HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2004 7.G Workshop Manual

The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.
The seat belt system includes an
indicator on the instrument panel
and a beeper to remind you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
If you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II) bef ore f astening your belt, the
beeper sounds and the indicator
f lashes. If you do not f asten your
seat belt bef ore the beeper stops, the
indicator stops f lashing but remainson.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals.If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For more inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags or automatic seat
belt tensioners. On models equipped
with side airbags, this indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags or passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system.
For complete inf ormation, see page
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If equipped
Inst rument s and Cont rolsSeat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure
IndicatorSupplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Side Airbag Of f Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not f ully released can
damage the brakes and tires.
If it remains lit af ter you have f ully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For complete inf ormation,
see page .See page .
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicator does not
blink or blinks rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. See page
f or inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
This indicator has two f unctions:
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning button, both turn signal
indicators blink. All turn signals on
the outside of the vehicle should
flash.
This indicator comes on if the hatch
is not closed tightly.On Canadian model, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
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Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Hatch-open Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but not
anti-lock. For complete inf ormation,
see page .
This indicator is located in the f uel
gauge. If the indicator glows, it
means you should ref uel soon. This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
Thiscomesonwhenyousetthe
cruise control. See page f or
inf ormation on operating the cruise
control.
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Low Fuel Indicator Washer Level Indicator
Cruise Control IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition to ON (II)
and goes off after the engine starts.
If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem in the Electric
Power Steering system. If this
happens, stop the vehicle in a saf e
place and turn of f the engine. Reset
the system by restarting the engine.
The indicator will not turn of f
immediately. If it does not go of f
after driving a short distance, or
comes back on again while driving,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be turned of f ,
making the vehicle harder to steer.
If the power steering system
overheats while driving, the assisting
power is reduced and steering may
f eel slightly harder.This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will go of f if you
have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
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Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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Your dealer will reset this indicator
af ter completing the scheduled
maintenance. If this maintenance is
done by someone other than your
Honda dealer, reset the indicator as
f ollows.
If you exceed 10,000 miles (16,000
km) without having the scheduled
maintenance perf ormed, this
indicator will remain on as a constant
reminder.
This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Ref er to the Maintenance Schedules
f or Normal and Severe Driving
Conditions on pages and .
For the f irst 8,000 miles (12,800 km)
af ter the Maintenance Required
Indicator is reset, it will come on f or
two seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II).
Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km)
and 10,000 miles (16,000 km), it will
light f or two seconds when you f irst
turn the ignition switch to ON (II),
andthenflashfortenseconds. Turn of f the engine.
Press and hold the Select/Reset
button the instrument panel, then
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Hold the button until the indicator
resets (approximately ten
seconds).
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Inst rument s and Cont rols Maintenance Required
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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The odometer and the trip meters
use the same display. Switch these
displays by pressing the Select/
Reset knob.
The trip meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it.There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two dif f erent distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the Select/Reset
button until the number resets to‘‘0.0’’.
This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
of f the ignition.
The odometer shows the total dis-
tance your vehicle has been driven.
It measures miles in U.S. model and
kilometers in Canadian model.
It is illegal under U.S. f ederal law and
Canadian provincial regulations to
disconnect, reset, or alter the
odometer with the intent to change
the number of miles or kilometers
indicated.
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Odometer/T rip Meter
Fuel Gauge
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TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
U.S. model shown SPEEDOMETER
SELECT/RESET BUTTON FUEL GAUGE
ODOMETER/
TRIP METER
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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This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In
severe driving conditions, the pointer
may rise to the upper zone. If it
reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull
safely to the side of the road. Turn to
page f or instructions and
precautions on checking the engine’s
cooling system.174
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Temperature Gauge 58
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Î To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
MIRROR CONTROLS TILT ADJUSTMENTHORN
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 61) (P. 60)
(P. 62)
CRUISE CONTROL
SWITCHES
(P. 105)
(P. 79) (P. 63)
(P. 62)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 105)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
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INT Intermittent
LO Low
HI High
Windshield Washers Push the right lever up or down to
select a position.
The wipers are not activated.The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
The wipers run at low speed.The wipers operate every
f ew seconds. In low speed and
high speed, the wipers run
continuously.
The wipers run at high speed. Pull the
wiper control lever toward you and
hold it. The washers spray until
you release the lever. The wipers
run at low speed, then complete
one more sweep af ter you release
the lever. Rotate clockwise to turn the rear
window wiper ON.
Hold past ON to turn the window
wiper on and the window washer
to spray.
OFF
Rotate counterclockwise to turn
the window wiper on and the
window washer to spray.
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1. 2. 3. 4.
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Inst rument s and Cont rolsOFF
MIST LO
INT HI
Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper and Washer
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Turn Signal
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Parking and interior lights
Headlight on
High beams
Flashhighbeams Rotating switch
on the lef t lever controls to the
‘‘ ’’ position turns on the parking
lights, taillights, instrument panel
lights, side-marker lights, and rear
license plate lights. Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the headlights. If you leave the
lights on with the key removed f rom
the ignition switch, you will hear a
reminder tone when you open the
driver’s door. To turn on, push
the f orward until you hear a click.
The blue high beam indicator will
light (see page ). Pull it back to
return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beams will stay on as long as you
hold the lever back.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
of f , even if you set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn the switch
to the ‘‘ ’’ position.
Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever and
hold it. The lever will return to the
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
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Turn Signal and Headlights
Headlights OnDaytime Running L ights
High Beams
Turn Signal
Turn Signal and Headlights
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