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Honda Civic Coupe 2001 - User Manual

Honda Civic Coupe 2001
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................2
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................57
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ..............................................................................................107
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................161
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................175
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................195
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................255
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................263
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................291
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................305
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................311
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.

Table of Contents

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Summary

A Few Words About Safety

Safety Labels

Location and purpose of labels warning of potential injury hazards.

Your Car at a Glance

Driver and Passenger Safety

Your Cars Safety Features

Overview of built-in safety systems designed to protect occupants during a crash.

Protecting Adults

Guidelines for properly protecting adult occupants, including seat belt and seating position.

Protecting Children

Essential information on safely restraining infants and children in the vehicle.

Safety Labels

Location and purpose of labels warning of potential injury hazards.

Instruments and Controls

Gauges

Explanation of the instrument panel gauges including speedometer, tachometer, fuel, and temperature.

Steering Wheel Controls

How to use controls on the steering wheel, such as cruise control.

Keys and Locks

Information on car keys, remote transmitters, immobilizer system, and door locks.

Power Windows

How to operate the power windows, including safety precautions.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Heating and Cooling

How to use the heating and cooling system for comfort and clear visibility.

Audio System

Operating the AM/FM radio, cassette player, and CD player/changer.

Caring for the Cassette Player

How to care for the cassette player and avoid problems.

Theft Protection

How the anti-theft system works and what to do if the battery is disconnected.

Before Driving

Break-in Period

Recommendations for driving during the first 600 miles to ensure future reliability.

Service Station Procedures

Instructions for fueling the car and opening the hood.

Oil Check

How to check the engine oil level and recommended procedures.

Carrying Cargo

How to safely stow cargo and the importance of proper loading.

Driving

Starting the Engine

Procedures for starting the engine, including cold weather and high altitude conditions.

Manual Transmission

How to operate the 5-speed manual transmission, including shifting and engine speed limiter.

Automatic Transmission

How to operate the automatic transmission, including shift lever positions and indicators.

The Braking System

Explanation of the braking system design, wear indicators, and ABS operation.

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety

Importance of proper maintenance for safety, reliability, and vehicle longevity.

Maintenance Schedule

Specifies service intervals and tasks for normal and severe driving conditions.

Owner Maintenance Checks

Regular checks owners can perform, such as fluid levels and tire pressure.

Tires

Information on inflation, inspection, rotation, and replacement of tires.

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Changing a Flat Tire

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

If Your Engine Won’t Start

Troubleshooting steps for engine starting problems, including common causes and solutions.

If Your Engine Overheats

What to do if the engine overheats, including checking for leaks and adding coolant.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

What the malfunction indicator lamp signifies regarding engine emissions control systems.

Technical Information

Identification Numbers

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

Specifications

Key vehicle specifications including dimensions, weights, capacities, and tire sizes.

DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars)

Explanation of tire grading for treadwear, traction, and temperature.

Emissions Controls

How the engine's emissions control systems work and how to maintain them.

Warranty and Customer Relations

Customer Relations Information

How to contact Honda for service issues and how dealership personnel can help.

Warranty Coverages

Overview of various warranties covering the vehicle, parts, and accessories.

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)

How to report vehicle safety defects to NHTSA and Honda.

Authorized Manuals

How to purchase factory authorized service and owner manuals.

Honda Civic Coupe 2001 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHonda
ModelCivic Coupe 2001
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

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