HONDA CIVIC 2006 8.G Repair Manual

Each trip meter works independently,
so you can keep track of two
dif f erent distances.This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should be in
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, the reading may
reach near the red mark. If it
reaches the red mark, pull saf ely to
thesideof theroad.Turntopage
f or instructions and precautions
on checking the engine cooling
system.
There are two trip meters: TRIP A
and TRIP B. Switch between these
displays by pressing the SEL/
RESET button repeatedly. This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the SEL/RESET
button until the number resets to‘‘0.0.’’
This meter shows the number of
miles or kilometers driven since you
last reset it.
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Trip Meter Fuel Gauge Temperature Gauge
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Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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µ µµµ If your f uel cap is loose or missing, a
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears in the information display
af ter you start the engine. Turn the
engine of f and conf irm the f uel cap is
installed. If it is, loosen the cap, then
retighten it until it clicks at least
once. When you restart the engine,
the message appears again. To clear
themessage,pressandholdthe
SEL/RESET button until it goes
away.
This indicator displays the outside
temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
models) or Centigrade (Canadian
models). To see the outside
temperature, press and release the
SEL/RESET button until the
temperature is shown in the
inf ormation display.
The temperature sensor is in the
f ront bumper. Theref ore, the
temperature reading can be af f ected
by heat ref lection f rom the road
surf ace, engine heat, and the
exhaust f rom surrounding traf f ic.
This can cause an incorrect
temperature reading when your
speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).
The sensor delays the display update
until it reaches the correct outside
temperature. This may take several
minutes. If the outside temperature is
incorrectly displayed, you can adjust
it up to 5°F ( 3°C) warmer or
cooler.
NOTE: The temperature must be
stabilized bef ore doing this
procedure.
Select the outside temperature
display, then press the SEL/RESET
button f or 10 seconds. The f ollowing
sequence will appear f or 1 second
each:0,1,2,3,4,5, 5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 0, 1 (0, 1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0, 1).
When it reaches the desired value,
release the SEL/RESET button. You
should see the new outside
temperature displayed.
In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near f reezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
f orming on the road surf ace.
If equipped
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator
Outside Temperature Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The inf ormation display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil lif e and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
inf ormation helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs f or continued trouble-
f ree driving. Ref er to page f or
more inf ormation.
If the system still detects a loose or
missing f uel f ill cap, the malf unction
indicator lamp (MIL) comes on.
Turn the engine of f , and check or
retighten the f uel f ill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL goes
out af ter 3 days of normal driving
once the cap is tightened or replaced.
If it does not go out, have your
dealer inspect the vehicle. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Maintenance Minder
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1 : If equipped
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
SEL/RESET BUTTON
HORN
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 65)
(P. 143)
(P. 152) (P. 71)
(P. 70)
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P. 145)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON (P. 72)
(P. 65)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P. 73)
HEATED MIRRORS
(P. 97)
(P. 73) (P. 32)
(P. 72)
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OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low speed
HI High speed
Windshield washers
Push the right lever up or down to
select a position. The wipers are not activated.
The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever. While the vehicle is stopped and in
gear, the wipers sweep the
windshield whenever you remove
your f oot f rom the brake pedal.
The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed. Pull the
wiper control lever toward you,
andholdit.Thewashersspray
until you release the lever. The
wipers run at low speed, then
complete one more sweep af ter
you release the lever.
The wipers operate every f ew
seconds. At low speed and high
speed, the wipers run continuously.
The length of the wiper interval is
varied automatically according to
the vehicle’s speed.
Vary the delay by turning the INT
TIME ring.
If youturnittotheshortestdelay,
the wipers will change to low
speed operation when the vehicle
speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).
1.2.3.4.5.6.
On models except EX and Canadian LX
models
On EX models and Canadian LX models
Windshield Wipers and Washers
OFF
MIST
LO HI
Windshield Washer
INT
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Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights.
Turn signal
Of f
Parking and interior lights
Headlights
High beams
Flashhighbeams Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position. Push the lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
high beam indicator will come on
(see page ). Pull it back to return
to low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
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Turn Signal
Headlights
High Beams
Turn Signal and Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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T he butto ns under the left side vent
c o ntro l the brig htness o f the
instrument panel. Push the o r
butto n to adjust the brig htness. Pushthebuttonto turnonthe
hazard warning lig hts ( fo ur-way
flashers) . T his c auses all fo ur
o utside turn sig nals and bo th turn
indicators in the instrument panel to
flash. Use the hazard warning lig hts
if yo u need to park in a dangero us
area near heavy traffic , o r if yo ur
vehic le is disabled.
Separate adjustments c an be made
when the headlights are o n and o ff.
po sitio n, the hig h beam
headlig hts c o me o n with reduc ed
brig htness when yo u turn the
ignition switch to the ON ( II)
po sitio n and release the parking
brake. T hey remain o n until yo u turn
the ig nitio n switc h o ff, even if yo u
set the parking brake.
T he headlig hts revert to no rmal
o peratio n when yo u turn them o n
with the switch.
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
Daytime Running L ights Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL BUTTONS
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The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn the
def ogger on again when you restart
the vehicle.Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side-
to-side.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see page . 97
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On Canadian LX and EX models
Rear Window Def ogger Steering Wheel A djustment
Rear Window Def ogger, Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Canadian
LX and EX
models
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Move the steering wheel up or
down, and in or out to the desired
position. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
the indicators.Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.
1. 4.
2. 3.
Steering Wheel A djustment, K eys and L ocks
Keys and Locks
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U.S. EX model
MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER VALET
KEY
(Gray)
KEY
NUMBERTAG
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These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your set of keys.
You will need this key number if you
ever have to get a key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks. The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk and trunk release
handle locked when you leave your
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
f acility.
On DX model
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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KEY
NUMBERTAG
MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER VALET
KEY
(Gray)KEY
NUMBERTAG
DX model
VALET
KEY
(Gray)
MASTER
KEY
(Black)
All LX models, and Canadian DX-G and
EX models
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