gas mileage HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2004 7.G Owners Manual

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Avoid exceeding your vehicle’s
load limit. This puts excess stress
on the engine, brakes, and many
other vehicle parts. The load limit
is shown on the tire inf ormation
label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Operate your vehicle on
reasonable roads within the legal
speed limit.
Drive your vehicle regularly over a
distance of several miles
(kilometers).
Always use unleaded gasoline with
theproperoctanerating(seepage
). Service your vehicle according to the
time and mileage periods on one of
the Maintenance Schedules on the
f ollowing pages.
Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions if you drive your vehicle
MAINLY under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions.
Driving in extremely hot [over
90°F (32°C)] conditions.
Used primarily as a delivery
vehicle or taxi that is driven
mostly in stop-and-go traf f ic and/
or parked with the engine idling.
Driving less than 5 miles (8 km)
per trip or, in f reezing
temperatures, driving less than 10
miles (16 km) per trip. Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-
iced roads.
Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions. Driving with a roof rack, or driving
in mountainous conditions.
The maintenance schedule assumes
you will use your vehicle as normal
transportation for passengers and
their possessions. You should also
f ollow these recommendations:
NOTE: If you only
drive under ‘‘severe’’ conditions, you
should f ollow the Normal Conditions
Maintenance Schedule.
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CONT INUED
Maintenance Schedule
Maint enance
Which Schedule to Follow
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Your new Honda is covered by these
warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof the
vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom a Honda dealer.
provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Please ref er to the 2004 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2004 Honda Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your Honda’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty inf or-
mation is in a separate booklet.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s emis-
sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
inf ormation. Honda Accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty manual f or
details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship.
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant yOriginal Equipment Bat t ery L imit edWarranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Replacement Muf f ler L if et imeLimited Warranty
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect s Warrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 119
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Gasohol . 114
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Gasoline . 114
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 58
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Gauge . 60
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Octane Requirement . 114
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Tank, Filling the . 115
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Gas Station Procedures . 115
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 61
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Fuel . 60
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 130
5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 129
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Glove Box . 87
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 164
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 67
Headlights
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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High Beam Indicator . 58 ........................
Reminder Beeper . 65
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 164
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Turning on . 65
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Head Restraints . 78
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Heating and Cooling . 90
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High Altitude, Starting at . 127
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High-Low Beam Switch . 65
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High-mount Brake Light . 168
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Hood, Opening the . 116
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Horn . 63
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Hydraulic Clutch . 163
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 206
Ignition
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Keys . 69
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Switch . 71
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Timing Control System . 213
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 57
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) . 57
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Charging System . 56
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Cruise Control . 58 DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) . 57
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High Beam . 58
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 70
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Low Fuel . 58
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Low Oil Pressure . 56
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Side Airbag Of f . 56
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SRS . 56
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning . 58
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Washer Level . 58
Indicators, Instrument .............................................
Panel . 53
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Inf ant Restraint . 34
Inf ant Seats
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Lower Anchors . 37
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 172
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High Speed Driving . 173
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Normal Driving . 172
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Inside Mirror . 83
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Inspection, Tire . 174
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Instrument Panel . 2, 53
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 66
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Interior Lights . 85
Index
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