fuel HONDA CIVIC 2011 8.G Owners Manual

(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
(heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise contr ol)
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation)
(minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
Contents
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Index .I
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Instruments and Controls .55
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Features .109
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Bef ore Driving .237
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Driving .253
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Maintenance .279
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T echnical Inf ormation .351
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 369
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .373
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .327INDEX
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CONT INUED: If equipped
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
AUDIO SYSTEM
MOONROOF SWITCH
DOOR LOCK TAB
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.102)
(P.100)
(P.9, 24)
(P.205) PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.114)
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
(P.57)
GAUGES
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.104)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.101)
(P.66)
(P.82)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
(P.239)
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.88) (P.9, 30)
(P.110)
(P.81)
(P.108)
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.260)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(P.257)
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 56
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 59
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Gauges . 66
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Display Change Button . 66
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Inf ormation Display . 67
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Fuel Gauge . 70
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Temperature Gauge . 70
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel . 71
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 72
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 73
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
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Fog Lights . 74
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
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Hazard Warning Button . 76
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Rear Window Def ogger . 76
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 77
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Keys and Locks . 78
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Immobilizer System . 79
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Ignition Switch . 80
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Door Locks . 81
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Power Door Locks . 82
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Childproof Door Locks . 82
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 83
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Auto Door Locking . 83 .................
Auto Door Unlocking . 85
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Trunk . 88
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
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Remote Transmitter . 90
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Seats . 93
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Seat Heaters . 100
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Power Windows . 101
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Moonroof . 102
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Mirrors . 103
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Parking Brake . 105
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Interior Lights . 105
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Interior Convenience Items . 107
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Beverage Holders . 108
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Accessory Power Socket . 108
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Glove Box . 108
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Console Compartment . 108
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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(P.102)
MOONROOF SWITCH
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(P.260)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE(P.101)
(P.88) (P.114)
(P.239)
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
(P.57)
GAUGES
(P.66)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.104)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
DOOR LOCK TAB
(P.81)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.110)
(P.108)
(P.257)
(P.205)
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.100)
(P.82)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted inthe text.
Canadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page 62) next to the immobilizer system indicator.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
DX, DX-G (Canada), L X (U.S.), L X-S (U.S.), SE (Canada), EX (U.S.), EX-L
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PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
(P. 60) TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P.64)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.65, 340)
(P.65, 341)
(P.65, 340) (P.60)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.64)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P.62)
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.59)
(P.64)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P.63)
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P.63)
(P.59) (P.60)
(P.61)
(P.61)
(P.65)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR (P.61)
(P.61)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.65, 281)(P.60)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted inthe text.
Instrument Panel
Si
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.63)
(P.61)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.65, 341) (P.65)
(P.64)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATORTRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P.60)
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.65, 340)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P.61)
(P.62) (P.61)
(P.61) (P.62)
(P.65, 340) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR (P.65, 281) (P.64)
(P.64) LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR
REV LIMIT INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR (P.59)
(P.61)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.64)
(P.60)
(P.63)
(P.60) (P.62) (P.59)
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If equippedIf equippedCanadian models only
Si model only
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f 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 ).
To protect the engine f rom damage,
never drive with the tachometer in
its red zone.
This indicator shows you when the
engine speed is near the tachometer’s
red zone. When the engine speed
gets to near the red zone, the
indicator blinks. If you exceed the
maximum speed f or the gear you are
in, the indicator stays on, and you
may f eel the engine cut in and out
due to the engine speed limiter (see
page ).
This indicator is in the f uel gauge. It
comes on as a reminder that you
must ref uel soon.
When the needle reaches E, there is
a very small amount of f uel in the
tank.
When the indicator comes on, there
are about 1.9 US gal (7.5
)of fuel
remaining in the tank.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Low Fuel Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Rev L imit Indicator
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
REV LIMIT INDICATOR
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Press and hold until the speedometer,
trip meter, and odometer readings
switch between miles per hour and
kilometers per hour. A beeper willsound.
Gauges
Display Change Button
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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
U.S. model with A/T is shown.
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Your vehicle’s onboard diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The f irst time a leak is detected
a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the information display.
Turn the engine of f , and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. The message should go
off after several days of normal
driving once you tighten or replace
the f uel f ill cap. To scroll to another
display, press the SEL/RESET
button. The ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’
message will appear each time you
restart the engine until the system
turns the message of f .If the system still detects a leak in
your vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malf unction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the f uel f ill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine of f , and check or
retighten the f uel f ill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go of f ,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page .
The inf ormation display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil lif e and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
inf ormation helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs f or continued trouble-
f ree driving. Ref er to page f or
more inf ormation.
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Gauges
Check Fuel Cap Message Maint enance Minder
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount.This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In
severe driving conditions, such as
very hot weather or a long period of
uphill driving, the reading may rise
intotheupperhalfofthegauge.Ifit
reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull
safely to the side of the road. See
page f or instructions and
precautions on checking the engine
cooling system.338
Gauges
Fuel Gauge T emperature 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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