pressure HONDA CIVIC 2009 8.G Owner's Guide

Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page).
Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action. If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
1. 2. 3. 4.
251
300
358 Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
349
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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Specif ications
366
Fuses
Alignment
Battery
Tires
P195/65R15 89H
Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster 7°24’0°45’
0°
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
Capacity 12 V
12 V
12 V36 AH/5 HR
38 AH/5 HR
45 AH/20 HR
47 AH/20 HR
12 V
12 V 38 AH/5 HR
47 AH/20 HR
12 V T135/80R16 101MT125/70D15 95M
215/45ZR17 91W P215/45R17 87V
P205/55R16 89H P195/65R15 89S
See page 357 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 356 or the fuse box
cover. Size
Pressure 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Front Rear
FrontRear
Front Front/Rear
Spare
Si
Optional for Si (summer tires)
U.S.
Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles
Front/Rear
Spare
Si (all season tires)
Canadian DX-G with manual transmission
DX, Canadian DX-G with automatic transmission
EX-L, Si
1: 2:3:4:5:6:7:8:
Except EX-L, Si
EX-L, U.S. LX, LX-S, EX, Canadian Sport
3
12 45
7
7
3
6
1, 2
4, 6
8
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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
The tire identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the f ollowing example.
TIN is located on the sidewall of the
tire.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
Tire type code.
Date of manuf acture.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Below is an example of
tire size with an explanation of what
each component means.
Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Rim diameter in inches.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating). Year
Week
P 55R 16
DOT B97R
FW6X 2202
205 89 H
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T ire Ident if icat ion Number (T IN)
Tire Size
Tire Labeling
T echnical Inf ormation
369
TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Tire Size
Maximum Tire Load
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Maximum Tire Pressure (3)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(4)
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
P205/55R16 89H
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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
370
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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
370
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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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Accessories and Modif ications . 257
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 80
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 108
..................
Active Head Restraints . 96
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 301
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 21
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 32
..........
AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
.............................
Airbag Service . 31
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works . 30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 30
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work . 24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work . 29
........................
SRS Components . 21
..............
Air Conditioning System . 110
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 325 ......................................
Antif reeze . 304
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 60, 276
...................................
Operation . 276
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 205
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock . 80
............................................
Armrest . 97
................................
Audio System . 114
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 83
.........................
Auto Door Locking . 83
.....................
Auto Door Unlocking . 85
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 208
..............
Automatic Transmission . 270
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 365
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 308
.......................................
Shif ting . 270
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 270
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 271
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 273
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack . 204 Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 65, 349
............................
Jump Starting . 344
..............................
Maintenance . 332
............................
Specif ications . 366
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 247
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
.........................
Beverage Holders . 108
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink. 211
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 276
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 248
....................
Bulb Replacement . 315
...........................................
Fluid . 310
.................
Pad Wear Indicators . 275
.......................................
Parking . 105
.................
System Indicator . 59, 351
.............................
Braking System . 275
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 248
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 75
Index
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Doors.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 83
.....................
Auto Door Locking . 83
.................
Auto Door Unlocking . 85
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 81
......................
Power Door Locks . 82
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 367
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 267
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 263
....................................
Economy . 254
..................................
Guidelines . 264
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 320
...................................
Fan, Interior . 110 .........................................
Features . 109
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 249
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 320
...............................................
Oil . 302
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 309
................................
Shif ting the . 267
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 337
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 308
..........................................
Brake . 310
.........................................
Clutch . 311
...................................
Locations . 298
..............
Manual Transmission . 309
..........................
Power Steering . 311
..................
Windshield Washer . 307
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 198
........................................
Fog Lights . 74
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 97
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 76
..............................
Front Airbags . 9, 24
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 254
............
Emergencies on the Road . 335
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 344
...........
Brake System Indicator . 351
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 337
.....
Charging System Indicator . 349
..................
Checking the Fuses . 352
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 349
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 350 ..................
Overheated Engine . 347
.........................
Emergency Brake . 105
......................
Emergency Flashers . 76
......................
Emergency Towing . 358
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
.......................
Emissions Controls . 372
........................
Emissions Testing . 375Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 70
......
Engine Speed Limiter . 269, 272
Malf unction Indicator
......................................
Lamp . 350
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 349
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 300
...............................
Overheating . 347
............................
Specif ications . 364
.......................................
Starting . 266
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 249
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 372
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 16
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Fuel . 248
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 249
...........................................
Gauge . 70
................
Octane Requirement . 248
...............................
Oxygenated . 249
........................
Reserve Indicator . 64
........................
Tank, Filling the . 249
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 352
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 362
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 78 ...........................................
Switch . 80
............
Timing Control System . 373
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 59
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 38
Inf ant Seats
.............
LATCH Anchor System . 42
...........................
Lower Anchors . 42
................
Tether Anchor Points . 45
Inf lation, Recommended Tire ...................................
Pressures . 325
........................
Inf ormation Display . 67
.................................
Inside Mirror . 104
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 326
............................
Instrument Panel . 57
................
Instrument Panel Lights . 59
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
..............
Instruments and Controls . 55
...............................
Interior Lights . 106
........................................
Introduction . i
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iPod
. 133, 183
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 338
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 337
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 254
.........................................
Gasoline . 248
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 64
...........................................
Gauge . 70
................
Octane Requirement . 248
........................
Tank, Filling the . 249
................
Gas Station Procedures . 249
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 70
...............................................
Fuel . 70
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 270
..............
Manual Transmission . 267
......................................
Glove Box . 108 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 312
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 211
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
Headlights
........................................
Aiming . 312
............
Daytime Running Lights . 74
..................
High Beam Indicator . 61
........................
Reminder Beeper . 73
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 312
...................................
Turning on . 73
..............................
Head Restraints . 94
.............................
Heated Mirrors . 105
.....................
Heating and Cooling . 110
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 266
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 73
..............
High-mount Brake Light . 317
.......................
Hood, Opening the . 250
..............................................
Horn .4,71
Index
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Jump Starting . 344
..................................................
Keys . 78
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 362
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 73
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
.................
LATCH Anchor System . 42
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 312
.......................................
Indicator . 59
.........................................
Parking . 73
..................................
Turn Signal . 73
....................................
Load Limits . 260
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 80
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 80
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 249
.................................
Power Door . 82
...........................................
Trunk . 88
........................
Low Coolant Level . 253
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 64 ................................
Lower Anchors . 42
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 267
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 349
Low Tire Pressure
.............................
Indicator . 63, 280
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 365
..................................
Maintenance . 289
................................
Minder . 291-297
.........................
Minder Indicator . 65
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 296
..........................................
Saf ety . 290
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 350
...................
Manual Transmission . 267
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 309
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 66
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 249
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 104
.......................................
Moonroof . 102
...........................
MP3/WMA . 126, 162
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 271 ..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 248
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds . 268
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 362
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 248
.........................................
Odometer . 67
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 68
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 302
......................
Change, When to . 291
......................
Checking Engine . 251
..............
Pressure Indicator . 65, 349
.......
Selecting Proper Viscosity . 300
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 80
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 372
............................
Outside Mirrors . 104
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 68
....................
Overheating, Engine . 347
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 296
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 249
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