trunk HONDA CIVIC 2005 7.G Owner's Manual

Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(5-speed manual) or Park
(automatic).
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
Disconnect the battery.
If you store your vehicle f or 12
months or longer, have your dealer
perf orm the inspections called f or in
the 24 months/30,000 miles
(48,000 km) maintenance schedule
(Normal Conditions) as soon as you
take it out of storage (see page ).
The replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage.If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f an cycles twice).
Pref erably, do this once a month.
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Vehicle Storage
Maint enance
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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor mat and the trunk f loor by
lif ting up on the back edge.
Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or Reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
5.
4.
3.
2.
1.
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
183
SPARE TIRE TRUNK FLOOR
JACK
TOOL KIT
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by thejack.
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Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.Store the jack in the trunk with the
end bracket on the lef t side. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Store the tool kit.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk f loor and trunk
floor mat, then close the trunk lid.
Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
15.
22.
21.
20.
17. 18. 19.
16.
U.S.EXandCanadianSimodels:
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
187
WING BOLT SPACER CONE
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m) Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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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 turn the ignition switch
to 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 driving, 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
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ).
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads. If the electric motor will not close
the moonroof , do the f ollowing:
Check the f use f or the moonroof
motor (see page ). If the f use
is blown, replace it with one of the
same or lower rating.
Try closing the moonroof . If the
new f use blows immediately or the
moonroof motor still does not
operate, you can close the
moonroof manually.
Get the moonroof wrench out of
the tool kit in the trunk.
1. 2. 3.
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202 201On EX model in the U.S., and Si model
in Canada
Emergency
Towing
Brake Syst em Indicat or, Closing t he Moonroof
196
Canada U.S.
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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
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CONT INUED
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Charging System Indicator . 194
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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
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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
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Tank, Filling the . 123
................
Gas Station Procedures . 123
Index
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Locks.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 71
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Fuel Fill Door . 123
.................................
Power Door . 72
...........................................
Trunk . 73
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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
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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
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
Index
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Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 181
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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
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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
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Opening . 73
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Open Monitor Light . 58
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Turn Signals . 65 : U.S. and Canada only
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