2001 honda civic repair manual free download pdf

The defogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. If your speed increases speed in any of these ways: going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down to the desired speed. The master key fits all the locks on They will not remote transmitters; see page your car from theft. A properly- work to start the engine if the an explanation of their operation. Page 83 Operation is subject to the following two recognize the coding of your key, conditions: 1 this device may not cause contact your Honda dealer.

The switch and the accessory power socket. When activated, the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will flash, for about 30 seconds. Any other Operation is subject to the following two transmitters you have will also need conditions: 1 this device may not cause to be reprogrammed. For more information about child safety, see page As a safety feature, your car has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened from the inside. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

Page Driver's Seat Height. The front head restraints help protect you and your passenger from whiplash and other injuries. Each side folds down separately.

With only half the seat folded, you can still carry a passenger in the back seat. To slide the moonroof back, push If you try to open the moonroof in switch. Hold it until the below-f reezing temperatures, or when moonroof reaches the desired it is covered with snow or ice, you can position, then release the switch.

On Canadian Si model To apply the parking brake, pull the The outside mirrors are heated to re- lever up fully. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. Open the glove box by squeezing the handle. On EX model in the U. A spilled liquid that A beverage holder for rear seat models in Canada is very hot can scald you or your passengers is in the back of the The hooks on the floor of the cargo On EX models in the U.

Close it with a firm push. If you do not open a door, the light stays on, then fades out in about 10 seconds. Turn on the spotlight by pushing the Your car also has a courtesy light in in Canada Turn on the spotlight by pushing the lens. Page What Each Control Does If your car does not have air conditioning, it can be installed at any time.

Please contact your dealer for more information. Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes. Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard. Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air. Switch to Recirculation mode when you are driving through smoky or dusty conditions, then switch back to Fresh Air mode when the condition The light in the button comes on when a fan speed is selected. Make sure the temperature control dial is all the way to the left. Select If the outside air is humid, select Recirculation mode. Operating the Radio Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two frequencies on the FM band.

To activate Auto Select, press the A. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the TUNE knob. The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off. Digital Clock The audio system also displays the time. To re- wind the tape, push the REW button. You will see REW in the display. When the system reaches the end of the song or passage currently playing, it will automatically go into rewind.

It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio. Your dealer also has an accessory in- dash single CD player available that is operated by the radio controls. Push the disc from the player. The the disc in halfway, the drive will pull system will start to play the first it in the rest of the way.

Digital Clock The audio system usually shows the time when the ignition switch is in You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio and cassette player. Digital Clock The display of your audio system usually shows the time when the Page Radio Frequencies You can quickly set the time to the Stations must use these exact Radio Frequencies nearest hour.

It is fairly common for before the half hour, the clock is set complete AM and FM bands. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects Push the disc in halfway, the drive will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play.

Contamination it in its case to protect it from dust inner and outer edges. Do not try to force the disc out of the player.

High temperature. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal. If the code does not Honda dealer. Make sure the tape opening on the cassette is facing to the right, then insert the cassette most of the way into the slot. To find the beginning of song or passage. Never try to insert a warped or dealer. If you should happen to lose the card, you must obtain the code number from your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features If you use such gasolines, extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher.

Filling the Fuel Tank You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. If you do not properly tighten the cap, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may come on see page Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches. Wait a few cloth or paper towel. Remove the dipstick again and Look at the coolant level in the check the level.

It should be radiator reserve tank. It is not necessary to important things that affect the fuel driving moderately. Page Accessories And Modifications Accessories or killed. Before installing any accessory: Your dealer has Genuine Honda accessories that allow you to Make sure the accessory does not Follow all instructions in this personalize your car. Page Modifications could make the outside edge of a front seat-back. Covering the outside edge of a front seat-back, with a non-Honda Such modifications can adversely Additional Safety Precaution seat cover for example, could affect handling, and interfere with The glove box, and the pockets in the front doors and seat-back, are designed for small, lightweight items.

The trunk is intended for larger, heavier items. Store or secure all items that could Overloading or improper be thrown around and hurt loading can affect handling and This figure includes the total weight stability and cause a crash in someone during a crash.

Page Please contact your Honda as far forward as possible. If you fold down the back seat, tie Check that and adjustments every day before carrying with you inside are stored your passengers have fastened you drive your car. If the engine does not start within meters adds to the problem.

You can damage the extra braking from the engine by transmission by trying to shift into shifting to a lower gear. This extra Reverse with the car moving. You may feel what seems like another shift when the converter locks. R to P N to R Press the release button. If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your car is developing a problem.

