2002 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 216

Cooling System 12. Start the engine and let it run for about 30 seconds. Then turn off the engine. 13. Check the level in the radiator, add coolant if needed. 14. Fill the reserve tank to the MAX mark. Install the reserve tank cap. 15. Install the radiator cap, and tighten it to the first stop. 16. Start the engine and let it run until the radiator fan comes on two times. Then stop the engine. 17. Remove the radiator cap. Fill the radiator with coolant up to the base of the filler neck. 18. Start the engine and hold it at 1,500 rpm until the radiator fan comes on. Turn off the engine. Check the coolant level in the radiator and add coolant if needed. 19. Install the radiator cap, and tighten it fully. 20. If necessary, fill the reserve tank to the MAX mark. Install the reserve tank cap. 218 Maintenance