dimensions HONDA CIVIC 2009 8.G Owners Manual

How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other convenience
f eatures.
A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uelpump.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
T echnical Inf ormation
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only) Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T aking Care of the Unexpected
Maintenance
Overview of Contents
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Specif ications
364
Dimensions
Weights Engine
Seating Capacities 177.3 in (4,504 mm)
69.0 in (1,752 mm)
56.5 in (1,435 mm)
106.3 in (2,700 mm)
59.0 in (1,499 mm)
60.2 in (1,528 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Spark plugs
3.19 x 3.44 in (81.0 x 87.3 mm)
3.39x3.39in(86x86mm) 110 cu-in (1,799 cm
)
122 cu-in (1,998 cm)
10.5 11.0
IZFR6K11S
NGK:
DENSO: SKJ20DR-M11S
IFR7G11KSSK22PR-M11S
Total
FrontRear 523 Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC i-VTEC , DOHC i-VTEC
4-cylinder gasoline engine
FrontRear
NGK:
DENSO:
1:2: Except SiSi
1 2 12
1 2
12 2
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights . 315
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Brake Lights . 315
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Front Side Marker Lights . 314
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 314
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Headlights . 312, 313
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High-mount Brake Light . 317
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Parking Lights . 314
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 315
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Rear Turn Signal Lights . 315
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Specif ications . 365
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Bulbs, Halogen . 312 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 380
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Def og and Def rost . 113
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 76
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Def rosting the Windows . 113
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Dimensions . 364
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Dimming the Headlights . 73
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 308
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Engine Oil . 251
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Directional Signals . 73
Disc Brake Pad Wear
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Indicators . 275
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Disc Player . 125, 161
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Display Change Button . 66
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Disposal of Used Oil . 304
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Card, PC . 170
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Capacities Chart . 365
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo . 259
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Player . 125, 161
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Ceiling Light . 106
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Certif ication Label . 362
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Chains . 331
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Changing a Flat Tire . 337 Changing Oil
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How to . 302
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When to . 291
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Charging System Indicator . 65, 349
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 69
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 265
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Child Saf ety . 33
Child Seats
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LATCH Anchor System . 42
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Lower Anchors . 42
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
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Childproof Door Locks . 82
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Clock, Setting the . 206
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Clutch Fluid . 311
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CO in the Exhaust . 372
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 266
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Compact Spare . 336
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Console Compartment . 108
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Consumer Inf ormation . 378
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
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Adding . 304
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Checking . 253
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Proper Solution . 304
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Temperature Gauge . 70 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 372
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Cruise Control Operation . 208
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 378
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 367
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Emissions Control Systems . 372
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Emissions Testing . 375
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Oxygenated Fuels . 249
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 373
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Tire Labeling . 369
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Temperature Gauge . 70
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
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Thef t Protection . 207
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 374
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Time, Setting the . 206
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Tire Chains . 331
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 337
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Tire Inf ormation . 367
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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(TPMS) . 280
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Indicator . 63, 281
Required Federal
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Explanation . 370
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Tires . 324
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Air Pressure . 325
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Checking Wear . 326
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Compact Spare . 336
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 367 ..................
High Speed Driving . 326
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Inf lation . 324
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Inspection . 326
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Maintenance . 328
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Replacing . 329
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Rotating . 328
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Service Lif e . 327
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Snow . 331
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Specif ications . 330, 366
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Tire Chains . 331
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Tools, Tire Changing . 337
Towing
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A Trailer . 283
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Emergency Towing . 358
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Traction Devices . 331
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 308
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 309
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Fluid Selection . 308, 309
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Identif ication Number . 362
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Shif ting the Automatic . 270
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Shif ting the Manual . 267
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Treadwear . 367
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Trip Meter . 68 ................................................
Trunk . 88
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Opening . 88
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Open Monitor Light . 61
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Turn Signals . 73
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Vanity Mirror . 107
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 260
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Vehicle Dimensions . 364
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 362
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Vehicle Storage . 334
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VIN . 362
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Viscosity, Oil . 301
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 335
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 367
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Unleaded Gasoline . 248
USB Adapter
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Cable . 135, 144, 185, 193
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USB Flash Memory Device . 141, 190
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 304
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