2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID washer fluid

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.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .182
.
Important Safety Precautions . 183
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Maintenance Schedule . 184
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Required Maintenance Record . 191
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 193
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Fluid Locations .194
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Engine Oil .195
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Adding Oil .195
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Recommended Oil .195
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Synthetic Oil .196
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Additives .196
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 197
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Cooling System .199
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Adding Engine Coolant . 199
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 201
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Windshield Washers .205
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Transmission Fluid .206
Continuously Variable ............
Transmission (CVT) . 206
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .208
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 209
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Brake System .209
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Clutch System .210
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Air Cleaner Element .211
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Hood Latch .212 ....................................
Spark Plugs .213
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Replacement .213
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Specif ications .215
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Battery .216
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Wiper Blades .219
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Air Conditioning System . 221
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 222
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Drive Belt .224
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Tires .225
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Inf lation .225
Recommended Tire Pressures ...........
f or Normal Driving . 226
Tire Pressure Adjustment f or ..........
High Speed Driving . 226
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Inspection .227
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Maintenance .227
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Tire Rotation .228
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 229
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Wheels and Tires .230
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Winter Driving .230
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Snow Tires .230
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Tire Chains .231
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Lights .232
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Headlight Aiming .234
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Replacing Bulbs .234
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Storing Your Car .243
303
Maintenance
Maint enance181

Fluid Locations
Maint enance194
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual
Transmission only)
(Gray cap)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)
FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop)
RADIATOR CAP

Check the f luid level with the engine
and transmission at normal operating
temperature.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. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.
1.
2.
Maint enance
Continuously Variable
T ransmission (CVT )
Windshield Washers, T ransmission Fluid
206
DIPSTICK
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir.
Antif reeze can damage your car’s paint,
while a vinegar/water solution can
damage the windshield washer pump.
Use only commercially-available
windshield washer f luid.

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation288
Dimensions
WeightsCapacities
Engine 174.8 in (4,440 mm)
67.5 in (1,715 mm)
56.3 in (1,430 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
13.2 US gal (50
, 11.0 Imp gal)
1.06 US gal (4.0
, 0.88 Imp gal)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. 1.08 US gal (4.1, 0.90 Imp gal)
1.40 US gal (5.3
, 1.17 Imp gal)
1.37 US gal (5.2, 1.14 Imp gal)
3.4 US qt (3.2
, 2.8 Imp qt)
3.2 US qt (3.0, 2.6 Imp qt)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid (CVT)
4.0 US qt (3.8, 3.3 Imp qt)
1.6 US qt (1.5, 1.3 Imp qt)
1.7 US qt (1.6, 1.4 Imp qt)
3.4 US qt (3.2, 2.8 Imp qt)
5.7 US qt (5.4, 4.8 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
4.8 US qt (4.5, 4.0 Imp qt)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. 0.11 US gal (0.4
, 0.09 Imp gal)
2.87 x 3.15 in (73.0 x 80.0 mm)
82 cu-in (1.339 cm
)
10.8
See spark plug maintenance
section page 215 .
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC VTEC
4-cylinder gasoline engine
Front
Rear
Approx.
1:
2: Change
Manual
CVT
Total Manual
CVT
Change
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
Manual trans-
mission fluid Including filter
Windshield
washer reservoir
1
2

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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 234..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 80
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .234
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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High Beam Indicator . 64
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Reminder Beeper .75
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 234
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Turning on .75
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Head Restraints .96
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Heating and Cooling .108
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High Altitude, Starting at . 161
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High-Low Beam Switch . 75
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High-mount Brake Light . 238
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Hood Latch .212
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Hood, Opening the .146
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Horn .74
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Hydraulic Clutch .210
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Hydroplaning .179
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 286
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .83
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Switch .86
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Timing Control System . 295
5-speed Manual Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level . 208
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Shif ting the .162
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 80
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 257
Fluids Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .206
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Brake .209
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Clutch .210
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Manual Transmission . 208
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Windshield Washer . 205
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .125
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 293
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Four-way Flashers .80
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Front Airbags .10, 48
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Fuel .144
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Fill Door and Cap .145
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Gauge .71
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Octane Requirement . 144
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Oxygenated .292
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Reserve Indicator .65
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Tank, Filling the .145
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Fuses, Checking the .276 ...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 150
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Gasohol .292
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Gasoline .144
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 65
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Gauge .71
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Octane Requirement . 144
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Tank, Filling the .145
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Gas Station Procedures . 145
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 71
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Fuel .71
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Speedometer .69
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Tachometer .69
Gearshif t Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .167
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .162
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Glass Cleaning .251
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Glove Box .101
Index
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Vehicle Storage .243
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Ventilation .109
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VIN .286
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Vinyl Cleaning .250
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Viscosity, Oil .196
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 55
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Warranty Coverages .301
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 205
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Indicator .65
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Operation .80
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Washing .246
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Waxing and Polishing . 247
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 82
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Alignment and Balance . 227
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Aluminum Wheels .248
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Compact Spare .256
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Wrench .258
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .251
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Operating the Power . 97...........................
Rear, Def ogger .81
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .78
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Def roster .116
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Washers .80
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .219
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Operation .78
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Worn Tires .227
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 282
: U.S. and Canada only
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