Maintenance - Honda 2003 Civic Coupe Owner's Manual

This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules for normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions for simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to per-
form more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page for information on how to
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obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
Maintenance Safety ......................
Important Safety Precautions .
Maintenance Schedule .................
Required Maintenance Record .
Owner Maintenance Checks
Fluid Locations ..............................
Engine Oil ......................................
Adding Oil ..................................
Recommended Oil ....................
Synthetic Oil ..............................
Additives ....................................
Changing the Oil and Filter
Cooling System .............................
Adding Engine Coolant
Replacing Engine Coolant
Windshield Washers ....................
Transmission Fluid .......................
Automatic
Transmission .........................
5-speed Manual
Transmission .........................
Brake and Clutch Fluid ................
Brake System ............................
Clutch System ...........................
Power Steering ..............................
Air Cleaner Element .....................
. 190 Hood Latch
. 191 Spark Plugs
. 192 Replacement
... 199 Specifications
....... . 201 Battery ...........................................
. 202 Wiper Blades
. 203 Air Conditioning System
. 203 Dust and Pollen Filter
. 203
Drive Belts
. 204
Timing Belt
. 204
Tires ...............................................
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Inflation
. 207
Recommended Tire Pressures
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for Normal Driving
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Inspection
. 213

Maintenance

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Tire Rotation
Replacing Tires and Wheels .
. 214 Wheels and Tires
Winter Driving
. 216 Snow Tires
. 217 Traction Devices
. 217 Lights .............................................
. 217 Headlight Aiming
. 218 Replacing Bulbs
. 219 Storing Your Car
Maintenance
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