wheel HONDA CIVIC 2004 7.G Owner's Guide

However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (seeon page ).
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
The brake system indicator
normally comes on when
you turns the ignition
switch ON (II) and as a
reminder to check the
parking brake. It will stay lit
if you do not f ully release
the parking brake.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while drivinig, the brake f luid
level is probably low. Press lightly on
the brake pedal to see if it f eels
normal. If it does, check the brake
f luid level the next time you stop at a
service station (see page ).
If the f luid level is low, take the
vehicle to your dealer and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads. 190
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Brake System Indicator
Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed184
Canada U.S.
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There are three popular types of
prof essional towing equipment.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and lif t
them of f the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground. Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to Neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine.
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or,
organization. Never tow your vehicle
behind another vehicle with just a
rope or chain. It is very dangerous.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. The tow
truck uses metal cables with hooks
on the ends. These hooks go around
parts of the f rame or suspension and
the cables lif t that end of the vehicle
of f the ground. Your vehicle’s sus-
pension and body can be seriously
damaged.
If your Honda cannot be transported
by f lat-bed, it should be towed by
wheel-lif t equipment with the f ront
wheels of f the ground. If , due to
damage, your vehicle must be towed
with the f ront wheels on the ground,
do the f ollowing:
5-speed Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission:
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Wheel-lif t Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment Sling-t ype Equipment
T his is
an acceptable way to tow your
Honda. This is the best way to trans-
port your Honda. T his method of towing
is unacceptable.
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NOTICE: Improper towing preparation
will damage the transmission. Follow
the above procedure exactly. If you
cannot shif t the transmission or start
the engine (automatic transmission),
your vehicle must be transported with
the f ront wheels of f the ground.
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With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the car no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your car is equipped with a f ront
spoiler, remove it bef ore towing so it
is not damaged.If you decide to tow your vehicle
with all f our wheels on the ground,
make sure you use a properly-
designed and attached tow bar.
Prepare the vehicle for towing as
described above, and leave the
ignition switch in Accessory (I) so
the steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any items
plugged into the accessory power
socket are turned of f so they do not
rundownthebattery.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed191
NOTICE:
NOTICE: Trying to lif t or tow your
vehicle by the bumpers will cause
serious damage. The bumpers are not
designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
T he steering system can be
damaged if the steering wheel is locked.
Leave the ignition switch in Accessory
(I), and make sure the steering wheel
turns f reely bef ore you begin towing.
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation196
Dimensions
Weights
Engine Capacities
174.6 in (4,435 mm)
67.3 in (1,710 mm)
56.9 in (1,445 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
2.95 x 3.72 in (75.0 x 94.4 mm) 13.2 US gal (50
)
1.03 US gal (3.9
)
102 cu-in (1,668 cm
)
9.5 9.9 1.06 US gal (4.0
)
1.35 US gal (5.1
)
1.32 US gal (5.0)
3.4 US qt (3.2
)
3.7 US qt (3.5)
3.2 US qt (3.0)
3.5 US qt (3.3)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
2.9 US qt (2.7)
6.2 US qt (5.9)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
0.11 US gal (0.4
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight ratingType
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluid
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC , SOHC VTEC
4-cylinder gasoline engine
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
PZFR6F-11PKJ20CR-M11
NGK:
DENSO:
0.04 in (1.1 mm)
FrontRear
Approx.
1:2: DX, LX
EX, Canadian Si
DX, LX
EX, Canadian Si
1: 2: 3:4:
Spark Plug Gap: Change
ManualAutomatic
Total
ManualAutomatic
Change
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
ChangeTotal
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
Manual trans-
mission fluid Including filter
Windshield
washer reservoir
12
12 3434
1 2
0
0.1 mm
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The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which all passenger
vehicle tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Saf ety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of
perf ormance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by
law.
Warning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not over-
loaded. Excessive speed, underinf la-
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire
f ailure.
Date of manuf acture.
Tire type code.
Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Tire Identif ication Number (TIN) is
a group of numbers and letters that
look like the f ollowing example TIN.
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Rim diameter in inches.
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
tire size with an explanation of what
each component means. Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire width in millimeters.
Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below. P 225 55 R 16 94 V DOT B97R
FW6X 2202
Temperature A,B,C
Tire Labeling
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles), T ire L abeling
T ire Ident if icat ion Number
Tire Size
T echnical Inf ormation199
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
P225/55R 16 94V
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CONT INUED
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Snow Tires . 165
..................................
Sound System . 92
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 170
............................
Specif ications . 197
....................
Specif ications Charts . 196
................................
Speed Control . 107
.........................................
Spotlights . 83
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 28
.............................
Airbag Service . 28
How the Side Airbag Cutof f
...........
Indicator Light Works . 27
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 26
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work . 22
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
........................
SRS Components . 22
.............................
SRS Indicator . 26, 54
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 69
..............
State Emissions Testing . 205
.......................
Starting the Engine . 125
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 125
................
With a Dead Battery . 178 ........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 179
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 66
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 69
.....................
Stereo Sound System . 92
....................
Storing Your Vehicle . 168
Supplemental Restraint
................................
System . 10, 22
......................................
Servicing . 28
.........................
SRS Indicator . 26, 54
...................
System Components . 22
..................................
Synthetic Oil . 145
Taillights, Changing
..................................
Bulbs . 156, 157
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 169
....................................
Tape Player . 102
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 198
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 202
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels . 200
..........
State Emissions Testing . 205
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 204 .................................
Tire Labeling . 199
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 60
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 41
............................
Thef t Protection . 105
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 204
..........................
Time, Setting the . 106
....................................
Timing Belt . 150
....................................
Tire Chains . 166
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 171
...........................
Tire Inf ormation . 198
...............................................
Tires . 161
..............................
Air Pressure . 162
.........................
Checking Wear . 163
..........................
Compact Spare . 170
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 198
......................................
Inf lation . 162
..................................
Inspection . 163
..............................
Maintenance . 164
...................................
Replacing . 165
......................................
Rotating . 164
...........................................
Snow . 165
............................
Specif ications . 197
................................
Tire Chains . 166
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 171
Index
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Towing
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A Trailer . 134
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Emergency Towing . 190
...........................
Traction Devices . 166
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 149
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 150
..................
Fluid Selection . 149, 150
..............
Identif ication Number . 194
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 128
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 126
.....................................
Treadwear . 198
.......................................
Trip Meter . 59
................................................
Trunk . 71
........................................
Opening . 71
...................
Open Monitor Light . 56
....................................
Turn Signals . 63 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 47
..................
Warranty Coverages . 209
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 148
.......................................
Indicator . 56
.....................................
Operation . 62
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 66
............
Alignment and Balance . 164
..........................
Compact Spare . 170 ......................................
Wrench . 172
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 78
...........................
Rear, Def ogger . 65
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 62
.....................................
Def roster . 91
.......................................
Washers . 62
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 160
.....................................
Operation . 62
....................................
Worn Tires . 164
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 190
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the . 169
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 198
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 112 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 146
..................................
Vanity Mirror . 84
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 120
......................
Vehicle Dimensions . 196
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 194
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 168
........................................
Ventilation . 90
.................................................
VIN . 194
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 144
: U.S. and Canada only
Index
UW
V
VIII
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