2004 HONDA CIVIC coolant

If Honda antif reeze/coolant is not
available, you may use another
major-brand non-silicate coolant as a
temporaryreplacement.Makesureit
is a high-quality coolant
recommended f or aluminum engines.
Continued use of any non-Honda
coolant can result in corrosion,
causing the cooling system to
malf unction or f ail. Have the cooling
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda antif reeze/coolant as soon as
possible.If the reserve tank is completely
empty, you should also check the
coolant level in the radiator.
If the coolant level in the reserve
tank is at or below the MIN line, add
coolant to bring it up to the MAX line.
Inspect the cooling system f or leaks.
Always use Honda All Season
Antif reeze/Coolant Type 2. This
coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent
antif reeze and 50 percent water.
Never add straight antifreeze or
plain water.
Engine Coolant
Maint enance
A dding Engine Coolant
147
RESERVE TANK
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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When the radiator and engine are
cool, relieve any pressure in the
cooling system by turning the
radiator cap counterclockwise,
without pressing down.
Remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning
counterclockwise.The coolant level should be up to
the base of the f iller neck. Add
coolant if it is low.
Pourthecoolantslowlyand
caref ully so you do not spill. Clean
up any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Put the radiator cap back on and
tighten it.
Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
Fill it to half way between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle’s
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components. Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.
The low washer
level indicator will light when the
level is low.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
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 them.
2. 3. 4. 5.
1.
On Canadian models:
Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers
Maint enance
Windshield Washers
148
NOTICE:
RADIATOR CAP
Do not use engine antif reeze
or a vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’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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Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
Turn of f all accessories, and turn
on the hazard light.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
1. 2.
3. 4.5. 6.
190
If Your Engine Overheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency
Towing
180
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If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise without pushing
down to the first stop. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap and turn it until it comes
off.
Start the engine and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
8. 9.
10. 11.
7.
190
If Your Engine Overheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency
Towing
181
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation196
Dimensions
Weights
Engine Capacities
174.6 in (4,435 mm)
67.3 in (1,710 mm)
56.9 in (1,445 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
2.95 x 3.72 in (75.0 x 94.4 mm) 13.2 US gal (50
)
1.03 US gal (3.9
)
102 cu-in (1,668 cm
)
9.5 9.9 1.06 US gal (4.0
)
1.35 US gal (5.1
)
1.32 US gal (5.0)
3.4 US qt (3.2
)
3.7 US qt (3.5)
3.2 US qt (3.0)
3.5 US qt (3.3)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
2.9 US qt (2.7)
6.2 US qt (5.9)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
0.11 US gal (0.4
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight ratingType
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluid
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC , SOHC VTEC
4-cylinder gasoline engine
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
PZFR6F-11PKJ20CR-M11
NGK:
DENSO:
0.04 in (1.1 mm)
FrontRear
Approx.
1:2: DX, LX
EX, Canadian Si
DX, LX
EX, Canadian Si
1: 2: 3:4:
Spark Plug Gap: Change
ManualAutomatic
Total
ManualAutomatic
Change
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
ChangeTotal
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
Manual trans-
mission fluid Including filter
Windshield
washer reservoir
12
12 3434
1 2
0
0.1 mm
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Capacities Chart . 196
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 46
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Carrying Cargo . 119
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 104
...................................
Operation . 102
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 98
.........................................
CD Player . 97
....................................
Ceiling Light . 83
........................
Certif ication Label . 194
............................................
Chains . 166
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 171
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 145
......................................
When to . 139
...
Charging System Indicator . 55, 182
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 124
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 29
Child Seats
......
LATCH Anchorage System . 37
...........................
Lower Anchors . 37
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 41
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 70 .........................
Clock, Setting the . 106
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 151
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 202
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 125
..............................
Compact Spare . 170
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Consumer Inf ormation . 208
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Controls, Instruments and . 49
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 147
....................................
Checking . 115
.........................
Proper Solution . 147
...................
Temperature Gauge . 60
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 202
............
Cruise Control Operation . 107
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 208
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 50
................
Daytime Running Lights . 63
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 210
..........................
Def og and Def rost . 91
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 65
................
Def rosting the Windows . 91 ....................................
Dimensions . 196
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 63
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 149
..................................
Engine Oil . 115
..........................
Directional Signals . 63
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 132
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 146
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 70
......................
Power Door Locks . 70
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 198
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 126
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 123
....................................
Economy . 116
................
In Foreign Countries . 201
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 159
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Economy, Fuel . 116
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Emergencies on the Road . 169
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Battery, Jump Starting . 178
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Brake System Indicator . 184
Index
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CONT INUED
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Changing a Flat Tire . 171
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Charging System Indicator . 182
..................
Checking the Fuses . 186
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 182
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 183
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 185
..................
Overheated Engine . 179
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Emergency Brake . 82
......................
Emergency Flashers . 65
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Emergency Towing . 190
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 71
.......................
Emissions Controls . 202
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 205 Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 60
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Engine Speed Limiter . 127, 130
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 56, 183
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 55, 182
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 144
...............................
Overheating . 179
............................
Specif ications . 196
.......................................
Starting . 125
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 200
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 202
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 46 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 17
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Fan, Interior . 89
Features, Comfort and
................................
Convenience . 87
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 113
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 159
...............................................
Oil . 145
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 150
................................
Shif ting the . 126
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 65
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 171
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 149
..........................................
Brake . 151
.........................................
Clutch . 151
..............
Manual Transmission . 150
..........................
Power Steering . 152
..................
Windshield Washer . 148
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception . 95 ...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 76
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 201
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 65
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Front Airbags . 10, 22
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Fuel . 112
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 113
...........................................
Gauge . 59
................
Octane Requirement . 112
...............................
Oxygenated . 200
........................
Reserve Indicator . 56
........................
Tank, Filling the . 113
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Fuses, Checking the . 186
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 116
..........................................
Gasohol . 200
.........................................
Gasoline . 112
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 56
...........................................
Gauge . 59
................
Octane Requirement . 112
........................
Tank, Filling the . 113
................
Gas Station Procedures . 113
Index
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 172
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Jack, Tire . 171
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Jump Starting . 178
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Keys . 67
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 60
...............................................
Fuel . 59
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 128
5-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission . 127
........................................
Glove Box . 85
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 153
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 65
Headlights
........................................
Aiming . 153
............
Daytime Running Lights . 63
..................
High Beam Indicator . 56
........................
Reminder Beeper . 63
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 153
...................................
Turning on . 63
..............................
Head Restraints . 75
.......................
Heating and Cooling . 88
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 125
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High-Low Beam Switch . 63
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High-mount Brake Light . 158
....................................
Hood Latch . 152 .......................
Hood, Opening the . 114
..................................................
Horn . 61
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch . 151
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 194
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 67
...........................................
Switch . 69
............
Timing Control System . 203
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 54
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 34
Inf ant Seats
......
LATCH Anchorage System . 37
...........................
Lower Anchors . 37
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 162
..................
High Speed Driving . 162
.........................
Normal Driving . 162
...................................
Inside Mirror . 80
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 163
........................
Instrument Panel . 2, 51
................
Instrument Panel Lights . 54
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 64 .................................
Interior Lights . 83
........................................
Introduction . i
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 194
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 63
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 37
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 153
.......................................
Indicator . 54
.........................................
Parking . 55
..................................
Turn Signal . 56
.....................................
Load Limit . 120
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 69
Index
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