stop start HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2005 7.G Owners Manual

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 also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will then 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 ).
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Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
Move the steering wheel up or
down to the desired position.
Make sure you can see the
instrument panel gauges and the
indicators.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
To adjust the steering wheel upward
or downward:
Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
1.
4.
3.
2.
Rear Window Def ogger, Steering Wheel A djustment
Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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µ If the driver’s
window senses any obstacle while it
is closing automatically, it will
reverse direction and then stop. To
close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
driver’s window f use is removed, the
AUTO f unction will be disabled. The
power window system needs to be
reset af ter reconnecting the battery
or installing the f use.
Start the engine. Push down and
hold the driver’s window switch
until the window is f ully open. If the power windows do not operate
properly af ter resetting, have your
vehicle checked by your dealer.
To open or close the
driver’s window, push or pull the
window switch firmly down or up to
the second detent, and release it.
The window will automatically go up
or down all the way. To stop the
window, pull or push on the window
switch brief ly.
If the MAIN switch is OFF, the
passenger window cannot be raised
or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch
off whenyouhavechildreninthe
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the window
unintentionally.
Pull and hold the driver’s window
switch to close the window
completely, then hold the switch
f or a second or two more.
1. 2.
Power Windows
AUTO REVERSE
AUTO
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
bef ore checking the radiator.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum heat. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
8. 9.
10. 11.
7.
186Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
176 Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page). If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running,
the battery is not being charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing
or stays on, the oil pressure has
dropped very low. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action. 1. 2. 3. 4.113
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186
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owingCharging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
177
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights . 149
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Stop Light . 149
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Front Parking Lights . 148
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Front Side Marker Lights . 147
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Headlights . 145
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High-mount Brake Light . 150
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License Plate Lights . 152
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Side Marker Lights . 147
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Side Turn Signal Lights . 151
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Specif ications . 193
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Turn Signal Lights . 146
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Bulbs, Halogen . 145
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Cables, Jump Starting With . 173
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Capacities Chart . 192
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 47
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Cargo Area Cover . 75
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Cargo Area Light . 81
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Cargo, . 117
Cassette Player
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Care . 102
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Operation . 101
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii ....................................
Ceiling Light . 81
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CD Care . 97
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CD Changer . 96
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CD Changer Error Message . 99
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CD Player Error Message . 98
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CD Player . 96
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Certif ication Label . 190
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Chains, tires . 161
Change Oil
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How to . 139
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When to . 133
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Changing a Flat Tire . 167
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Charging System Indicator . 52, 177
Checking
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Battery Condition . 162
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Brake Fluid . 144
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Clutch Fluid . 144
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Engine Coolant . 114
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Engine Oil . 113
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Fuses . 181
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Transmission Fluid . 143
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 122
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Child Saf ety . 29
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Booster Seats . 44
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Child Seats . 36
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Child Seats, Installing . 37 .....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 31
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Inf ants . 34
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Large Children . 43
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LATCH . 38
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Risks with Airbags . 30
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Small Children . 35
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Tethers . 39
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 30
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Clock . 104
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Clock, Setting the . 104
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Clutch Fluid . 144
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CO in the Exhaust . 196
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 123
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Compact Spare . 166
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Console Compartment . 83
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Controls, Instruments and . 49
Coolant
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Adding . 141
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Checking . 114
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Proper Solution . 141
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Temperature Gauge . 57
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 196
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Cruise Control . 105
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Cruise Control Indicator . 54, 105
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Cup Holders . 83
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Index
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