steering HONDA CIVIC 2005 7.G Owner's Manual

Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
(Passenger’s side)
Put the battery back to its original
position, reinstall the bolt in the
stay and tighten it securely.
If you removed the upper part of
the windshield reservoir, put it
back in place. Install the holding
clip. Lock it in place by pushing on
the center.
Reinstall the power steering
reservoir.
(Driver’s side)
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
inner f ender, and pull the inner
f ender cover back.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
If you are changing the bulb on
the driver’s side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the way
to the right, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger’s side, turn
the steering wheel to the left.
Insert the new bulb into the hole
and turn it one-quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.
2.
4. 5.6.
1.3.
7.
Lights
Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Turn Signal and Parking L ightBulb
Maint enance
165
HOLDING CLIP
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To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires every 10,000 miles (16,000
km). Move the tires to the positions
showninthecharteachtimethey
are rotated. If you purchase
directional tires, rotate only f ront-to-
back.Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
ABS to work inconsistently.
It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer.
T ire Rotation Replacing T ires and Wheels
Tires
Maint enance
175
Front
Front
(Front Non-directional
Tires and Wheels) (Front Directional
Tires and Wheels)
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Use a screwdriver or coin to
remove the round plug in the
center of the headliner.Insert the moonroof wrench into
the socket behind this plug. Turn
the wrench until the moonroof is
f ully closed.
Remove the wrench. Reinstall the
round plug.
If you need to close the moonroof
manually, it means the moonroof
opening/closing f unction is
developing a problem. Have your
vehicle checked by your dealer.The vehicle’s f uses are contained in
two fuse boxes. The interior fuse
box is located underneath the
steering column. To open it, turn the
knobsasshown.
The under-hood f use box is on the
passenger’s side next to the battery.
5. 6.
4.
Closing t he Moonroof
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
197
ROUND PLUG
SOCKET
MOONROOF WRENCH INTERIOR
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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 vehicle 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 ed
203
The 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.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.
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
209
Air Conditioning
Fuses
Alignment
Battery
Lights
Tires
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) SP-10
12 V 60 W (HB3)
2°14’0°45’
0°
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
P185/65R15 86H P185/70R14 87S
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil type
Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
CamberCaster
Capacity 12 V 36 AH/5 HR
Headlights
Front turn signal/side marker
lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights/Rear side
marker lights
Back-up lights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Front ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
5W
8W
5W
8W
3CP
21 W
3CP
21 W
21/5 W
21 W
27/8 W
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
T125/70D15 95M
T115/70D14 88M
Size
Pressure
12 V 51 W (HB4)
5W P195/60R15 87H
See page 201 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 200 or the fuse box
cover.
1: 2: U.S.: DX, LX without ABS
U.S.: LX with ABS, EX
U.S.: EX
Canada: SiLX HighLow
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
FrontRear
FrontRear
Front
U.S.: LX, EX, Canada: Si
Canada: DX
1: 2:3:4: 5: DX, Canadian SE
Canadian LX-G
Canada: LX-G, Si
1 2
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CONT INUED
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Accessories . 127
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 71
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 86
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Additives, Engine Oil . 155
.............................
Airbag (SRS) . 11, 23
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 29
.............................
Airbag Service . 28
How the Side Airbag Cutof f
......................
Indicator Works . 28
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 27
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work . 24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
........................
SRS Components . 23
................
Air Conditioning System . 88
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 173
..................
High Speed Driving . 173
.........................
Normal Driving . 173
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 213
......................................
Antif reeze . 157
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 57, 143 ...................................
Operation . 143
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 114
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock . 71
..................................
Audio System . 92
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 117
..............
Automatic Transmission . 138
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 208
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 159
.......................................
Shif ting . 138
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 138
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 138
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 140
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 56, 194
............................
Jump Starting . 190
..............................
Maintenance . 178
............................
Specif ications . 209
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 121
..................................
Belts, Seat . 10, 20
.............................
Beverage Holder . 86 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 143
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 122
....................
Bulb Replacement . 166
...........................................
Fluid . 161
.......................................
Parking . 141
.................
System Indicator . 57, 196
........................
Wear Indicators . 142
.............................
Braking System . 142
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 122
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 66
........................
Brights, Headlights . 65
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 167
..............................
Brake Lights . 166
................
Front Parking Lights . 165
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 165
.................................
Headlights . 163
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 168
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 166
............................
Specif ications . 209
Bulb Replacement ....................
Turn Signal Lights . 165
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 163
Index
A
B
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Charging System Indicator . 194
..................
Checking the Fuses . 198
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 194
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 195
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 196
..................
Overheated Engine . 191
...........................
Emergency Brake . 83
......................
Emergency Flashers . 67
......................
Emergency Towing . 202
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 73
.......................
Emissions Controls . 215
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 218 Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 62
......
Engine Speed Limiter . 137, 140
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 56, 195
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 194
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 154
...............................
Overheating . 191
............................
Specif ications . 208
.......................................
Starting . 135
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 213
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 215
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 47
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by . 18
.....................................
Fan, Interior . 89
Features, Comfort and
................................
