HONDA CIVIC 2006 8.G Owners Manual

Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.To change the headlight bulb on
the driver’s side, remove the
engine coolant reserve tank by
pulling it out of its holder.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustments
should be perf ormed by your dealer
or other qualif ied mechanic.
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Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight Bulb
High Beam Headlight
Lights
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Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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If youreplacedaheadlightbulbon
the driver’s side, reinstall the
engine coolant reserve tank.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the socket by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down. Insert the socket into the hole, and
turn it one-quarter turn clockwise
to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
ontothenewsocket.Makesureit
is on all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new socket.
To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, and turn of f the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
lef t.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender, and pull the inner
f ender cover back.
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Lights
L ow Beam Headlight
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TAB HOLDING CLIP
SOCKET
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To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, and turn of f the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
lef t.
Reinstall the inner f ender cover.
Then reinstall the holding clips,
andlocktheminplacebypushing
on their centers.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the socket by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down. Push the electrical connector back
ontothenewsocket.Makesureit
is on all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new socket.
Insert the new socket into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
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Lights
Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Parking/Turn Signal Light Bulb
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TAB HOLDING CLIP
SOCKET
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Open the trunk.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender, and pull the inner
f ender cover back. Remove the bulb f rom the socket
by pushing the bulb in and turning
it counterclockwise until it unlocks.
Remove the screw from the center
of each f astener on the side of the
trunk lining. Pull the lining back.
Determine which of the f our bulbs
is burned out: stop/taillight, back-
up light, turn signal, or side
marker.
Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.
Reinstall the inner f ender cover.
Then reinstall the holding clips,
andlocktheminplacebypushing
on their centers.
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Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in Fenders)
Lights
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FASTENERFASTENER
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Open the trunk.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks. Put the f asteners into the holes on
the side of the trunk lining.
Reinstall the screws.
Reinstall the trunk lining. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk seal.
Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.
Remove the screw from the center
of each f astener on the trunk lid
trim. Pull the trim back.
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3.
On LX and EX models
Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in T runk L id)
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BULBS
SOCKETS SOCKETS
BULB
BULB FASTENERS
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Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Open the trunk, and remove the
socket f rom the light assembly by
turning it one-quarter turn counter-
clockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket. Turn it
clockwise until it locks. Make sure
the new bulb is working.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.
Push the trunk lid trim back into
position.
Put the f asteners into the holes on
the trunk lid trim. Reinstall the
screws.
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4. 5.6. 7. 8.
3.
On LX and EX models
Lights
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
Maint enance
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BULB
SOCKET
BULB
SOCKET
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Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system.
If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air dry bef ore
you use the vehicle. The floor mats that came with your
vehicle hook over the f loor mat
anchors. This keeps them f rom
sliding f orward and possibly
interf ering with vehicle operation.
If you remove the driver’s f loor mat,
make sure to re-anchor it when you
putitbackinyourvehicle.If you use non-Honda f loor mats,
make sure they f it properly and that
theycanbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mats.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
the heating and cooling system
becomeslessthanusual.
If equipped
On models with A/C
Floor Mats
Dust and Pollen Filter
Cleaning the Seat Belts
Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter
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Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every 6 months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, and areas
that are getting hard or if they leave
streaks and unwiped areas when
used.To replace a wiper blade: Remove the cover, by squeezing the two tabs and pulling it straight
out.
Lift the wiper arm off the
windshield, raising the driver’s
side first, then the passenger’s
side. 2.
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Wiper Blades
Maint enance
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COVER
WIPER ARMS
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.
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Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinfo rc ement alo ng the bac k
edg e, remo ve the metal
reinfo rc ement strips fro m the o ld
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
D isc o nnec t the blade assembly
from the wiper arm:
Press and ho ld the lo c k tab.
Slide the blade assembly to ward
the wiper arm.
W hen replac ing a wiper blade,
make sure no t to dro p the wiper
blade o r wiper arm do wn o n the
windshield. Remove the blade from the blade
assembly:
Findthesideoftheblade
labeled ‘ ‘ LO CK.’’ T his is the side
yo u pull o ut.
Pull bac k the end o f the blade
assembly o n the ‘ ‘ LO CK’’ side o f
theblade.Thengrabtheendof
the blade, and slide it o ut.
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Wiper Blades
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BLADE ASSEMBLY
TAB WIPER BLADE REINFORCEMENT
STRIP
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To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.
Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
Install the new blade onto the
blade assembly:
Pull back either end of the blade
assembly.
Place the side of the blade not
labeled‘‘LOCK’’ontheendof
the blade assembly, and slide
the blade onto the assembly
until it is f ully installed.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Reinstall the cover.
Make sure the blade is completely
installed and that its edge is not
bunched up.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield, the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side.
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Wiper Blades, Tires
T ires Inf lation Guidelines
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Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
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