HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2005 7.G Owners Manual

Open the hatch.Put your fingers between the
interior trim and the hatch glass
on either side of the high-mount
brake light. Caref ully pull down on
the trim to unsnap the clips f rom
the hatch. Work your way toward
each end of the trim. Remove the
trim.Remove the bulb holder f rom the
light assembly by pushing the tabs
on both sides and pulling the bulb
holder down.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
holder. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in its holder.
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Lights
Replacing the High-mount Brake
Light Bulb 150 BULB HOLDER
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Push the bulb holder into the light
assembly until it locks in place.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Line up the clips on the interior
trim with the corresponding holes
in the hatch.Push on the trim to
snap it back in place.Pushthefrontof thesideturn
signal assembly toward the rear of
the vehicle until it pops out of the
body.
Turn the socket one-quarter turn
counterclockwise to remove it
from the lens.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Put the socket back into its hole in
the lens and turn it clockwise until
it locks.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Put the side turn signal assembly
back into the body, rear first. Push
on the f ront edge until it snaps into
place.
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5.
Lights
Replacing a Side T urn Signal Bulb
Maint enance
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BULB
SOCKET
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Slide the lens to the right until the
lef t side of the lens pops out of the
body. Pull out the light assembly.Remove the lens f rom the socket
by pulling the lens while squeezing
the tabs on both sides of the
socket.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in the socket.Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is
working.
Put the lens back on the bulb
holder and push it until it latches.
Slide the right side of the light
assembly into the hole. Push on
theleftsidetolatchtheassembly
into place.
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4. 5.
Lights
Replacing a Rear License Plate Bulb 152 BULB
SOCKET
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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 use an aftermarket floor mat,
make sure it f its properly and that it
canbeusedwiththefloormat
anchor. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mat.
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. The driver’s f loor mat that came
with your vehicle hooks over the
f loor mat anchor. This keeps the
f loor mat f rom sliding f orward and
possibly interf ering with the pedals.
If you remove the driver’s f loor mat,
make sure to re-anchor it when you
putitbackinyourvehicle.This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system.
Have your dealer replace this filter
every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
under normal conditions. 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 becomes less than
usual.
Floor Mats
Cleaning the Seat Belts
Dust and Pollen Filter
Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter
Maint enance
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LOOP
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To replace a f ront wiper blade:Raise the wiper arm of f the
windshield. Raise the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side. Disconnect the blade assembly
fromthewiperarmbypushingin
the lock tab. Hold the lock tab in
while you push the blade assembly
toward the base of the arm.
Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every 6 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.
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Wiper Blades
154 WIPER ARMS
LOCK TAB
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Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grasping the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield. Lower the
passenger’s side f irst, then the
driver’s side.
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CONT INUED
Wiper Blades
Maint enance
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BLADE
BLADE
REINFORCEMENT
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To replace a rear wiper blade:Pull one end of the blade out f rom
the holder.
Slide the blade out of the holder. Insert both ends of the blade into
the holder. Make sure they are
secure.
Lower the wiper arm.
Raise the wiper arm of f the rear
window. Examine the new wiper blade. If it
has no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade and install them in the
slots along the edge of the new
blade.
Slide the new blade into the holder.
Make sure it is engaged in the slot
along its f ull length.
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Wiper Blades
156 BLADE
REINFORCEMENT
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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.
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.
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.
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 one to two 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
three hours, or driven less than 1
mile (1.6 km). Add or release air, if
needed, to match the recommended
cold tire pressures on page .
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Tires
Inf lation Guidelines
Tires
Maint enance
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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), 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.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.
The following chart shows the
recommended cold tire pressures f or
most normal and high-speed driving
conditions.
For convenience, the recommended
cold air pressures and tire sizes are
on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
For additional inf ormation about
your tires, see page .
Youshoulduseyourowntire
pressure gauge 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.
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Tire Size
Compact spare Cold Tire Pressure
for Normal Driving
Tires
Recommended T ire Pressures
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P205/55R16 89V 30 psi (210 kPa ,
2.1 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
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In addition to proper inf lation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you f ind a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
Have your dealer check the tires if
you f eel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed f rom the
wheel. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comf ort and tire lif e. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance.
Your tires have wear indicators
molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down, you will see a
band 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide 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.
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. T ire Maintenance
Tire Inspection
Tires
Maint enance
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INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only Honda wheel weights f or
balancing.
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