HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2011 8.G Owners Manual

If equipped
Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Thefoglightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustment should be done by your
dealer or another qualif ied
technician.Remove the mounting bolts with a
wrench.
Pull the f og light assembly f rom
the bumper while taking out the
tabs from the bracket.
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ReplacingaFogLightBulb
Lights
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MOUNTING BOLTSHalogen light bulbs get very hot when
lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on
the glass can cause the bulb to overheat
and shatter.
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Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb f rom the f og
light assembly by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the f og lights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the f og light assembly
into the bumper while setting the
tabs in the bracket. Tighten the
mounting bolts securely.
The license plate has two lights
above it. You can access either of
them from the back of the trunk lid.
If your vehicle has a trunk lining,
these bulbs should be replaced by
your dealer.
6. 7. 8.
4. 5.
3.
Lights
Rear License Plate Light Bulbs
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TAB
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If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air-dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.
Remove the socket f rom the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
Open the trunk, then remove the
holding clips f rom the cover, and
remove the cover. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket. Turn it
clockwise until it locks. Make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the cover, and tighten its
holding clips securely.
The high-mount brake light should
be replaced by your dealer.
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OnEX,EX-L,andSimodels
On DX, DX-G, LX, and SE models
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb Cleaning the Seat Belts
Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts
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SOCKET LOOP
BULB
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If equipped
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.If you remove a f loor mat, make sure
tore-anchoritwhenyouputitback
in your vehicle.
If you use a non-Honda f loor mat,
make sure it f its properly and that it
canbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mat.
The driver’s and right rear
passenger’s f loor mats that came
with your vehicle hook over the f loor
mat anchors. This keeps the f loor
mats f rom sliding f orward and
possibly interf ering with the pedals
(driver’s floor mat) or with the seat
weight sensors (right rear f loor mat).
Floor Mats
Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats
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Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
the heating and cooling system
becomeslessthanusual.
To replace a wiper blade:
Raise each wiper arm of f the
windshield, lif ting the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side.
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On models with A/C
Wiper Blades
Dust and Pollen Filter
Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades
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Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.
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Slidethebladeoutof theholder.
Pull up the cover release tab on
the end of the blade assembly,
then remove the cover.
Disconnect the blade assembly
fromthewiperarmbypushingin
the release button. Then slide the
blade assembly out of the wiper
arm.
2.
3.4.
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BLADE
HOLDER
RELEASE BUTTON COVER
RELEASE TAB
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Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.
Align the slots in the new blade
with the retaining edges on the
holder, then slide the blade onto
the holder. Keep about 1 inch of
the holder extended f rom the
blade assembly so you can
reinstall the cover.
Reinstall the cover onto the blade
assembly.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield, the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side.
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Inf lation Guidelines
Tires
Wiper Blades, Tires
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Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
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If you check air pressures when the
tires are hot (driven f or several
miles/kilometers), you will see
readings 4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3
to 0.4 kgf/cm ) higher than the cold
readings. This is normal. Do not let
air out to match the recommended
cold air pressure. The tire will be
underinf lated.
Youshouldgetyourowntire
pressure gauge and use it whenever
you check your tire pressures. This
will make it easier f or you to tell if a
pressure loss is due to a tire problem
and not due to a variation between
gauges.
While tubeless tires have some
ability to self -seal if they are
punctured, you should look closely
for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure.
Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure in each tire at least once a
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf /cm ) per
month. Remember to check the
sparetireatthesametime.
Check the air pressures when the
tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked f or at least 3
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
km). Add or release air, if needed, to
match the recommended cold tire
pressuresonthispage.
We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
Even though your vehicle is
equipped with TPMS, we
recommend that you visually check
your tires every day.
The tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) warns you when a tire
pressure is low. See page f or
more inf ormation.
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U.S. models
Tires
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The following charts show the
recommended cold tire pressures f or
most normal driving conditions.We strongly recommend that you do
not drive faster than the posted
speed limits and conditions allow. If
you ever drive in a sanctioned
competitive event at sustained high
speeds (over 118 mph or 190 km/h),
be sure to adjust the cold tire
pressuresasshownbelow.If youdo
not, excessive heat can build up and
cause sudden tire f ailure.
For additional inf ormation about
your tires, see page .
For convenience, the recommended
tire sizes and cold tire pressures are
on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Thecompactsparetirepressureis:
Front/Rear:
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Tire Size
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure
Front/Rear
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure Front/Rear
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure Front/Rear
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure Front/Rear Cold Tire Pressure
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Si
DX and Canadian DX-G with automatic
transmission
Canadian DX-G with manual transmission Optional Summer T ire f or U.S. Si
LX, SE, EX, EX-L
Si model only
Si model only
Tires
Recommended T ire Pressures High Speed Driving
T ire Size·Cold T ire Pressure f or High
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215/45ZR17 91W
P195/65R15 89H
P195/65R15 89S
P205/55R16 89H P215/45R17 87V
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa ,
2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
) 32 psi (220 kPa ,
2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm)
P215/45R17 87V
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
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A tire this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should
replace the tire if you can see three
or more tread wear indicators.
Your tires have wear indicators
molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down, you will see a 1/2
inch (12.7 mm) wide band across the
tread. This shows there is less than
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread lef t on
the tire.
Every time you check inf lation, you
should also examine the tires f or
damage, f oreign objects, and wear.
Youshouldlookfor:
Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire if
youfindeitherof theseconditions.
Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see f abric or cord.
Excessive tread wear.
When you return to normal speed
driving, be sure to readjust the tire
pressure f or normal driving. You
should wait until the tires are cold
bef ore adjusting the tire pressure.
Tire pressure f or high speed driving
is the same as f or normal driving.
Except Si model
Tires
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INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR
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