2004 HONDA CIVIC COUPE overheating

The manual transmission is syn-
chronizedinallforwardgearsfor
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot shift directly from Fifth
to Reverse. When shif ting up or
down,makesureyoupushtheclutch
pedal down all the way, shift to the
next gear, and let the pedal up
gradually. When you are not shif ting,
do not rest your f oot on the clutch
pedal. This can cause your clutch to
wear out faster.Come to a full stop before you shift
into Reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shif t into
Reverse with the vehicle moving.
Push down the clutch pedal, and
pause f or a f ew seconds bef ore
shif ting into Reverse, or shif t into
one of the f orward gears f or a
moment. This stops the gears so
they won’t ‘‘grind.’’
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking from the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes f rom
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Bef ore downshif ting,
make sure the vehicle speed is low
enough that you will not activate the
engine speed limiter in the lower
gear. On all models except U.S. DX,
make sure the engine speed will not
go into the tachometer’s red zone in
the lower gear bef ore downshif ting.
5-speed Manual T ransmission
Driving128
Rapid slowing or speeding-up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.
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Economy, Fuel . 119
Emergencies
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Jump Starting . 119
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Towing . 203
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Hazard Warning Flashes . 67
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Emergencies on the Road . 182
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Battery, Jump Starting . 191
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Brake System Indicator . 197
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Changing a Flat Tire . 183
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Charging System Indicator . 195
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Checking the Fuses . 199
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 195
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 196
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 198
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Overheated Engine . 192
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Emergency Brake . 84
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Emergency Flashers . 67
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Emergency Towing . 203
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 73
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Emissions Controls . 212Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 61
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If it won’t start . 189 Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 58, 196
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 195
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 152
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Overheating . 192
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Specif ications . 208
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Starting . 127
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 212
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 212
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Exhaust Fumes . 47
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 17
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Fan, Interior . 91
Features, Comfort and
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Convenience . 89
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 115
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 169
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Oil . 154
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 162
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Shif ting the . 128
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 67 ...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 183
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 160
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Brake . 163
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Clutch . 163
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Manual Transmission . 162
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Power Steering . 159
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Windshield Washer . 156
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception . 97
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Four-way Flashers . 67
Front Seat
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Adjusting . 11
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Airbags . 22
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Fuel . 114
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Economy . 119
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Fill Door and Cap . 115
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Gauge . 60
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Octane Requirement . 114
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Oxygenated . 114
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Reserve Indicator . 58
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Tank, Filling the . 115
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Fuses, Checking the . 199
Index
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 71
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 212
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Outside Mirrors . 83
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Overheating, Engine . 192
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 144
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Oxygenated Fuels . 212
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Panel Brightness Control . 66
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Park Gear Position . 131
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Parking . 137
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Parking Brake . 84
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 57
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Parking Lights . 166
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 214
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PGM-FI System . 213
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Power Door Locks . 72
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Power Socket Locations . 88
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Power Windows . 81
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17 ........................
Protecting Children . 29
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General Guideline . 29
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Installing a Child Seat . 37
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Protecting Inf ants . 34
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Protecting Larger Children . 43
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Protecting Small Children . 35
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Selecting Child Seats . 36
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 42
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Using Lower Anchors . 38
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Radiator Overheating . 192
Radio/CD/Cassette
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Sound System . 94
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Readiness Codes . 196, 215
Rear Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 167
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Rear Seat, Folding . 79
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Rear View Mirror . 83
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Rear Window Def ogger . 67
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 76
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 129
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Reminder Lights . 56
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Remote Transmitter . 74 Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 169
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Engine Oil and Filter . 154
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Fuses . 199
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Light Bulbs . 164
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Schedule . 143
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Spark Plugs . 208
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Timing Belt . 162
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Tires . 172
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Wiper Blades . 170
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 21
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 118, 157
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Restraint, Child . 29
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Reverse Gear Position . 131
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Roof Rack . 124
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Rotation, Tire . 175
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 19
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 220
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 10
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Seat Belts . 8
Index
R
P
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