Honda Civic 7 Gen Manual
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µ µ µ µ µµ µ µ µ Your new Honda is covered by these warranties: provides prorated coverage f or a replacement battery purchased f rom a Honda dealer. a seat belt that f ails to f unction properly is covered f or the usef ul lif e of the vehicle. covers all genuine Honda replacement parts against defects in materials and workman- ship. Genuine Honda Accessories are covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other f actors. Please read your warranty manual f or details. all exterior body panels are covered f or rust-through f rom the inside f or the specif ied time period with no mileage limit. provides coverageforaslongasthepur- chaser of the muf f ler owns the car. Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2001 Honda Warranty Inf ormation booklet that came with your car f or precise inf ormation on warranty coverages. Your Honda’s original tires are covered by their manuf acturer. Tire warranty inf ormation is in a separate booklet. Please ref er to the 2001 Warranty Manual that came with your car. covers your new vehicle, except f or the battery, emissions control systems and accessories, against def ects in materials and workmanship. this warranty gives up to 100 percent credit toward a replacement battery. these two warranties cover your vehicle’s emis- sions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read the warranty manual for exact inf ormation. R epla cement Batte ry Limit ed W arra nty S eat Belt L im it e d W arra n ty R epla cement Parts Limit ed W arra nty A cce sso ry Lim it e d W arra nty R ust Perfor ation Limit edWarra nt y Repla cement Muf fler Lif e time L im it e d W arra nty New Veh icleLimit ed W arra nt y Or igina lE qu ip ment Batte ry Limit ed W arra nty Emi ssion s Con tr o lSy stems Def ect s W arra nt yand Emis sions P erf orm an ce W arra ntyU.S. Owners Canadian Owners Warranty Coverages Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions309 00/08/10 12:40:15 31S5P600_312
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µ Î Î Î Î \f \f $ # The f ollowing publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be obtained f rom Helm Incorporated, either by f illing out the attached f orm or, f or credit card holders, calling the toll-f ree phone number on the f orm. For manuals prior to the year shown below, contact Helm Incorporated, P.O. Box 07280, Detroit, Michigan 48207, or call 1-800-782-4356. V alid only fo r sa les wit h in th e U.S. Can adia now ner ssh ould cont act th eir au th or ized Honda dealer . Authorized Manuals Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) 311 ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356 OR (NOTE: For Credit Card Holder Orders Only) MINIMUM CREDIT CARD PURCHASE $10.00 Publication Form Number 61S5A00 61S5A01 61S5A00EL 61S5A30 31S5P600 HON-R Form Description 2001 Honda Civic 4 Door Service Manual Base Book 2001 Honda Civic 2 Door Service Manual Supplement 2001 Honda Civic 2/4 Door Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2001 Honda Civic 2/4 DoorBody Repair Manual 2001 Honda Civic 2 Door Owner’s Manual Order Form for Previous Years- Indicate Year and Model Desired Price Each $66.00 $36.00 $46.00 $42.00 $30.00 FREE PUBLICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODEL Name Year Qty Price Each Total Price GRAND TOTAL HANDLING CHARGE Mich. Purchases Add 6% Sales Tax TOTAL MATERIAL $6.00 Monday-Friday 8:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M. EST By completing this form you can order the materials desired. You can pay by check or money order, or charge to your credit card. Mail to Helm Incorporated at the address shown on the back of the order form. Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Orders are mailed within 10 days. Please allow adequate time for delivery. Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. 00/08/10 12:40:32 31S5P600_314
µµ µ ( % ) $ % . # ) This manual describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts. This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures f or repair to engine and chassis components. It is written f or the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple enough f or most mechanically-inclined owners to under- stand. This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting inf ormation f or each electrical circuit in your vehicle. Authorized Manuals Service Manual: Electrical T roubleshooting Manual: Body Repair Manual: 312 NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent. For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the address shown below for a quotation. P.O. BOX 07280·DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48207·1-800-782-4356 Customer Name Attention Apartment Number State & Zip Code City Daytime Telephone Number Check or money order enclosed payable to Helm Inc U.S. funds only. Do not send cash Master Card VISA Check here if your billing address is different from the shipping address shown above. Account Number Expiration: Mo. Yr. CUSTOMER SIGNATURE DATE Street Address No P.O. Box Number () These Publications cannot be returned for credit without receiving advance authorization within 14 days of delivery. On returns, a restocking fee may be applied against the original order. 00/08/10 12:40:40 31S5P600_315
