Honda 2003 Civic GX - Owner's Manual User Manual

2003 Civic GX Owner’s Manual SupplementP/N 00X31-S5A-© 2002 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved9200

Because the fuel receptacle is onthe driver’s side of the vehicle,park with that side closest to therefueling station.Turn the ignition switch to LOCK

Follow the instructions on therefueling station to begin refueling.Securely connect the CNG fillnozzle to the fuel receptacle byturning the lever unti

Push the fuel receptacle doorclosed until it latches.If you are not sure how to operatethe refueling station, ask forassistance.Putthereceptacledustca

Fuel system components include afuel tank located in the trunk, anintegrated fuel pressure regulator,an in-tank fuel shut-off valve, fuelhigh pressure

CONTINUEDA manual shut-off valve is locatedunderneath the vehicle, near the reartire on the driver’s side. Werecommend that you locate thisvalve so yo

Do not carry large, heavy or pointedobjects in the trunk. They maydamage the fuel tank.The fuel tank is located in the trunk,with a partition between

−−CONTINUEDApply the parking brake.In cold weather, turn off allelectrical accessories to reducethe drain on the battery.Make sure the shift lever is

Push the accelerator pedal half-way to the floor and hold it therewhile starting the engine. Do nothold the ignition key in START(III) for more than 1

CONTINUEDThe ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for afew seconds when you turn theignition switch ON (II). If it flasheswhile driving (in any shift position),it

−−−−Use this position foryour normal driving. The transmis-sion automatically adjusts to keepthe engine at the best speed fordriving conditions. To he

2...Indicator Lights . 3...Gauges . 5...Rear Se

−−When the vehicle reaches themaximum speed in any shift position,you may feel the engine cut in andout. This is caused by a limiter (112mph, 180 km/h

The Maintenance Schedule specifieshow often you should have yourCivic GX serviced and what thingsneed attention. It is essential thatyou have your veh

＃Driving less than 5 miles (8 km)per trip or, in freezingtemperatures, driving less than 10miles (16 km) per trip.Driving in extremely hot [over90°F (

−＊＊＊＊＃＊＃＃＊＊＃＊Maintenance22miles x 1,000km x 1,000monthsService the following items at the recommended intervals.Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)Every 11

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□□□□＊＊＊＊＃Maintenance24150,000 mi/240,000 km/8 yrs160,000 mi/256,000 km/8 yrs170,000 mi/272,000 km/9 yrs180,000 mi/288,000 km180,000 mi/288,000 km/9 yr

−＊＃＃＊＊＃＊＊＃＊＊＊＊＊Maintenance25miles x 1,000km x 1,000monthsService at the indicated distanceor time whichever comes first.Inspect every 3 years or 36,00

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□□□□□□□□□□＃＊＃＊＊＊＊＊＊＃Maintenance27See Spark Plug on page for inspection information.See Timing Belt in the Civic Sedan owner’s manual to determineneed

Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules)Maintenance285,000 mi10,000 mi15,000 mi20,000 mi25,000 mi30,000 mi35,000 mi40,000 mi45,00

You will find important safetyinformation in this supplement andin the owner’s manual. Thisinformation alerts you to potentialhazards that could hurt

CONTINUEDRequired Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules)Maintenance2965,000 mi70,000 mi75,000 mi80,000 mi85,000 mi90,000 mi95,000 mi100,

Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules)Maintenance30120,000 mi125,000 mi130,000 mi135,000 mi140,000 mi144,000 mi145,000 mi150,00

Engine coolant change capacity:Refer to the primary owner’s manualfor engine coolant adding andreplacement procedures.5W-20 oil is formulated for year

The engine and transmission mustbe at normal operating temperaturebefore checking the fluid level. Drivethe vehicle at least 10 miles (16kilometers) b

Always use genuine Honda ATF-Z1(Automatic Transmission Fluid). If itis not available, you may use aDEXRONIII automatictransmission fluid as a temporar

You should also have the fuel tankinspected after a collision.Have a qualified technician replacethe fuel tank. Do not reuse the oldfuel tank.The fuel

＋−Inspect the threads and tip of thespark plugs for corrosion. If you findany corrosion in that area, the sparkplugs should be replaced. You shouldnot

Tire pressures for high speed drivingare shown below. Honda stronglyrecommends that you not drivefaster than posted speed limits andconditions allow.T

Reinstall the socket. Turn itclockwise until it locks. Make surethe new bulb is working.Reinstall the trunk lining.Push the new bulb straight intothe

If you store your vehicle indoors, itshould be parked in a wellventilated area. We recommendthe installation of a natural gasleak detector.After stori

CONTINUEDThis indicator comes on for a fewseconds when you turn the ignitionswitch ON (II). If it comes on at anyother time, it indicates one of theen

To change a flat tire, follow theinstructions in the primary owner’smanual. Since your vehicle isequipped with a fuel tank in thetrunk, you should ins

Remove the support plate and thewing bolt from the tool kit. Put theplate on the wing bolt. Secure theflat tire by putting the wing boltthrough the ho

You may detect a slight natural gasodor for a few moments afterrefueling. This is normal. You shouldnot be able to smell natural gas atany other time.

Do not jump start your vehicle if yoususpect a natural gas leak. If yousmell natural gas or hear a hissingsound, the fuel system may have aleak that n

＊＊＊＊CONTINUEDSpecificationsTechnical Information43DimensionsWeightsEngineCapacitiesLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrackGross vehicle weight rating See the

−−−−−＊＊−−−−−−−−−−−−−＊＊SpecificationsTechnical Information44Air Conditioning FusesAlignmentTiresLightsBatteryFusesFusesHFC-134a (R-134a)17.6 19.4 oz (5

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−−−This indicator comes on for a fewseconds when you turn ignition on(II).If you smell natural gas or hear ahissing sound, except when refueling,the f

This Owner’s Manual should beconsidered a permanent part of thevehicle, and should remain with thevehicle when it is sold.The information and specific

This gauge shows how much fuelyou have. The quantity of fuelremaining in the tank is calculatedbased on the pressure andtemperature of the natural gas

Unlike the standard Civic, only twopeople can ride in the rear seat. Theyshould sit in the outer seatingpositions and wear the lap/shoulderbelts. Ther

The CNG fuel system in your Civic,including the tank and hose, hasbeen designed to hold gas at thispressure. It has also been tested forsafety. You sh

Your vehicle has an identifying‘‘CNG’’ label attached next to therear license plate. Do not removethis label. This label is necessary forinsuring your