TPMS HONDA CIVIC 2008 8.G User Guide

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.
Thetirepressuremonitoringsystem
(TPMS) warns you when a tire
pressure is low. See page f or
more inf ormation.
Even though your vehicle is
equipped with TPMS, 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.
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.
Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure in each tire at least once a
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf /cm ) per
month. Remember to check the
sparetireatthesametime.
Check the air pressures when the
tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked f or at least 3
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
km). Add or release air, if needed, to
match the recommended cold tire
pressures.
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On U.S. models On Canadian models
Tires
Inf lation Guidelines
254
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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Themileageyoucanexpectfrom
yourvehicletiresisthesameas
comparable mid-and rear-engine
sports cars, and it will vary greatly
with your driving habits.
If you drive moderately, the f ront
tires could last more than 10,000
miles (16,000 km). However, the
mileage will be substantially less if
you tend to drive your vehicle at the
upper limits of its capabilities.
You should caref ully inspect your
vehicle’s tires f or wear, damage, and
proper inf lation every 7,500 miles
(12,000 km).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 and vehicle stability assist
system (VSA) to work inconsistently.
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.The ABS and VSA system work by
comparing the speed of the wheels.
When replacing tires, use the same
size originally supplied with the
vehicle. Tire size and construction
can af f ect wheel speed and may
cause the ABS or VSA system to
activate.
Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
Also be sure you use only TPMS
specif ic wheels (if equipped). If you
do not, the tire pressure monitoring
system will not work.
CONT INUED
Tires
Replacing T ires and Wheels
Maint enance
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Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:
Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
same wheel. The spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Follow these precautions:
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surf aces. Use greater caution
while driving.
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
Do not mount tire chains on the
compact spare tire. Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
Do not use a compact spare tire
mounted on a f ront wheel; it will
damage the limited slip dif f erential
(see page ).
On vehicles with the TPMS
system, the low tire pressure
indicator comes on and stays on
after you replace the flat tire with
the compact spare tire. Af ter
several miles (kilometers) driving
with the compact spare tire, the
TPMS indicator comes on and the
low tire pressure indicator goes of f .
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On Si model
Compact Spare Tire
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INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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No.
No.No.
Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Amps. Amps. Amps. Circuits Protected
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1 2345678 9
10111213141516 17181920212223242526272829303132333435363738
ODS
MET ER
SRS
Right Headlight High
Lef t Headlight High
Small (Interior)
Small (Exterior)
Right Headlight Low
Power Window
Fuel Pump
Alternator
ABS/VSA
Heated Seat
Not Used
TPMS
Not Used
7.5 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
(15 A)
(7.5 A) 7.5 A
7.5 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A 10 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
(20 A) 20 A
20 A
(15 A) 15 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 30 A Left Headlight Low
Headlight High Main
Small (Main)
Not Used
Headlight Low Main
Not Used
Not Used
Moonroof
Door Lock
Driver’s Power Window
Not Used
Rear ACC Socket
ACC
Passenger’s Power Window
Not Used
Right Rear Power Window
Lef t Rear Power Window
Not Used
ACC Radio
HAC
Daytime Running Light
Front Wiper
If equipped
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
285
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale
when one or more of your tires is
signif icantly under-inf lated.
Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to
the proper pressure.
The maximum air
pressurethetirecanhold.
The maximum load the
tire can carry at
maximum air pressure.
(If your vehicle has tires of a
dif f erent size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire
inf lation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inf lation
pressure f or those tires.)
Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inf lated to
the inf lation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manuf acturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inf lation
pressure label.
Max Press
Max Load
U.S. models only
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(T PMS)Maximum T ire Pressure
Maximum T ire L oad
Tire Labeling, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Fe deral Explanation
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µ µAs an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale
when one or more of your tires is
signif icantly under-inf lated.
Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to
the proper pressure.
The maximum air
pressurethetirecanhold.
The maximum load the
tire can carry at
maximum air pressure.
(If your vehicle has tires of a
dif f erent size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire
inf lation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inf lation
pressure f or those tires.)
Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inf lated to
the inf lation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manuf acturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inf lation
pressure label.
Max Press
Max Load
U.S. models only
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(T PMS)Maximum T ire Pressure
Maximum T ire L oad
Tire Labeling, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Fe deral Explanation
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Always check the TPMS malf unction
telltale af ter replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to f unction
properly.
Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malf unction indicator
to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS
malf unction indicator is provided by
a separate telltale, which displays the
symbol ‘‘TPMS’’ when illuminated.
When the malf unction indicator is
illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect
or signal low tire pressure as
intended.
TPMS malf unctions may occur f or a
variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS f rom
f unctioning properly.
Driving on a signif icantly under-
inf lated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inf lation also reduces f uel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
af f ect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inf lation has
not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanat
ion
T echnical Inf ormation
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Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 265
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 295
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Unleaded Gasoline . 180
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 236
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 295
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Emissions Control Systems . 300
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Emissions Testing . 303
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Oxygenated Fuels . 181
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 301
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Tire Labeling . 297
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Temperature Gauge . 67
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
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Thef t Protection . 175
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 302
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Time, Setting the . 174
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Tire Chains . 261
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 267
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Tire Inf ormation . 295
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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(TPMS) . 212
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Indicator . 63, 213
Required Federal
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Explanation . 298
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Tires . 254
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Air Pressure . 255
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Checking Wear . 256
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Compact Spare . 266
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 295 ..................
High Speed Driving . 256
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Inf lation . 254
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Inspection . 256
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Maintenance . 258
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Replacing . 259
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Rotating . 258
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Service Lif e . 257
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Snow . 261
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Specif ications . 260, 294
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Tire Chains . 261
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Tools, Tire Changing . 267
Towing
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A Trailer . 215
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Emergency Towing . 286
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Traction Devices . 261
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 240
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 241
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Fluid Selection . 240, 241
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Identif ication Number . 290
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Shif ting the Automatic . 202
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Shif ting the Manual . 199
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Treadwear . 295
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Trip Meter . 67 ................................................
Trunk . 86
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Opening . 86
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Open Monitor Light . 61
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Turn Signals . 72
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Vanity Mirror . 105
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 192
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Vehicle Dimensions . 292
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 290
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Vehicle Storage . 264
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VIN . 290
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Viscosity, Oil . 233
Index
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