Convenience . 87
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 123
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 169
...............................................
Oil . 155
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 160
................................
Shif ting the . 136
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 67
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 183
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 159
..........................................
Brake . 161
.........................................
Clutch . 161
..............
Manual Transmission . 160
..........................
Power Steering . 162
..................
Windshield Washer . 158
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception . 97
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 78 .....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 214
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 67
............................
Front Airbags . 11, 23
.................................................
Fuel . 122
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 123
...........................................
Gauge . 61
................
Octane Requirement . 122
...............................
Oxygenated . 213
........................
Reserve Indicator . 58
........................
Tank, Filling the . 123
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 198
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 126
..........................................
Gasohol . 213
.........................................
Gasoline . 122
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 58
...........................................
Gauge . 61
................
Octane Requirement . 122
........................
Tank, Filling the . 123
................
Gas Station Procedures . 123
Index
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INDEX
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Locks.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 71
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 123
.................................
Power Door . 72
...........................................
Trunk . 73
........................
Low Coolant Level . 125
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 58
................................
Lower Anchors . 38
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 136
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 194
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 208
..................................
Maintenance . 145
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 148
.................................
Record . 151-152
......................
Required Indicator . 60
..........................................
Saf ety . 146
.............................
Schedule . 147-150
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 56, 195
...................
Manual Transmission . 136
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 160
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 61
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 213
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 81 .........................................
Moonroof . 81
......................
Closing Manually . 196
.....................................
Operation . 81
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 139
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 122
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds . 137
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 206
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 122
.........................................
Odometer . 61
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 61
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 155
......................
Change, When to . 149
......................
Checking Engine . 125
..............
Pressure Indicator . 56, 194
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 154
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 71 Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 215
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 214
..............................
Outside Mirrors . 82
....................
Overheating, Engine . 191
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 148
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 213
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 66
........................
Park Gear Position . 139
...........................................
Parking . 141
.................................
Parking Brake . 83
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator . 57, 196
.................................
Parking Lights . 65
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 217
............................
Playing the Radio . 92
..................................
Playing a Disc . 99
.............................
PGM-FI System . 216
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
Index
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Snow Tires . 176
..................................
Sound System . 92
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 182
............................
Specif ications . 209
....................
Specif ications Charts . 208
................................
Speed Control . 117
.........................................
Spotlights . 84
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 29
.............................
Airbag Service . 28
How the Side Airbag Cutof f
......................
Indicator Works . 28
How the SRS Indicator
.......................................
Works . 27
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work . 24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
........................
SRS Components . 23
.............................
SRS Indicator . 27, 57
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 71
..............
State Emissions Testing . 218
.......................
Starting the Engine . 135
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 135
................
With a Dead Battery . 190 ........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 191
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 68
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 71
.....................
Stereo Sound System . 92
....................
Storing Your Vehicle . 179
Supplemental Restraint
................................
System . 11, 23
......................................
Servicing . 28
.........................
SRS Indicator . 27, 57
...................
System Components . 23
..................................
Synthetic Oil . 155
Taillights, Changing
..................................
Bulbs . 166, 167
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 181
....................................
Tape Player . 112
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 210
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 215
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels . 213
..........
State Emissions Testing . 218
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 217 .................................
Tire Labeling . 212
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 62
.....................
Tether Anchor Points . 42
............................
Thef t Protection . 114
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 217
..........................
Time, Setting the . 115
....................................
Timing Belt . 160
....................................
Tire Chains . 177
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 183
...........................
Tire Inf ormation . 210
...............................................
Tires . 171
..............................
Air Pressure . 173
.........................
Checking Wear . 174
..........................
Compact Spare . 182
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 210
......................................
Inf lation . 172
..................................
Inspection . 174
..............................
Maintenance . 174
...................................
Replacing . 175
......................................
Rotating . 175
...........................................
Snow . 176
............................
Specif ications . 209
................................
Tire Chains . 177
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 183
Index
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Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 181
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 210
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Unleaded Gasoline . 122 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 156
..................................
Vanity Mirror . 85
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 130
......................
Vehicle Dimensions . 208
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 206
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 179
........................................
Ventilation . 90
.................................................
VIN . 206
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 154
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 48
..................
Warranty Coverages . 223
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 158
.......................................
Indicator . 58
.....................................
Operation . 64
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 68
............
Alignment and Balance . 174
..........................
Compact Spare . 182 ......................................
Wrench . 184
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 80
...........................
Rear, Def ogger . 67
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 64
.....................................
Def roster . 91
.......................................
Washers . 64
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 170
.....................................
Operation . 64
....................................
Worn Tires . 174
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 202
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 144
..................
Emergency Towing . 202
...........................
Traction Devices . 177
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 159
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 160
..................
Fluid Selection . 159, 160
..............
Identif ication Number . 206
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 138
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 136
.....................................
Treadwear . 210
.......................................
Trip Meter . 61
................................................
Trunk . 73
........................................
Opening . 73
...................
Open Monitor Light . 58
....................................
Turn Signals . 65 : U.S. and Canada only
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