HONDA CIVIC 2011 8.G Owners Manual

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Doors.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 83
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Auto Door Locking . 83
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Auto Door Unlocking . 85
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Locking and Unlocking . 81
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Power Door Locks . 82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 357
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 257
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 253
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Economy . 244
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Guidelines . 254
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 310
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Economy, Fuel . 244
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Emergencies on the Road . 327
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Battery, Jump Starting . 336
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Brake System Indicator . 342
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Changing a Flat Tire . 329
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Charging System Indicator . 340
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Checking the Fuses . 343
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 340
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 341 ..................
Overheated Engine . 338
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Emergency Brake . 105
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Emergency Flashers . 76
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Emergency Towing . 349
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
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Emissions Controls . 363
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Emissions Testing . 366Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 70
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Engine Speed Limiter . 259, 262
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 341
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 340
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 290
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Overheating . 338
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Specif ications . 354
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Starting . 256
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 238
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 363
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Exhaust Fumes . 51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 16
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Fan, Interior . 110 .........................................
Features . 109
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 239
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 310
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Oil . 292
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 299
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Shif ting the . 257
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 329
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 298
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Brake . 300
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Clutch . 301
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Locations . 288
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Manual Transmission . 299
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Power Steering . 301
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Windshield Washer . 297
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 199
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Fog Lights . 74
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Folding Rear Seat . 97
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Four-way Flashers . 76
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Front Airbags . 9, 24
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 244
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Gasoline . 238
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 64
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Gauge . 70
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Octane Requirement . 238
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Tank, Filling the . 239
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Gas Station Procedures . 239
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 70
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Fuel . 70
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 260
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Manual Transmission . 257
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Glove Box . 108 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 302
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HandsFreeLink
. 212
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
Headlights
........................................
Aiming . 302
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
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High Beam Indicator . 61
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Reminder Beeper . 73
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 302
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Turning on . 73
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Head Restraints . 94
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Heated Mirrors . 104
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Heating and Cooling . 110
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High Altitude, Starting at . 256
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High-Low Beam Switch . 73
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High-mount Brake Light . 307
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Hood, Opening the . 240
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Horn .4,71
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 352
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 78 ...........................................
Switch . 80
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Timing Control System . 364
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 59
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Inf ant Restraint . 38
Inf ant Seats
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LATCH Anchor System . 42
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Lower Anchors . 42
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
Inf lation, Recommended Tire ...................................
Pressures . 315
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Inf ormation Display . 67
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Inside Mirror . 103
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Inspection, Tire . 316
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Lights . 59
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
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Instruments and Controls . 55
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Interior Lights . 105
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Introduction . i
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iPod
. 133, 184
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Fuel . 238
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Fill Door and Cap . 239
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Gauge . 70
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Octane Requirement . 238
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Oxygenated . 238
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Reserve Indicator . 64
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Tank, Filling the . 239
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Fuses, Checking the . 343
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 330
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Jack, Tire . 329
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Keys . 78 ................................
Jump Starting . 336
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Neutral Gear Position . 261
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New Vehicle Break-in . 238
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 258
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 352
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 238
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Odometer . 67
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Odometer, Trip . 68
Oil
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Change, How to . 292
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Change, When to . 281
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Checking Engine . 241
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Pressure Indicator . 65, 340
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Selecting Proper Viscosity . 290
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 80
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 363
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Outside Mirrors . 104
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 68
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Label, Certif ication . 352
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Lane Change, Signaling . 73
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
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LATCH Anchor System . 42
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Leather . 325
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 302
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Indicator . 59
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Parking . 73
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Turn Signal . 73
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Load Limits . 250
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 80
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 80
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Fuel Fill Door . 239
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Power Door . 82
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Trunk . 88
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Low Coolant Level . 243 .........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 64
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Lower Anchors . 42
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 257
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 340
Low Tire Pressure
.............................
Indicator . 63, 270
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 355
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Maintenance . 279
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Minder . 281-287
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Minder Indicator . 65
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 286
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Saf ety . 280
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 341
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Manual Transmission . 257
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 299
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Meters, Gauges . 66
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Methanol in Gasoline . 238
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 103
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Moonroof . 102
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MP3/WMA . 126, 163
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Overheating, Engine . 338
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 286
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Oxygenated Fuels . 238
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Panel Brightness Control . 75
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Park Gear Position . 261
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Parking . 264
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Parking Brake . 105
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 59, 342
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Parking Lights . 73
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 365
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PGM-FI System . 364
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Playing a Disc . 125, 162
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Playing a PC Card . 171
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Playing the Radio . 116, 149
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Protecting Children . 33
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General Guidelines . 33
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Protecting Inf ants . 38
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Protecting Larger Children . 47 .............