CONTINUED ... Accessories and Modif ications . 169 ................................ Accessories . 169 ... Additional Safety Precaution . 170 ............................ Modif ications . 170 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key ....................................... Position) . 82 ............. Accessory Power Socket . 103 .................... Additives, Engine Oil . 209 ............................. Airbag (SRS) . 10, 48 ..................... Air Cleaner Element . 225 .............. Air Conditioning System . 108 ...................... Maintenance . 234, 235 ......................................... Usage . 108 ....................... Air Outlets (Vents) . 110 ....................... Air Pressure, Tires . 238 ......................... Normal Driving . 239 ....................... Alcohol in Gasoline . 298 ...................................... Antif reeze . 213 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) .................... Indicator Light . 62, 192 ................................... Operation . 190 Anti-thef t Steering Column .............................................. Lock . 82 .......................... Appearance Care . 255 ................ Audio System . 116, 128, 140 ............... Automatic Speed Control . 76 .............. Automatic Transmission . 180 .......................... Capacity,Fluid .294 ............... Checking Fluid Level . 220 ....................................... Shif ting . 181 . Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 180 ................ Shif t Lever Positions . 181 .................... Shif t Lock Release . 184 Battery Charging System ........................... Indicator . 62, 278 ............................ Jump Starting . 273 .............................. Maintenance . 230 ............................ Specif ications . 294 .............................. Bef ore Driving . 161 .................................... Belts,Seat .8,44 ........................... Beverage Holder . 102 ................................. Body Repairs . 262 Brakes ........... Anti-lock System (ABS) . 190 ............. Break-in, New Linings . 162 ............ Bulb Replacement . 250, 251 ........................................... Fluid . 223 ....................................... Parking . 100 ................. System Indicator . 62, 282 ........................ Wear Indicators . 189 ............................. Braking System . 189 ........................ Break-in, New Car . 162 .. Brightness Control, Instruments . 71 ........................ Brights, Headlights . 70 Bulb Replacement .......................... Back-up Lights . 251 .............................. Brake Lights . 250 .............................. Ceiling Light . 253 ................ Front Parking Lights . 248 ........ Front Side Marker Lights . 248 ................................. Headlights . 247 ......... High-mount Brake Light . 251 ................. License Plate Lights . 251 ......... Rear Side Marker Lights . 250 ............................ Specif ications . 294 ................................... Spotlights . 253 ............................... Trunk Light . 252 .................... Turn Signal Lights . 248 .............................. Bulbs, Halogen . 247 Index A B I 00/08/10 12:40:46 31S5P600_316
Î ............................ Capacities Chart . 294 ............. Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54 ................................... Cargo Hook . 104 ............................. Carrying Cargo . 171 Cassette Player ............................................ Care . 158 ................... Operation . 122, 134, 155 .............. CAUTION, Explanation of . ii .................. CD Changer . 125, 137, 151 ...................... CD Player . 125, 137, 149 .................................. Ceiling Light . 105 ........................ Certif ication Label . 292 ............................................ Chains . 244 .................... Changing a Flat Tire . 265 ............ Changing Engine Coolant . 215 Changing Oil ........................................ How to . 211 ...................................... When to . 198 ... Charging System Indicator . 62, 279 ............ Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 176 ..................................... Child Saf ety . 21 Child Seats ....................... Lower Anchorage . 42 .......... Tether Anchorage Points . 41 .................... Cleaner Element, Air . 225 Cleaning ...................................... Exterior . 256 ....................................... Interior . 258 ................................... Seat Belts . 259 ........................................... Vinyl . 259 .................................... Windows . 260 ......... Clock, Setting the . 121, 133, 143 ................................... Clutch Fluid . 223 ........................ CO in the Exhaust . 303 ...................................... Coat Hook . 104 ............ Cold Weather, Starting in . 177 .............................. Compact Spare . 264 ............... Consumer Inf ormation . 306 ............. Controls, Instruments and . 57 Coolant ........................................ Adding . 213 .................................... Checking . 167 ......................... Proper Solution . 213 ................................... Replacing . 215 ................... Temperature Gauge . 68 .................... Corrosion Protection . 261 Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................ System . 300 .............. Cruise Control Operation . 76 .......... Customer Relations Of f ice . 306 ................ DANGER, Explanation of . ii ................................... Dashboard . 2, 58 ................ Daytime Running Lights . 71 ............ Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 310 ........................ Def og and Def rost . 113 ................ Def ogger, Rear Window . 74 .............. Def rosting the Windows . 113 .................................... Dimensions . 294 ............... Dimming the Headlights . 71 Dipstick .......... Automatic Transmission . 220 .................................. Engine Oil . 166 .......................... Directional Signals . 72 ........ Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 189 ..................... Disposal of Used Oil . 212 Doors .............. Locking and Unlocking . 83 ...................... Power Door Locks . 84 .......... DOT Tire Quality Grading . 296 Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual ............................. Transmission . 178 ..................................... Drive Belts . 237 ........... Driver and Passenger Safety . 5 Index C D II 00/08/10 12:40:51 31S5P600_317
