2007 HONDA CIVIC COUPE coolant level

Put the radiator cap back on
tightl y. Run the engine, and check
the temperatu re gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
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 temperatu re
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
th en continue driving.
If the temperatu re gauge stays at
the red mark, turn off the engine.
Look for any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you find a leak, it
must be repaired before you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If you don’t find an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page
). Add coolant if the level is
below the MIN mark. Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum heat. 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.
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.
Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off. 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 reading
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
bef ore checking the radiator.
7.
8. 9.
3.
4.
5.
6. 10.
11.
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Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
266
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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Doors.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
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Auto Door Locking .81
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Auto Door Unlocking .82
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Locking and Unlocking .79
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Power Door Locks .80
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .284
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission .191
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .187
....................................
Economy .181
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .242
..............................
Economy, Fuel .181
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Emergencies on the Road .255
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Battery, Jump Starting .263
...........
Brake System Indicator .269
................
Changing a Flat Tire .257
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Charging System Indicator .267
..................
Checking the Fuses .270
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .267
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .268
..................
Overheated Engine .265 .........................
Emergency Brake .100
......................
Emergency Flashers .74
......................
Emergency Towing .276
............
Emergency Trunk Opener .87
.......................
Emissions Controls .287
.............
Emissions Testing, State .290
Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .67
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Engine Speed Limiter . 193, 196
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .268
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 267
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .224
...............................
Overheating .265
............................
Specif ications .282
.......................................
Starting .190
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .177
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .287
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .16
...................................
Fan, Interior .106
.........................................
Features .105 ....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .177
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .242
...............................................
Oil .226
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level .233
................................
Shif ting the .191
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning .74
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a .257
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission .232
..........................................
Brake .234
.........................................
Clutch .235
...................................
Locations .222
..............
Manual Transmission .233
..........................
Power Steering .235
..................
Windshield Washer .231
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .163
...........................
Folding Rear Seat .93
..........................
Four-way Flashers .74
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Front Airbags . 9, 24
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Keys .76
.......................
Label, Certif ication .280
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 72
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
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LATCH Anchor System . 42
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .236
.......................................
Indicator .59
.........................................
Parking .72
..................................
Turn Signal .72
.....................................
Load Limit .185
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 78
............................
Fuel Fill Door .177
.................................
Power Door .80
...........................................
Trunk .87
........................
Low Coolant Level .181
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .64
................................
Lower Anchors .42
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 191 ...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 267
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 282
..................................
Maintenance .211
................................
Minder . 213-219
.........................
Minder Indicator .64
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 218
.................................
Record . 220-221
..........................................
Saf ety .212
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 268
...................
Manual Transmission . 191
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 233
...............................
Meters, Gauges .66
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 177
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .99
.........................................
Moonroof .97
...........................
MP3/WMA . 123, 143
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 195
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 176
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .192
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 280
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 176
.........................................
Odometer .66
...............................
Odometer, Trip .67
Oil ........................
Change, How to .226
......................
Change, When to .213
......................
Checking Engine .179
..............
Pressure Indicator . 65, 267
.......
Selecting Proper Viscosity . 224
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .287
..............................
Outside Mirrors .99
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 68
....................
Overheating, Engine .265
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 218
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .177
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