headlight bulb HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2011 8.G Owners Manual

Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.Open the hood.
To change a bulb on the driver’s
side, remove the coolant tube f rom
the two clips, then remove the
reserve tank f rom its holder by
pulling it straight up.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or another qualif ied
technician.
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Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight BulbHigh Beam Headlight
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CLIP COOLANT TUBE
Halogen headlight 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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Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb.
(Driver’s side)
Put the tube back in the clips and
install the reserve tank back in
place, making sure its bottom tab
is in the holder.
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TAB
BULB
CONNECTOR
HOLDER
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To change the driver’s side bulb,
start the engine, turn the steering
wheel all the way to the right, and
turn of f the engine. To change the
passenger’s side bulb, turn the
steering wheel to the lef t. Remove the electrical connectorf rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb.Remove the bulb f rom the
headlight 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 headlights to test the
new bulb.
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the screw from the inner
f ender, and pull the inner f ender
cover back. Reinstall the inner f ender cover.
Then reinstall the screw and
tighten it securely.
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3.4. 5.6.7. 8.
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L ow Beam Headlight
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SCREW
BULB
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
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Remove the bulb f rom the socket
by pushing the bulb in and turning
it counterclockwise until it unlocks.
Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
To change the driver’s side bulb,
start the engine, turn the steering
wheel all the way to the right, and
turn of f the engine. To change the
passenger’s side bulb, turn the
steering wheel to the lef t.
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the screw from the inner
f ender, and pull the inner f ender
cover back.
Reinstall the inner f ender cover.
Then reinstall the screw and
tighten it securely.
4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
3.
2.
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Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Parking/Turn Signal Light Bulb
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Capacities Chart . 365
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AAC . 152, 205
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Accessories and Modif ications . 261
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 81
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Accessory Power Sockets . 112
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Active Head Restraints . 100
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Adding Engine Coolant . 304
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Additives, Engine Oil . 301
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
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Airbag System Components . 21
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Air Conditioning System . 118
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Usage . 121
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Air Pressure, Tires . 323, 325, 366
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Antif reeze . 304
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 61, 280
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Operation . 280
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 221
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock . 81
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Audio System . 123
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 84
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 224 ..............
Automatic Transmission . 274
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Capacity, Fluid . 365
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Checking Fluid Level . 308
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Shif ting . 274
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators . 274
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Shif t Lever Positions . 275
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Shif t Lock Release . 277
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 59, 349
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Jump Starting . 345
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Maintenance . 333
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Specif ications . 366
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Bef ore Driving . 251
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders . 111
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HandsFreeLink
. 227
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Booster Seats . 49
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 280
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Break-in, New Linings . 252
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Bulb Replacement . 316 ...........................................
Fluid . 310
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Parking . 109
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System Design . 279
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System Indicator . 60, 351
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Wear Indicators . 279
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Braking System . 279
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 252
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 76
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 316
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Brake Lights . 316
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Fog Lights . 317
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Front Parking Lights . 315
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Front Side Marker Lights . 315
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Headlights . 312
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High-mount Brake Light . 319
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Rear Lights . 316
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Specif ications . 365
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Turn Signal Lights . 315
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Bulbs, Halogen . 312, 317Bluetooth
Index
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B
C
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Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission . 308
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Brake . 310
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Clutch . 311
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Manual Transmission . 309
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Power Steering . 311
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Windshield Washer . 307
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Fog Lights . 75
FM Stereo Radio
...................................
Reception . 214
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Folding Rear Seat . 101
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Four-way Flashers . 77
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Front Airbags . 9, 23
Front Seat
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Adjusting . 95
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Airbags . 9, 23
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Fuel . 252
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 70
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Economy . 258
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Fill Door and Cap . 253
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Gauge . 70
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Low Fuel Indicator . 66
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Octane Requirement . 252
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Oxygenated . 253
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Tank, Ref ueling . 253
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Fuel Economy . 258 ..............................
Fuse Locations . 356
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Fuses, Checking the . 352
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 258
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Gasoline . 252
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Gauge . 70
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Low Fuel Indicator . 66
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Octane Requirement . 252
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Tank, Ref ueling . 253
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Gas Station Procedures . 253
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 70
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Fuel . 70
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 274
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Manual Transmission . 272
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Glove Box . 111
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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(GAWR) . 265
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) . 265 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 312
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HandsFreeLink
. 227
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 77
Headlights
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Aiming . 312
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Daytime Running Lights . 75
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High Beam Indicator . 65
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Lights On Indicator . 65
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Reminder Chime . 74
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 312
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Turning on . 74
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Head Restraints . 98
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Heated Mirrors . 109
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Heaters, Seat . 103
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Heating and Cooling . 118
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High Altitude, Starting at . 270
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High Beam . 74
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High-mount Brake Light . 319
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 254
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Horn .4,72
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Hydraulic Clutch . 311
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