2003 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 1

Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. 2003 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual 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 ...59 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Comfort and Convenience Features...109 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving ...155 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving ...169 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Maintenance ...189 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer. Appearance Care ...249 Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs. Taking Care of the Unexpected ...257 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. Technical Information ...285 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ...299 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) ...303 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. v w