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Honda 2003 Civic Si User Manual

Honda 2003 Civic Si
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii
Your Car at a Glance ...........................................................................................................................2
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5
Proper use and care of your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................55
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ................................................................................................95
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................127
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................141
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................153
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer.
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................213
Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................221
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................247
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................ 263
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...................................................................................................... 267
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ..................................................................................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

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Honda 2003 Civic Si Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHonda
Model2003 Civic Si
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

A Few Words About Safety

Your Car at a Glance

Driver and Passenger Safety

Important Safety Precautions

Key safety recommendations to protect yourself and passengers.

Your Car’s Safety Features

Overview of features protecting occupants during a crash.

Seat Belts

Information on seat belt usage and importance for safety.

Airbags

Information about the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

Instruments and Controls

Control Locations

Identifies the location of various controls and displays in the car.

Indicator Lights

Explains the various warning and information lights on the instrument panel.

Gauges

Describes the function of gauges like speedometer, tachometer, and fuel gauge.

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Details the function of levers and buttons on the steering column.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Heating and Cooling

Proper use of heating and cooling system for comfort and visibility.

Audio System

Information on operating the radio, CD player, and sound adjustments.

Operating the CD Player

How to operate the CD player using radio controls.

Theft Protection

Information on how the anti-theft audio system works and is reset.

Before Driving

Break-in Period, Gasoline

Guidelines for breaking in a new car and recommended gasoline.

Service Station Procedures

Procedures for refueling and interacting with service stations.

Oil Check

How to check the engine oil level and procedure.

Engine Coolant Check

How to check the engine coolant level in the reserve tank.

Driving

Preparing to Drive

Daily checks and adjustments required before driving the car.

Starting the Engine

Procedures for starting the engine, including cold weather conditions.

5-speed Manual Transmission

Instructions for operating the manual transmission, including downshifting.

Parking

Proper procedures and tips for parking the vehicle safely.

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety

Essential safety precautions to follow when performing maintenance.

Maintenance Schedule

Schedule detailing required services for normal and severe driving conditions.

Owner Maintenance Checks

Routine checks owners can perform on their vehicle.

Engine Oil

Information on recommended engine oil and how to add it.

Appearance Care

Exterior Care

Guidelines for washing, waxing, and protecting the car's exterior.

Washing

Proper techniques for washing the car to preserve its finish.

Waxing

How to wax the car to protect and restore the finish.

Interior Care

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the car's interior surfaces.

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Changing a Flat Tire

Step-by-step guide for safely changing a flat tire.

If Your Engine Won’t Start

Troubleshooting steps when the engine fails to start.

Jump Starting

Procedures for safely jump-starting a car with a dead battery.

If Your Engine Overheats

What to do if the engine overheats, including safety warnings.

Technical Information

Identification Numbers

Locations of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and other identifying numbers.

Specifications

Key dimensions, weights, capacities, and engine specifications.

DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)

Explanation of U.S. DOT tire grading for treadwear, traction, and temperature.

Emissions Controls

How the car's emissions control systems work to reduce pollution.

Warranty and Customer Relations

Customer Relations Information

How to contact Honda for support and resolve dealership issues.

Warranty Coverages

Overview of new car, limited, emissions, and battery warranty coverage.

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)

How to report potential safety defects to NHTSA and Honda.

Authorized Manuals

How to purchase factory authorized service and repair manuals.

Service Information Summary

Gasoline

Recommended unleaded gasoline octane rating for the vehicle.

Recommended Engine Oil

Specifies the recommended engine oil type and viscosity.

5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid

Recommended fluid for the manual transmission.

Brake Fluid

Recommended brake fluid type and replacement information.

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