octane HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2006 8.G Owners Manual

Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km). Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time. We recommend using quality
gasolines containing detergent
additives that help prevent fuel
system and engine deposits.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your authorized dealer f or service.
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane of 91 or higher. Use of
a lower octane gasoline can cause
occasional metallic knocking noises
in the engine and will result in
decreased engine perf ormance. Use
of a gasoline with a pump octane less
than 87 can lead to engine damage.
Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
A ll models except Si
Si model only
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Gas Mileage, Improving .185
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Gasohol .180
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Gasoline .180
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Gauge .66
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
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Octane Requirement .180
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Tank, Ref ueling .181
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Gas Station Procedures .181 Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .66
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Fuel .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .198
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Manual Transmission .196
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Glove Box .103
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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(GAWR) .189
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) .189
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 232
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 72
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .232
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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High Beam Indicator . 61
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Reminder Beeper .70
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 232
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Turning on .70
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Head Restraints .93
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Heated Mirrors .101
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Heating and Cooling .110 .............
High Altitude, Starting at . 194
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High Beam Lever .70
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High-mount Brake Light . 237
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 182
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Horn .68
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Hydraulic Clutch .231
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 276
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If the Engine Overheats . 261
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If the Engine Wont Start . 257
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .74
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Switch .76
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Timing Control System . 284
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Immobilizer System .75
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 59
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .58
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Charging System . 57,263
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Cruise Control .61
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .61
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Front Airbags .9 ,23
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .90
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Airbags .9, 23
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Fuel .180
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 66
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Economy .185
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Fill Door and Cap .181
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Gauge .66
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
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Octane Requirement . 180
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Oxygenated .180
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Tank, Ref ueling .181
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Fuse Locations .270
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Fuses, Checking the .266
Index
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Maintenance .207
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Items .212,215
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Minder .209
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Minder Indicator .60,209
Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks .214
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Record .216-217
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Saf ety .208
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .57,264
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Manual Transmission .195
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Checking Fluid Level .229
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Shif ting .195
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Manual Transmission Fluid .229
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Mats, Floor .238
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Meters, Gauges .63
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Methanol in Gasoline .180
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Mirrors, Adjusting .100
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .187
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Moonroof .98
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MP3.127,147,156
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Neutral Gear Position .199 ..................
New Vehicle Break-in .180
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Normal Shif t Speeds .196
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .276 ..............
Panel Brightness Control .71
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Park Gear Position .199
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Parking .202
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Parking Brake .101
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator .58,265
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Parking Lights .70,235
Parking Over Things that
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Burn .202,285
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PC Card .147
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PGM-FI System .284
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Playing a Disc .126,146
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Playing a PC Card .146
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Pollen Filter .239
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Power Door Locks .78
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Power Socket Locations .102,104
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Power Steering Fluid .231
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Power Windows .96
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
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Preparing to Drive .193
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .180
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Odometer .64
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Odometer, Trip .64
Oil
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Change, How to .222
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Change, When to .209
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Checking Engine .183
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Pressure Indicator .57,263
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart .221
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .76
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .283
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Outside Mirrors .100
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Overheating, Engine .261
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .214
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Oxygenated Fuels .180
Index
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil: Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX:
Si:
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX:
Si:
All models except Si:DX, Canadian DX-G
LX, EX
Si (with standard tires)
Si (with optional tires)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
13.2 US gal (50
)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 3.9 US qt (3.7
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): API Premium grade 5W-30
detergent oil (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
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Spare Tire: Front/Rear:
Rear: Front: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
4.6 US qt (4.4
) 1.6 US qt (1.5
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
221
221 228
229 Si: 230
231
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX:
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