fuel HONDA CIVIC 2006 8.G Owners Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESGAUGES
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSIONMANUAL
TRANSMISSION
MIRROR CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
AUDIO SYSTEMMOONROOF SWITCH
(P. 59)
(P. 65)
(P. 11, 26) (P. 96)
(P. 78)
(P. 93) (P. 151)(P. 84) (P. 106)
(P. 94)
(P. 11, 26)
(P. 102)(P. 78)
(P. 166) (P. 164)(P. 100)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG
DOOR LOCK TABACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 143)
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Control L ocat ions
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES AUDIO SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P. 94)
(P. 96)
(P. 78)
(P. 93)
(P. 151) (P. 106)
(P. 102)
(P. 78)
(P. 166)(P. 164)
(P. 100)
(P. 65)
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE (P. 84)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 59)
ACCESSORY
POWER
SOCKET
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 143) DOOR LOCK TAB
GAUGES
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted inthe text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P. 64)
(P. 63) (P. 63)
(P. 61) (P. 61)
(P. 62)
(P. 62) (P. 61)(P. 60)(P. 63)
(P. 61) (P. 60)
(P. 62)
(P. 62)
(P. 63)
(P. 62)
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
(P. 64)(P. 64)
(P. 64)
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This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See pagef or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this indicator
come on (see page ). This indicator is in the f uel gauge. It
comesonasareminderthatyou
must ref uel soon. When the indicator
comes on, there is about 1.9 US gal
(7.5
) of f uel remaining in the tank
bef ore the reading reaches E. There
is a small reserve of f uel remaining
in the tank when the reading does
reach E.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. This
indicator reminds you that it is time
to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the information display. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
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On LX and EX models
On LX and EX models
Instrument Panel Indicators
Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Washer Level Indicator L ow Fuel Indicator Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
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To switch the information display
between the odometer, trip meter,
outside temperature (if equipped),
and engine oil lif e and maintenance
item code(s), press the SEL/RESET
button repeatedly.
The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures in miles or
kilometers. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial
regulations to disconnect, reset, or
alter the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.
Press and hold until the speedometer,
trip meter, and odometer readings
switch between miles per hour and
kilometers per hour. A beeper willsound.
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Odometer
Display Change Button
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TEMPERATURE GAUGETRIP METER
SPEEDOMETER
FUEL
GAUGE
SEL/RESET BUTTON DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON INFORMATION
DISPLAY
TACHOMETER
ODOMETER/OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE INDICATOR INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL BUTTONS
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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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Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
You may hear a knocking noise from
the engine if you drive the vehicle at
low engine speed (below about 1,000
rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this,
raise the engine speed by shif ting to
a lower gear.
We recommended using a quality
gasoline containing detergent
additives that help prevent fuel
system and engine deposits.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your authorized dealer f or service.
Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 percent ethanol
by volume and up to 15 percent
MTBE by volume. Do not use
gasoline containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced.
Do not tow a trailer.
On vehicles with manual transmission
Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation
Quick Start Guide
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
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Park with the driver’s side closest
to the gas pump.even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapors f rom going into the
atmosphere. Consult your dealer.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top of f ’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Place the cap in the holder on the
f uel f ill door.
To open the f uel f ill door, push
down the lever on the lef t of the
driver’s seat.
1. 2. 3. 4.
If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
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Service Station Procedures
Ref ueling
Bef ore Driving
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Push
FUEL FILL CAPGasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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If the hood latch handle moves
stif f ly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
Put your f ingers under the f ront
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the lef t until
you f eel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up to release it.
Lif t up the hood.
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malf unction indicator lamp
maycomeon(seepage ).You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the inf ormation
display.
Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle under the lower lef t
corner of the dashboard. The
hood will pop up slightly.Holding the grip (the rod can be
hot if the engine has been
running), pull the support rod out
of its clip. Insert the end into the
designated hole in the hood.
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5. 6.
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Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
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HOOD
RELEASE
HANDLE
LATCH
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