2003 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK instrument panel

Thecruisecontrolmaynotholdthe
set speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down to the desired speed. This
will cancel the cruise control. To
resume the set speed, press the
RESUME/accel button. The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel comes on.You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the RESUME/
accel button. The car will acceler-
ate. When you reach the desired
cruising speed, release the button.
To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RESUME/
accel button repeatedly. Each time
you do this, your car will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac-
celerate to the desired cruising
speed and press the SET/decel
button. You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the SET/decel
button. The car will decelerate.
Release the button when you
reach the desired speed.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/decel
button repeatedly. Each time you
do this, your car will slow down
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your f oot. The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel will go out.
When the car slows to the desired
speed, press the SET/decel button.
The car will then maintain the
desired speed.
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Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Changing t he Set Speed
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Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The car
will return to the set cruising speed.
Resting your f oot on the brake or
clutch pedal will cause the cruise
control to cancel.Youcancancelthecruisecontrolin
any of these ways:Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Press the Cruise Control Master
Switch.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel. When you push the CANCEL
button, or tap the brake or clutch
pedal, the CRUISE CONTROL
light on the instrument panel will
go out and the car will begin to
slow down. You can use the
accelerator pedal in the normal
way.
The system remembers the
previously-set cruising speed. To
return to that speed, accelerate to
above25mph(40km/h),then
press the RESUME/accel button.
The CRUISE CONTROL light
comes on, and the car will
accelerate to the same cruising
speed as bef ore.
Pressing the Cruise Control Master
Switch turns the system completely
of f and erases the previous cruising
speed f rom memory. To use the
system again, ref er to
.
Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Cancelling t he Cruise Cont rol
Using t he
Cruise Cont rol
126 CANCEL
BUTTON

During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration. We recommend gasolines containing
detergent additives that help prevent
f uel system and engine deposits.
Avoidhardbraking.Newbrakes
need to be broken-in by moderate
use f or the f irst 200 miles (300
km). In Canada, some gasolines contain
an octane-enhancing additive called
MMT. If you use such gasolines,
your emission control system
perf ormance may deteriorate and
the Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
your instrument panel may turn on.
If this happens, contact your
authorized Honda dealer f or service.
Help assure your car’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
Using gasoline containing lead will
damage your car’s emissions
controls. This contributes to air
pollution.
Do not change the oil until the
recommended time or mileage
intervalshowninthemaintenance
schedule.
Youshouldfollowthesesamere-
commendations with an overhauled
or exchanged engine, or when the
brakes are relined. Your Honda is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 86 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise in the engine that can lead to
mechanical damage.
Break-in Period, Gasoline
Bef ore Driving
Break-in Period Gasoline 128

Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
Start the engine (see page ).
Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page ).
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that the hood and hatch are
f ully closed. Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page ).
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your car. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.9.
10. 11. 12.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving
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Always use the parking brake when
you park your car. The indicator on
the instrument panel shows that the
parking brake is not f ully released; it
does not indicate that the parking
brakeisfirmlyset.Makesurethe
parking brake is set f irmly or your
car may roll if it is parked on an
incline.Make sure the moonroof and the
windows are closed.
Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the cargo area or take them
with you.
If the car is f acing uphill, turn the
f ront wheels away f rom the curb and
put the transmission in f irst gear.
If the car is f acing downhill, turn the
f ront wheels toward the curb and put
the transmission in reverse gear.
Make sure the parking brake is f ully
released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or damage
the rear brakes.
Lockthedoorswiththekeyorthe
remote transmitter.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The three way catalytic
converter gets very hot, and could
cause these materials to catch on
fire.
Parking T ips
Parking
Driving
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The ABS is self -checking. If anything
goes wrong, the ABS indicator on
the instrument panel comes on (see
page ). This means the anti-lock
f unction of the braking system has
shut down. The brakes still work like
a conventional system without anti-
lock, providing normal stopping
ability. You should have the dealer
inspect your car as soon as possible. 60
A BS Indicat or
The Braking System
Driving
150 ABS INDICATOR
U.S. indicator shown

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Keys . 72 ........................
Jacking up the Car . 224
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Jack, Tire . 223
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Jump Starting . 230 ..................................
Maintenance . 153
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 165
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Record . 163, 164
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Saf ety . 154
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Schedule . 158-162
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 59, 236
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Manual Transmission . 144
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 177
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Meters, Gauges . 63
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Methanol in Gasoline . 254
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 88
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New Vehicle Break-in . 128
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 145
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 248
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Timing Control System . 257
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicator Lights, Instrument
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Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint . 28
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 193
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High Speed Driving . 194
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Normal Driving . 194
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Inside Mirror . 88
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Inspection, Tire . 195
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Interior Cleaning . 216
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Interior Lights . 93
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Introduction . i .......................
Label, Certif ication . 248
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Lane Change, Signaling . 68
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 43
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Leaking of Exhaust into Car . 52
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 202
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Indicator . 57
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Parking . 89
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Turn Signal . 68
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Load Limit . 138
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 73
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 73
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Fuel Fill Door . 129
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Hatch . 80
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Low Coolant Level . 133
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Low Fuel Indicator . 60
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 145
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 234
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 250
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Luggage . 137
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