2003 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK fuel

Your Car at a Glance
2POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
GAUGES (P. 63) AIRBAGS
(P.9,46)
(P. 75)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 85) HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P. 130)
FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE
(P. 129) HEATING/
COOLING CONTROLS
(P. 96) M/TAUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 104)
(P. 144)

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 56
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Indicator Lights . 57
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Gauges . 63
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Speedometer . 63
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Odometer . 63
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Trip Meter . 63
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Fuel Gauge . 64
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Tachometer . 64
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Temperature Gauge . 64
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel . 65
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Headlights . 66
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Daytime Running Lights . 67
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Turn Signals . 68
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Windshield Wipers . 68
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Windshield Washers . 69
Rear Window Wiper and
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Washer . 69
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Hazard Warning . 70
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Rear Window Def ogger . 70
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 71
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Keys and Locks . 72
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Keys . 72
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Ignition Switch . 72
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Immobilizer System . 74 ......................
Power Door Locks . 75
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Remote Transmitter . 76
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Hatch . 80
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Seat Adjustments . 81
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Front Seat Adjustments . 81
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Head Restraints . 82
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Rear Seat Access . 82
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Folding Rear Seat . 83
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Cargo Area Cover . 84
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Power Windows . 85
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Moonroof . 87
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Mirrors . 88
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Parking Brake . 89
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Glove Box . 90
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Beverage Holders . 90
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Console Compartment . 92
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Coat Hook . 92
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Accessory Power Socket . 92
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Vanity Mirror . 93
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Interior Lights . 93
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Ceiling Lights . 93
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Spotlights . 94
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Cargo Area Light . 94
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols 55

Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols
56 MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 88)
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
(P. 75)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 85)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE
(P. 129)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 130) M/T
GAUGES
(P. 63)
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
(P. 96) AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 104)
(P. 144)

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian model are noted in the text.
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols57
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 59)
HATCH-OPEN INDICATOR
(P. 59)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 58)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P. 58)
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
(P. 59)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 61) SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT
(P. 58) CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
(P. 60)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P. 59)
(P. 61) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 60)
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING INDICATOR
(P. 61)
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P. 60)
(P. 58)
(P. 58)
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED
INDICATOR
PASSENGER AIRBAG
CUTOFF INDICATOR

This indicator is located in the f uel
gauge.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 ).
This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page f or inf ormation
on operating the cruise control.
This light normally comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If this light comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
theABS.If thishappens,takethe
cartoyourdealertohaveitchecked.
With the light on, your car still has
normal braking ability but no anti-
lock. For complete inf ormation, see
page .
If the indicator glows, it means you
should ref uel soon. 124
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176
Canadian model only
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Low Fuel Indicator Washer Level Indicator
Cruise Control IndicatorAnti-lock Brake
System (A BS)
Indicator
60 Canada
U.S.
LOW FUEL INDICATOR

This shows your speed in miles per
hour (mph). The smaller inner
numbers are the speed in kilometers
per hour (km/h).
This shows your speed in kilometers
per hour (km/h). The smaller inner
numbers are the speed in miles per
hour (mph).This meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the Select/Reset
button until the number resets to‘‘0.0’’.
There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Switch between these
displays and the odometer by
pressing the Select/Reset button
repeatedly. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two dif f erent distances.
The odometer shows the total dis-
tance your car has been driven. It
measures miles in the U.S. model
and kilometers in the Canadian
model.
It is illegal under U.S. f ederal law and
Canadian provincial regulations to
disconnect, reset, or alter the
odometer with the intent to change
the number of miles or kilometers
indicated.
U.S. model
Canadian model
Speedometer Odometer Trip Meter
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
63
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED
INDICATOR
TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
ODO/TRIPMETER
U.S. model shown SPEEDOMETER
SELECT/RESET BUTTON FUEL GAUGE

The tachometer shows the engine
speed in revolutions per minute
(rpm). To protect the engine f rom
damage, never drive with the
tachometer needle in the red zone.
The needle returns to the bottom
after you turn off the ignition. The
gauge shows the f uel level reading
immediately af ter you turn the ignition switch back ON (II).
This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom mark to about the
middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the pointer may rise to the
upper blue zone. If it reaches the red
(Hot) mark, pull saf ely to the side of
the road. Turn to page for
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system.
This shows how much f uel you have.
It is most accurate when the vehicle
is on level ground. It may show
slightly more or less than the actual
amount when you are driving on
curvy or hilly roads.
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Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rolsT achometer
Fuel Gauge Temperature Gauge
64 MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED
INDICATOR
TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
ODO/TRIPMETER
U.S model shown SELECT/RESET BUTTONFUEL GAUGE
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.

Bef ore you begin driving your Honda,
youshouldknowwhatgasolineto
use, and how to check the levels of
important f luids. You also need to
know how to properly store luggage
or packages. The inf ormation in this
section will help you. If you plan to
add any accessories to your car,
please read the inf ormation in this
section f irst..............................
Break-in Period . 128
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Gasoline . 128
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Service Station Procedures . 129
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 129
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Opening the Hood . 130
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Oil Check . 132
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Engine Coolant Check . 133
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Fuel Economy . 134
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Vehicle Condition . 134
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Driving Habits . 134
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Accessories and Modif ications . 135
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Carrying Cargo . 137
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving 127