Honda 2003 Civic Si Owner's Manual page 64

Gauges
MAINTENANCE
TACHOMETER
REQUIRED
INDICATOR
ODO/TRIP
METER
U.S model shown
Fuel Gauge
This shows how much fuel you have.
It is most accurate when the vehicle
is on level ground. It may show
slightly more or less than the actual
amount when you are driving on
curvy or hilly roads.
The needle returns to the bottom
after you turn off the ignition. The
gauge shows the fuel level reading
immediately after you turn the
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Instruments and Controls
SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
SELECT/RESET BUTTON
ignition switch back ON (II).
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine
speed in revolutions per minute
(rpm). To protect the engine from
damage, never drive with the
tachometer needle in the red zone.
Temperature Gauge
This shows the temperature of the
engine's coolant. During normal
FUEL GAUGE operation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom mark to about the
middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the pointer may rise to the
upper blue zone. If it reaches the red
(Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of
the road. Turn to page
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine's cooling
system.
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