2002 Civic GX Online Reference Owner's Manual Supplement
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For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com.
Refer to Civic Sedan for topics not covered.
Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................2
Instruments and Controls.............................................................................................................................3
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Before Driving .................................................................................................................................................7
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving.............................................................................................................................................................15
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................20
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpected.................................................................................................................38
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.................................................................................................................................42
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only).................................................................................................................47
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
