steering HONDA CIVIC 2006 8.G Owner's Manual

Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spill immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.
Power Steering Fluid
Maint enance
199
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
T urning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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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.
2. 3.
2.
4.5.6. 7.
1.
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Lights
L ow Beam Headlight
Maint enance
201
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.
5. 6.
1.
7. 8.
3. 4.
Lights
Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Parking/Turn Signal Light Bulb
202
TAB HOLDING CLIP
SOCKET
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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.
To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires according to the
maintenance messages displayed in
the information display. Move the
tires to the positions shown in the
chart each time they 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.
T ire Rotation Replacing T ires and Wheels
Tires
212
Front
Front
(Front Directional
Tires and Wheels)
(Front Non-directional
Tires and Wheels)
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The under-hood f use box is on the
driver’s side, next to the brake f luid
reservoir. To open it, push the tabs
as shown.If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
and , or the diagram on the
f use box lid, which f use or f uses
control that device. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
the cause. Replace any blown f uses,
and check if the device works.
Thefusesareintwofuseboxes.The
interior f use box is underneath the
steering column. 235 236
Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
232
INTERIOR
UNDER-HOOD
TAB
FUSE LABEL
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If yo ur vehic le needs to be to wed,
c all a pro fessio nal to wing servic e o r
o rg anizatio n. Never to w yo ur vehic le
with just a ro pe o r c hain. It is very
dang ero us. T he o perato r
lo ads yo ur vehic le o n the bac k o f a
truck.
Therearetwo waysto towyour
vehic le: If, due to damag e, yo ur vehic le must
be to wed with the fro nt wheels o n
the g ro und, do this:
Release the parking brake.
Release the parking brake.
Start the eng ine.
Shiftto D,thento N.
Turn o ff t he e ng in e. speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires ( fro nt) and lift them
o ff the g ro und. T he o ther two tires
remain o n the g ro und.
M anual T ransmissio n:
Auto matic T ransmissio n:
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Flat -bed EquipmentWheel-lif t Equipment
This is the best way to trans-
port your vehicle.
T his is an
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
Emergency Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
237
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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W it h t he f r o nt w hee ls o n t he g ro und,
50 m iles ( 80 k m ) , a n d k eep t h e
do no t
t o w t h e v e h ic le mo re than
Shift the transmissio n to neutral.
Leave the ignition switch in
the ACCESSORY (I) position so
the steering wheel does not lock.
Leave the ignition switch in
the ACCESSORY (I) position so
the steering wheel does not lock.

Emergency Towing
238
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.The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
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Specif icat ions
Technical Inf ormation
243
Air Conditioning Fuses
Alignment
Battery Tires
Lights
HFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) SP-10
12 V 60 W (HB3)
7°24’1°30’
0°
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
P195/65R15 89H 0.08 in (2.0 mm)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil type
Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
CamberCaster
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
8W
5W
21 W
3CP
21 W
21/5 W
21 W
21/5 W
12 V 51 W (HB4)
12 V 2 CP
12 V 8 W
12 V 5 W
Capacity 12 V P205/55R16 89H
Size
Pressure
12 V 45 AH/20 HR 36 AH/5 HR T125/70D15 95M
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
See page 236 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 235 or the fuse box
cover.
Headlights
Front turn signal/side marker/
Parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light
12 V
12 V38 AH/5 HR
45 AH/20 HR
HighLow
FrontRear
FrontRear
Front
1: LX,EX 1:
2: LX,EXFront/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
DX, Canadian DX-G
U.S.
Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles
1 12
12
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 64, 229
............................
Jump Starting . 225
..............................
Maintenance . 215
............................
Specif ications . 243
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 149
..................................
Belts, Seat . 10, 20
.........................
Beverage Holders . 100
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 172
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Break-in, New Linings . 150
....................
Bulb Replacement . 203
...........................................
Fluid . 198
.................
Pad Wear Indicators . 171
.......................................
Parking . 170
.................
System Indicator . 60, 231
.............................
Braking System . 171
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 150
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
........................
Brights, Headlights . 71
....................................
Accessories . 155
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 77
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 100
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 192
.............................
Airbag (SRS) . 11, 23
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 34
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .28
.............................
Airbag Service . 33
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works . 32
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 32
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 31
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work . 26
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work . 31
........................
SRS Components . 23
..............
Air Conditioning System . 102
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 210
......................................
Antif reeze . 194 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 61, 172
...................................
Operation . 172
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 142
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..........................................
Lock . 77
............................................
Armrest . 90
................................
Audio System . 106
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 79
.........................
Auto Door Locking . 79
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Auto Door Unlocking . 81
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 145
..............
Automatic Transmission . 166
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 242
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 196
.......................................
Shif ting . 166
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 166
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Shif t Lever Positions . 167
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Shif t Lock Release . 169
Index
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Economy, Fuel . 154
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Emergencies on the Road . 217
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Battery, Jump Starting . 225
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Brake System Indicator . 231
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Changing a Flat Tire . 219
.....
Charging System Indicator . 229
..................
Checking the Fuses . 232
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 229
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 230
..................
Overheated Engine . 226 ...........................
Emergency Brake . 97
......................
Emergency Flashers . 72
......................
Emergency Towing . 237
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 84
.......................
Emissions Controls . 248
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 250 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
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Engine Speed Limiter . 165, 168
Malf unction Indicator
......................................
Lamp . 230
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 64, 229
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 191
...............................
Overheating . 226
............................
Specif ications . 242
.......................................
Starting . 163
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 150
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 247
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 18
Doors
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 79
.....................
Auto Door Locking . 79
.................
Auto Door Unlocking . 81
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 78
......................
Power Door Locks . 78
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 164
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
...........................................
Driving . 161
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Economy . 154
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 206
...................................
Fan, Interior . 102
.........................................
Features . 101 ....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 151
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 206
...............................................
Oil . 192
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 197
................................
Shif ting the . 164
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 72
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 219
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 196
..........................................
Brake . 198
.........................................
Clutch . 198
...................................
Locations . 190
..............
Manual Transmission . 197
..........................
Power Steering . 199
..................
Windshield Washer . 195
FM Stereo Radio
...................................
Reception . 139
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 90
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 72
............................
Front Airbags . 11, 26
Index
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