honda-automobiles 2003 civic si coupe User Manual

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2003 Civic SI Online Reference Owner's Manual 
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. 
 
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.................................................................................................................
55
 
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. 
Comfort and Convenience Features ................................................................................................
95 
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. 
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................
127 
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo. 
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................
141 
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. 
Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................
153 
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer. 
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................
213 
Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs. 
Taking Care of the Unexpected ......................................................................................................
221 
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. 
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................
247 
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. 
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)
 
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263 
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. 
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................
 
267
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.