1°33’
195/60R15 88V
T125/70D15 95M
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Toe-in
CamberCaster Size
Pressure 33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
21 W
21/5 W
2CP
12 V
12 V 21 W
12 V
12 V
12 V 5W5W5W
3CP5W
2CP 8W
12 V
12 V
Headlights (HI/LO)
Front turn signal
Front parking light
Side turn signal light
Front side marker
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Front ceiling light/Spotlights
Center ceiling light
Cargo area light
Interior
Under-hood
Capacity
45 AH/20 HR
12 V
12 V 5 W
See page 244 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard.
See page 243 or the fuse box
cover. FrontRear
FrontRear
Front
Front/Rear
Spare
FrontRear
Spare

CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 58, 235
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Jump Starting . 230
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Maintenance . 184
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Specif ications . 251
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Bef ore Driving . 127
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Belts,Seat .8,43
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Beverage Holders . 90
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Body Repairs . 220
Brakes
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Break-in, New Linings . 128
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Fluid . 177
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Light, Burned-out . 207
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Parking . 89
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System Indicator . 59, 238
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Wear Indicators . 147
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Braking System . 147
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Break-in, New Car . 128
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 67
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Brights, Headlights . 66
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Accessories and Modif ications . 135
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Accessories . 135
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Additional Safety Precautions . 136
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Modif ications . 136
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 73
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Accessory Power Socket . 92
Adding
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Brake Fluid . 178
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Clutch Fluid . 178
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Engine Coolant . 171
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Engine Oil . 167
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 177
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Windshield Washer Fluid . 176
Additional Inf ormation About .......................
Your Seat Belts . 43
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 43
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Seat Belt Maintenance . 45
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Seat Belt System Components . 43
Additional Inf ormation About ...........................
Your Airbags . 46
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Additional Safety Precautions . 51
How the Passenger Airbag
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Cutoff Indicator Works . 49 How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 46
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Airbag Components . 46
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Additives, Engine Oil . 168
Adjustments
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Head Restraints . 82
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Mirrors . 88
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Seats . 81
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Steering Wheel . 71
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 46
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Air Cleaner Element . 179
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Air Conditioning System . 96
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Maintenance . 189
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Usage . 96
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 98
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Air Pressure, Tires . 193
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High Speed Driving . 194
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Normal Driving . 194
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 254
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Antif reeze . 171
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock . 73
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Appearance Care . 213
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Audio System . 104
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