Honda Civic 7 Gen Manual

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thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities. As you read this manual, you will
find information that is preceded by
a symbol. This
inf ormation is intended to help you
avoid damage to your Honda, other
property, or the environment.
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your car so you
can ref er to it at any time.
Maintaining your car according to the schedules given in this manual helps
to keep your driving trouble-f ree while it preserves your investment. When
your car needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer’s staf f is
specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your Honda. Your
Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisf action and will be pleased to answer
any questions and concerns. Congratulations Your selection of a 2001 Honda Civic was a wise
investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
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Introduction
WARNING:
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To help you make inf ormed
decisions about saf ety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other inf ormation on labels and in
this manual. This inf ormation alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
You will f ind this important saf ety inf ormation in a variety of f orms,
including:
These signal words mean: preceded by a saf ety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: , , or .
such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
This entire book is f illed with important saf ety inf ormation please read it
caref ully. such as Important Saf ety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.
Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
car saf ely is an important
responsibility.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your car. You must use
your own good judgement.
on the car.
how to use this car correctly and saf ely.
AFewWordsAboutSafety
Saf ety Messages
Saf ety Section Saf ety Headings Saf ety L abels
Instructions DANGER WARNING CAUTION
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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
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							Turn to the beginning of each section f or a complete list of subjects.ID numbers, dimensions, capaci-
ties, and technical inf ormation.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature. A summary of the warranties
covering your new Honda, and
how to contact us f or any reason.
Ref er to your warranty manual f or
detailed inf ormation.
This section covers several
problems motorists sometimes
experience, and details how to
handle them. Tips on cleaning and protecting
your car. Also some things to look
f or if your car ever needs body
repairs. The Maintenance Schedule shows
you when you need to take your
car to the dealer. There is also a
list of things to check and
instructions on how to check them. The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park.
What gasoline to use, how to
break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, and the audio
system. Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your car’s
seat belts, an overview of the
Supplemental Restraint System,
and valuable inf ormation on how
to protect children with child
restraints.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and
gauge, and how to use the controls
on the dashboard and steering
column. A summary of inf ormation you need
when you pull up to the f uel pump.
Contents
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Your Car at a Glance . 2
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety . 5
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Index . I
Service Inf ormation Summary
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Instruments and Controls . 57 ..............................
Driving . 175
Comf ort and Convenience ............................
Features . 107
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Bef ore Driving . 161 ......................
Maintenance . 195
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Appearance Care . 255
Taking Care of the
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Unexpected . 263 .........
T echnical Inf ormation . 291
Warranty and Customer
Relations
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(U.S. and Canada only) . 305
Authorized Manuals
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(U.S.only) .311
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							This section gives you important
inf ormation about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It
shows you how to use seat belts
properly. It explains your Supple-
mental Restraint System. And it tells
you how to properly restrain inf ants
andchildreninyourcar..........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Your Car’s Saf ety Features . 7
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Seat Belts . 8
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Airbags . 10
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 11
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Head Restraints . 11
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Door Locks . 11
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
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Protecting Adults . 13
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1. Close and Lock the Doors . 13 ...........
2. Adjust the Front Seats . 13
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3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 14
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4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 15
5. Fasten and Position the Seat
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Belts . 16
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6. Adjust the Steering Wheel . 17
7. Maintain a Proper Sitting
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Position . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Protecting Children . 21
All Children Must Be ...............................
Restrained . 21
Children Should Sit in the Back ...........................................
Seat . 22
The Passenger’s Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks to ...............................
Children . 22
If You Must Drive with Several ...................................
Children . 24
If a Child Requires Close ..................................
Attention . 24
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Additional Safety Precautions . 25
General Guidelines f or Using
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Child Seats . 26
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Protecting Inf ants . 30 .........
Protecting Small Children . 34
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Protecting Larger Children . 37
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 41
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Using the Lower Anchorages . 42
Additional Inf ormation About Your .................................
Seat Belts . 44
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Seat Belt System Components . 44
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 44
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 45
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Seat Belt Maintenance . 46
Additional Inf ormation About ...........................
Your Airbags . 48
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SRS Components . 48
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 48
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 50
How the SRS Indicator Light
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Works . 51
How The Side Airbag Indicator ............................
Light Works . 52
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Airbag Service . 53
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Additional Safety Precautions . 53
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
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Saf ety Labels . 55
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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							Excessive speed is a major f actor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed the greater the
risk, but serious accidents can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
f aster than is saf e f or current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Inf ants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to f ollow all instructions and
warnings in this manual. (See page
.)
Children are saf est when they are
properly restrained in the back seat,
notthefrontseat.Achildwhoistoo
smallforaseatbeltmustbeproperly
restrained in a child saf ety seat. (See
page .) Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical f ailure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition f requently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance. (See page .)
You’ll f ind many saf ety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags
supplement seat belts, but airbags
are designed to inf late only in a
moderate to severe f rontal collision.
So even though your car is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and
your passengers always wear your
seat belts, and wear them properly.
(See page .)
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with
every additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your f riends
drink and drive, either.
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Important Saf ety Precautions
Always Wear Your Seat BeltBe Aware of Airbag Hazards Control Your Speed
Restrain All Children K eep Your Car in Saf e Condition
Don’t Drink and Drive
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							Your car is equipped with many
features that work together to
protect you and your passengers
during a crash.
Some saf ety f eatures do not require
anyactiononyourpart.These
include a strong steel f ramework
that forms a safety cage around the
passenger compartment; f ront and
rear crush zones that are designed to
crumple and absorb energy during a
crash; a collapsible steering column;
and seat belt tensioners that
automatically tighten the front seat
belts in the event of a crash.
CONTINUED
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Your Car’s Saf ety Features
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							Foryoursafety,andthesafetyof
your passengers, your car is
equipped with seat belts in all seating
positions.
These saf ety f eatures are designed
to reduce the severity of injuries in a
crash. However, you and your
passengers can’t take f ull advantage
of these saf ety f eatures unless you
remain sitting in a proper position
and
In f act, some saf ety
f eatures can contribute to injuries if
they are not used properly. Your seat belt system also
includes a light on the
instrument panel to remind you and
your passengers to f asten your seat
belts. Seat belts are the single most
effectivesafetydeviceforadultsand
larger children. (Inf ants and smaller
children must be properly restrained
in child seats.)
Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even
though your car has airbags.
In addition, most states and all
Canadian provinces require you to
wear seat belts.
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Your Car’s Saf ety Features
Seat Belts
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lwa yswe ar yo ur se a t belt s
pr op er ly. W
hy W ea rSea tB elt s
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