Maintenance - Honda Civic Owner's Manual

Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 350
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 351
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 352
Maintenance Minder TM ..................... 353
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood..... 361
Opening the Hood ........................... 363
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 364
Oil Check ......................................... 365
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 367
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 368
* Not available on all models
Engine Coolant ................................ 371
Transmission Fluid............................ 373
Brake/Clutch Fluid............................ 374
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 375
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 376
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 389
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 391
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 392
Tire Labeling .................................... 392
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).......394
Wear Indicators................................ 396

Maintenance

This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Tire Service Life................................ 396
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 397
Tire Rotation.................................... 398
Winter Tires ..................................... 399
Battery............................................... 400
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 401
Heating and Cooling System
Control System * Maintenance....... 403
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 404
Exterior Care.................................... 406
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* /Climate
349