Have the car checked by your Honda dealer. If it flashes the accelerator pedal. Avoid rapid acceler- ation and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. Use Park whenever you are turning press the release button.

The transmis- the release button on the front of the under Park. The indicator on front wheels away from the curb. If Make sure the moonroof and the the instrument panel shows that the you have a manual transmission, put windows are closed. The brakes on the rear when going down a long hill builds The front disc brakes on all models wheels are drum.

EX model has an Anti-lock brake pedal, this defeats the the brakes has two separate circuits. On dry ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or pavement, you will need to press on distance it takes to stop the car, uneven surfaces, such as gravel or If anything goes wrong, the ABS indicator on the instrument panel comes on see page.

This means the anti-lock function of the braking system has shut down. The brakes still work like a conventional system without anti- lock, providing normal stopping ability. It takes your car longer to visible to other drivers are important react, even in conditions that may in all weather conditions. Both are important in trailer. Page Maintenance. See Transmission Fluid Page Maintenance Safety It will also reward you should be performed by a Honda performing maintenance.

Only you with more economical, trouble-free technician or other qualified can decide whether or not you driving and help reduce air pollution.

These are warranties. Owners Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Replace engine oil. Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform page wear and foreign objects. It is highly recommended that you use Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for To add oil, unscrew and remove the optimum engine protection.

Page 5W at the next oil, you must follow the oil and filter oil change. Additives Your Honda does not require any oil additives. Page available from your maintenance done by a skilled Honda dealer is required to mechanic. Open the hood and remove the remove the filter. Remove the oil Start the engine. The oil pressure Tighten it to: indicator light should go out within Improper disposal of engine oil can be five seconds. This empty, you should also check the coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent coolant level in the radiator.

They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine compo- nents. Turn the radiator cap counter- The coolant level should be up to clockwise, without pressing down the base of the filler neck. Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the car. Connect the positive cable first, then the negative cable.

Wash hands after handling. This coolant is a mixture of 50 percent antifreeze and 50 percent water. Then turn off 1, rpm until the radiator fan the engine. Check the coolant level in the Check the level in the radiator, radiator and add coolant if needed.

In bad weather, blades with windshield washer fluid when you use the washers often, on a clean cloth. It should be with a clean cloth. Page However, continued use can affect shift quality. To thoroughly flush the transmission, the technician should drain and refill it with Honda ATF-Z1 Automatic Transmission Fluid , then drive the vehicle a short distance. There are up to two grade motor oil with a viscosity of reservoirs, depending on the model.

If it is not available, you should use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed container, as a temporary replacement. Page Power Steering Fluid. If it is not available, you may use another power steering fluid as an emergency replacement. However, continued use can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.

Have the power steering system flushed and refilled with Honda PSF as soon as possible. The air cleaner element is inside the air cleaner housing in the engine compartment. To replace it: Carefully clean the inside of the air cleaner housing with a damp Loosen the seven bolts and Page Hood Latch Lubricate all the moving parts, including the pivot. Follow the time and distance recommendations in the Maintenance Schedule.

If you are not sure how to clean and grease the latch, contact your Honda dealer. Remove the cover by turning the Use a wrench to remove the nut two clips one quarter turn holding the ignition coil. If you do a five-eighths inch 16 mm spark socket; then screw it into the hole.

Reinstall Specifications: the nut. NGK: Tighten the spark plugs caref ully. Make sure it locks in overheat and damage the engine. You should check corrosion a white or yellowish the color of the test indicator window, powder. To remove it, cover the and for corrosion on the terminals. Detach the battery cables bef ore connecting the battery to a charger.

Look for signs of cracking in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.

Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield. Remove the blade from its holder Examine the new wiper blades.

LX and EX models, and LX Replacement model in Canada The air conditioning filter removes pollen and dust that is brought in from the outside through the heating and cooling system. This filter should be replaced every 30, miles 48, km under normal conditions. Reinstall the cover. Pivot the glove box up into position. Reinstall the hooks into the side panel of the glove box.

Close the glove box. Remove the first filter by pulling it straight out of the air conditioning unit. The timing belt should normally be replaced at the intervals shown in Compressor belt the maintenance schedule.

This means the car good condition with adequate tread, provides the best combination of has been parked for at least three and correctly inflated. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer You should look for: check the wheel alignment. Use only Genuine Honda wheel weights f or To help increase tire life and balancing. Page Replacement its braking ability, traction, and wheels are available at your Honda steering accuracy. It is best to replace all four tires at dealer.

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