service interval HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2005 7.G Owners Manual

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Your authorized dealer knows your
vehicle best and can provide
competent, ef f icient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
skilled person to keep your
warranties in ef f ect. Keep all the
receipts as proof of completion, and
have the person who does the work
f ill out the Maintenance Record.
Check your warranty booklet f or
more inf ormation.
We recommend the use of Honda
parts and f luids whenever you have
maintenance done. U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed at the recommended time
or mileage period to ensure long-
term reliability.
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you f ill the f uel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, and license plate
lights monthly. See page . 113
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Maintenance Schedule
Servicing Your Vehicle Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.Owner’s Maintenance Checks
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You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given on the maintenance
schedule.
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability.Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. The oil
and f ilter collect contaminants that
can damage your engine if they are
not removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
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A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
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OIL DRAIN BOLT WASHER
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Rear View Mirror . 79
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Rear Window Def ogger . 62
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Rear Window Washer . 60
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Rear Window Wiper . 60
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 71
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Recommended Shif t Points . 125
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Reminder Lights . 51
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 153
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Engine Oil and Filter . 139
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Fuses . 181
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Light Bulbs . 145
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Schedule . 131
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Tires and Wheels . 160
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Wiper Blades . 154
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 22
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 204
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Reset (Select) Button . 57
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant . 114, 141
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Restraint, Child . 29
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Rotation, Tire . 160
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Running Lights, Daytime . 161 ................................
Saf ety Belts . 10, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 204
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Saf ety Features . 9
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Airbags . 11
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Door Locks . 12
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Head Restraints . 15
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Seat Belts . 10
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Seats and Seat-Backs . 12
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 48
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Saf ety Messages . ii
Seat Belts, Additional
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Inf ormation . 20
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 20
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Seat Belt Maintenance . 22
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Seat Belt System Components . 20
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Seat Belts . 10, 20
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Cleaning . 153
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Maintenance . 22
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Replacing Af ter a Crash . 22
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System Components . 20
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Tether Anchor Points . 42
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Seat, Folding Rear . 73
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15 ........................
Seats, Adjusting the . 71
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Selecting a Child Seat . 36
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Select/Reset Button . 57
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Serial Number . 190
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Service Intervals . 133-134
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Service Manual . 205
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Service Station Procedures . 111
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Setting the Clock . 104
Shif ting
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The Manual Transmission . 124
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Side Airbags . 26
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
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Replacement in . 147
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Signaling Turns . 61
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Snow Tires . 161
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Sound System . 90
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 166
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Specif ications . 193
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Specif ications Charts . 192
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Speedometer . 57
Index
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