Protecting Small Children . 39
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 372
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9
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Seat Belts . 8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 52
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Saf ety Messages . iii
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Radiator Overheating . 338
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Radio/Disc Sound System . 115
Radio/Disc/PC Card/USB
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Sound System . 149
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Readiness Codes . 341
Rear Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 305-307
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Rear Seat, Folding . 97
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Rear View Mirror . 103
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Rear Window Def ogger . 76
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 93
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 258
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Reminder Lights . 59
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Remote Audio Controls . 204
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Remote Transmitter . 90
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 310
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Engine Oil and Filter . 292
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Fuses . 343
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Light Bulbs . 302
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Maintenance Minder . 281
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Tires . 319 .............................
Wiper Blades . 311
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 372
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant . 243, 294
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Restraint, Child . 33
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Reverse Gear Position . 261
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Rotation, Tire . 318
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Seat Belts . 8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 19
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
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Maintenance . 20, 309
Reminder Light and
................................
Beeper . 18, 59
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
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Seats, Adjusting the . 93
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Security System . 208
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Serial Number . 352
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Service Intervals . 281
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Service Manual . 373
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Service Station Procedures . 239
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Setting the Clock . 207
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 260
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Shif t Lock Release . 263
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Side Airbags . 9, 27
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Of f Indicator . 30, 60
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Side Curtain Airbags . 9, 29
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
.......................
Replacement . 304-305
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Signaling Turns . 73 .....................................
Snow Tires . 321
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Sound System . 114
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 328
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Specif ications . 356
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Specif ications Charts . 354
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Speed Control . 209
Speed-sensitive Volume
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Compensation (SVC) . 119, 160
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Spotlights . 106
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
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Additional Safety Precautions . 32
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
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Airbag Service . 31
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 30
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 30
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work . 24
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work . 29
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SRS Components . 21 .............................
SRS Indicator . 29, 60
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 80
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Starting the Engine . 256
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 256
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With a Dead Battery . 336
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 338
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 77
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 80
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Stereo Sound System . 114
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Storing Your Vehicle . 324
Supplemental Restraint
..................................
System .9,21
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Servicing . 31
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SRS Indicator . 29, 60
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System Components . 21
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SVC . 119, 160
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Synthetic Oil . 291
Taillights, Changing
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Bulbs . 305-306
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Vanity Mirror . 107
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 250
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Vehicle Dimensions . 354
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 352
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Vehicle Storage . 324
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VIN . 352
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Viscosity, Oil . 291
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 327
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 357
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Emissions Control Systems . 363
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Emissions Testing . 366
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Oxygenated Fuels . 238
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 364
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Tire Labeling . 359
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Temperature Gauge . 70
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
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Thef t Protection . 208
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 365
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Time, Setting the . 207
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Tire Chains . 321
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 329
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Tire Inf ormation . 357
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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(TPMS) . 270
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Indicator . 63, 271
Required Federal
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Explanation . 361
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Tires . 314
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Air Pressure . 315
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Checking Wear . 316
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Compact Spare . 328 ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 357
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High Speed Driving . 316
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Inf lation . 314
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Inspection . 316
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Maintenance . 318
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Replacing . 319
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Rotating . 318
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Service Lif e . 317
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Snow . 321
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Specif ications . 320, 356
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Tire Chains . 321
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Tools, Tire Changing . 329
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 273
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Emergency Towing . 349
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Traction Devices . 321
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 298
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 299
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Fluid Selection . 298, 299
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Identif ication Number . 352
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Shif ting the Automatic . 260
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Shif ting the Manual . 257
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Treadwear . 357 .......................................
Trip Meter . 68
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Trunk . 88
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Opening . 88
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Open Monitor Light . 61
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Turn Signals . 73
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 327
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 357
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Unleaded Gasoline . 238
USB Adapter
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Cable . 135, 144, 186, 194
.
USB Flash Memory Device . 141, 191
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 294
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XMRadio . 120, 153
Vehicle Stability Assist
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(VSA
) System . 268
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Activation Indicator . 62, 268
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Of f Switch . 269
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System Indicator . 62, 268
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 52
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Warranty Coverages . 371
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 297
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Indicator . 64
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Operation . 72
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Wheel . 313
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Adjusting the Steering . 77
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Alignment and Balance . 318
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Compact Spare . 328
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Nut Wrench . 330
Windows ................
Operating the Power . 101
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Rear, Def ogger . 76
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 72
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Def roster . 113 .......................................
Washers . 72
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 311
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Operation . 72
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Worn Tires . 316, 317
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 349
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Brake Fluid:
Gasoline:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Recommended Engine Oil:
Fuel Tank Capacity: Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Except Si Si
Except Si Si
Except Si Si
All models except Si and
Canadian DX-G (M/T) DX, Canadian DX-G Si
EX-L,U.S.LX,LX-S,EX,
Canadian SE
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
4.6 US qt (4.4
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
API Premium grade 5W-30
detergent oil (see page ). 3.9 US qt (3.7
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Spare Tire: 33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher recommended (see ‘‘Fuel
Recommendations’’ on page ).
13.2 US gal (50
) Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ).
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity (including differential): 1.5 US qt (1.4
)
1.6 US qt (1.5
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
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