CONTINUED ........................................... Driving . 175 .................................... Economy . 168 ......................... In Bad Weather . 193 ................ In Foreign Countries . 299 .............................. Economy, Fuel . 168 ............ Emergencies on the Road . 289 ............. Battery, Jump Starting . 273 ........... Brake System Indicator . 282 ................ Changing a Flat Tire . 265 ..... Charging System Indicator . 279 .................. Checking the Fuses . 285 ..... Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 278 ... Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 280 ... Manually Closing Moonroof . 282 .................. Overheated Engine . 275 ......................... Emergency Brake . 100 ...................... Emergency Flashers . 74 ...................... Emergency Towing . 289 ............ Emergency Trunk Opener . 89 ....................... Emissions Controls . 300 Engine .... Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68 ................................. Drive Belts . 237 Malf unction Indicator ................................ Lamp . 63, 280 ........ Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 278 .............. Oil, What Kind to Use . 209 ............................... Overheating . 275 ............................ Specif ications . 294 ....................................... Starting . 177 ...... Engine Speed Limiter . 179, 183 ...................... Ethanol in Gasoline . 298 . Evaporative Emissions Controls . 300 ............................... Exhaust Fumes . 54 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................ Belts by . 19 .................. Exterior, Cleaning the . 256 ............................ Fabric, Cleaning . 259 ................................... Fan, Interior . 108 Features, Comfort and .............................. Convenience . 107 .................... Filling the Fuel Tank . 163 Filters ................................ Air Cleaner . 225 ....................... Air Conditioning . 235 ............................................... Oil . 211 5-speed Manual Transmission ............... Checking Fluid Level . 222 ................................ Shif ting the . 178 ............. Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74 ................... Flat Tire, Changing a . 265 Fluids .......... Automatic Transmission . 220 .......................................... Brake . 223 ......................................... Clutch . 223 .............. Manual Transmission . 222 .......................... Power Steering . 224 .................. Windshield Washer . 219 FM Stereo Radio ................................... Reception . 147 ........................... Folding Rear Seat . 94 ..... Foreign Countries, Driving in . 299 .......................... Four-way Flashers . 74 ................................................. Fuel . 162 ...................... Fill Door and Cap . 163 ........................................... Gauge . 67 ................ Octane Requirement . 162 ............................... Oxygenated . 298 ........................ Reserve Indicator . 63 ........................ Tank, Filling the . 163 Index E F III 00/08/10 12:40:57 31S5P600_318
..................... Fuses, Checking the . 284 ............... Gas Mileage, Improving . 168 .......................................... Gasohol . 298 ......................................... Gasoline . 162 ............... Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63 ........................................... Gauge . 67 ................ Octane Requirement . 162 ........................ Tank, Filling the . 163 ................ Gas Station Procedures . 163 Gauges ... Engine Coolant Temperature . 68 ............................................... Fuel . 67 ............................... Speedometer . 66 ................................. Tachometer . 66 Gearshif t Lever Positions .......... Automatic Transmission . 180 5-speed Manual ......................... Transmission . 178 .............................. Glass Cleaning . 260 ...................................... Glove Box . 101 ............. Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 247 .............. Hazard Warning Flashers . 74 Headlights ............ Daytime Running Lights . 71 .................. High Beam Indicator . 63 ........................ Reminder Beeper . 70 ........ Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 250 ................................... Turning on . 70 .............................. Head Restraints . 92 ..................... Heating and Cooling . 108 ............. High Altitude, Starting at . 177 ................. High-Low Beam Switch . 70 .............. High-mount Brake Light . 247 .................................... Hood Latch . 226 ....................... Hood, Opening the . 164 .................................................. Horn . 69 ........................... Hydraulic Clutch . 223 ................................. Hydroplaning . 194 ... Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 292 Ignition .............................................. Keys . 79 ........................................... Switch . 82 ............ Timing Control System . 303 ......... Important Safety Precautions . 6 Indicators, Instrument ............................................. Panel . 59 ............................... Inf ant Restraint . 30 Inf ant Seats ....................... Lower Anchorage . 42 .......... Tether Anchorage Points . 41 ................... Inf lation, Proper Tire . 238 ......................... Normal Driving . 239 ................................... Inside Mirror . 98 ............................. Inspection, Tire . 240 ........................ Instrument Panel . 2, 58 ........ Instrument Panel Brightness . 71 ........................... Interior Cleaning . 258 ............................... Interior Lights . 105 ........................................ Introduction . i ........................ Jacking up the Car . 265 ....................................... Jack, Tire . 265 ................................ Jump Starting . 273 Index G H IJ IV 00/08/10 12:41:05 31S5P600_319
CONTINUED .................................................. Keys . 79 ................... Neutral Gear Position . 182 .................. New Vehicle Break-in . 162 ..................... Normal Shif t Speeds . 179 ................... NOTICE, Explanation of . i ............... Numbers, Identif ication . 292 .................................. Maintenance . 195 ... Owner Maintenance Checks . 207 ................................. Record . 205-206 ...................... Required Indicator . 64 .......................................... Saf ety . 196 ............................. Schedule . 198-204 . Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 63, 280 ................... Manual Transmission . 178 ........ Manual Transmission Fluid . 222 ............................... Meters, Gauges . 66 ................... Methanol in Gasoline . 298 .......................... Mirrors, Adjusting . 99 ......................................... Moonroof . 98 ...................... Closing Manually . 283 ..................................... Operation . 98 ....................... Label, Certif ication . 292 ................. Lane Change, Signaling . 72 ........................ Lap/Shoulder Belts . 44 Lights .................... Bulb Replacement . 247 ....................................... Indicator . 59 ......................................... Parking . 70 .................................. Turn Signal . 72 ..................................... Load Limit . 172 ...... LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 82 Locks ....... Anti-thef t Steering Column . 82 ............................ Fuel Fill Door . 163 ................................. Power Door . 84 ........................................... Trunk . 88 ........................ Low Coolant Level . 167 ......................... Low Fuel Indicator . 63 ........................... Lower Anchorage . 42 ... Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 179 ... Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 278 ... Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 294 ......................................... Luggage . 171 ... Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 162 ......................................... Odometer . 66 ............................... Odometer, Trip . 67 Oil ........................ Change, How to . 211 ...................... Change, When to . 198 ...................... Checking Engine . 166 .............. Pressure Indicator . 62, 278 Selecting Proper Viscosity ...................................... Chart . 210 ........... ON (Ignition Key Position) . 83 Onboard Ref ueling Vapor .................................... Recovery . 301 .. Operation in Foreign Countries . 299 .............................. Outside Mirrors . 98 .................... Overheating, Engine . 275 ....... Owner Maintenance Checks . 207 ......................... Oxygenated Fuels . 298 Index L M NO K V 00/08/10 12:41:12 31S5P600_320
Î.................................. Saf ety Belts . 8, 44 ......... Safety Defects, Reporting . 310 ................................. Saf ety Features . 7 ......................................... Airbags . 10 .................................. Door Locks . 11 .......................... Head Restraints . 11 ....................................... Seat Belts . 8 ..................... Seats & Seat-Backs . 11 ............. Saf ety Labels, Location of . 55 ............................... Saf ety Messages . ii ..................................... Seat Belts . 8, 44 ............... Additional Information . 44 Automatic Seat Belt ............................... Tensioners . 45 ..................................... Cleaning . 259 ...................... Lap/Shoulder Belt . 44 .............................. Paint Touch-up . 257 .............. Panel Brightness Control . 71 ........................ Park Gear Position . 181 ........................................... Parking . 188 ............................... Parking Brake . 100 ................................. Parking Lights . 70 .. Parking Over Things that Burn . 302 ............................. PGM-FI System . 301 .................. Polishing and Waxing . 257 ............ Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12 ......... Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19 ............................ Protecting Adults . 13 ... Additional Safety Precautions . 19 ..... Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19 ........................ Protecting Children . 21 ....................... Protecting Inf ants . 30 ....... Protecting Larger Children . 37 ......... Protecting Small Children . 34 Using Child Seats with ..................................... Tethers . 41 .......... Using Lower Anchorages . 42 ................... Radiator Overheating . 275 Radio/CD/Cassette ........... Sound System . 116, 128, 140 ................... Readiness Codes . 281, 303 Rear Lights, Bulb ...................... Replacement . 250, 251 .......................... Rear Seat, Folding . 94 ............................ Rear View Mirror . 99 ................. Rear Window Def ogger . 74 ............... Reclining the Seat Backs . 90 ....... Recommended Shif t Speeds . 179 ............................. Reminder Lights . 59 ....................... Remote Transmitter . 85 Replacement Inf ormation ................. Air Cleaner Element . 225 .......................... Engine Coolant . 215 ................ Engine Oil and Filter . 211 .......................................... Fuses . 285 ................................ Light Bulbs . 247 .................................... Schedule . 198 ................................ Spark Plugs . 227 ................................ Timing Belt . 237 ........................................... Tires . 242 ............................. Wiper Blades . 232 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................ Crash . 47 Reserve Tank, Engine ............................... Coolant . 167, 213 ............................... Restraint, Child . 21 .................. Reverse Gear Position . 182 ................................ Rotation, Tire . 241 Index PR S VI 00/08/10 12:41:18 31S5P600_321