catalytic converter HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2006 Owner's Manual (in English)

Each trip meter works independently,
so you can keep track of two
dif f erent distances.This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should be in
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, the reading may
reach near the red mark. If it
reaches the red mark, pull saf ely to
thesideof theroad.Turntopage
f or instructions and precautions
on checking the engine cooling
system.
There are two trip meters: TRIP A
and TRIP B. Switch between these
displays by pressing the SEL/
RESET button repeatedly. This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the SEL/RESET
button until the number resets to
‘‘0.0.’’ This meter shows the number of
miles or kilometers driven since you
last reset it. 226
Trip Meter Fuel Gauge Temperature Gauge
Gauges
66
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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Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly or
your vehicle may roll if it is on an
incline.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
bef ore you put the transmission in
Park. This keeps the vehicle f rom
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission.Make sure the moonroof (if
equipped) and the windows are
closed.
Lockthedoorswiththekeyorthe
remote transmitter. Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you. Turn of f the lights.
If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the front wheels away from the
curb. If you have a manual
transmission, put it in f irst gear.
If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb. If you have a manual
transmission, put it in reverse gear.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire. Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.
On U.S. LX and EX models
Parking T ips
Parking
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Never install a sunshade between the
upper and lower meters on the
instrument panel. If you do, you could
cause heat damage to the upper meter
on a very hot day.
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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle, and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers .240
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Specif ications .242
DOT Tire Quality Grading
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(U.S. Vehicles) .244
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Treadwear .244
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Traction .244
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Temperature .245
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Tire Labeling .246 .......................
Emissions Controls .247
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The Clean Air Act .247
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .247
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .247
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .247
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Exhaust Emissions Controls .248
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PGM-FI System .248
Ignition Timing Control
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System .248
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System .248
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .248
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Replacement Parts .248
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .249
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State Emissions Testing .250
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
239
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The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Honda replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
qualitypartsmayincreasethe
emissions f rom your vehicle.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual for more informa-
tion.
The exhaust emissions controls
include f our systems: PGM-FI,
ignition timing control, exhaust gas
recirculation, and three way catalytic
converter. These f our systems work
together to control the engine’s
combustion and minimize the
amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.
The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection. It has three
subsystems: air intake, engine
control, and f uel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM) in
automatic transmission vehicles or
the engine control module (ECM) in
manual transmission vehicles uses
various sensors to determine how
much air is going into the engine. It then controls how much f uel to inject
under all operating conditions.
This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
system takes some of the exhaust
gas and routes it back into the intake
manif old. Adding exhaust gas to the
air/f uel mixture reduces the amount
of NOx produced when the f uel is
burned.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
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Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement Parts
Emissions Cont rols
PGM-FI SystemIgnit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Exhaust Gas Recirculat ion (EGR)Syst em
Three Way Catalytic Converter
248
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The three way catalytic converter
contains precious metals that serve
as catalysts, promoting chemical
reactions to convert the exhaust
gasses without af f ecting the metals.
The catalytic converter is ref erred to
as a three-way catalyst, since it acts
on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement
unit must be an original Honda part
or its equivalent.
The three way catalytic converter
must operate at a high temperature
for the chemical reactions to take
place. It can set on f ire any
combustible materials that come
near it. Park your vehicle away from
high grass, dry leaves, or other
f lammables.A defective three way catalytic
converter contributes to air pollution,
and can impair your engine’s per-
f ormance. Follow these guidelines to
protect your vehicle’s three way
catalytic converter. Always use unleaded gasoline.
Even a small amount of leaded
gasoline can contaminate the
catalyst metals, making the three
way catalytic converter inef f ective.
Keep the engine tuned-up.
Have your vehicle diagnosed and
repaired if it is misf iring, back-
f iring, stalling, or otherwise not
running properly.
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Technical Inf ormation
249
THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER
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Vanity Mirror .99
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 158
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Vehicle Dimensions .242
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 240
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Vehicle Storage .216
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Ventilation .104
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VIN .240
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Viscosity, Oil .191
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
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Warranty Coverages .253
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 195
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Emissions Control Systems . 247
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Oxygenated Fuels .150
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State Emissions Testing . 250
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .249
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Tire Labeling .246
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Tether Anchor Points .47
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Thef t Protection .142
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 249
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Time, Setting the .119
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Tire Chains .214
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 219
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Tire Inf ormation .244
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Tires .209
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Air Pressure .210
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Checking Wear .211
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Compact Spare .218
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Inf lation .209
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Inspection .211
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Maintenance .211
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Replacing .212
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Rotating .212 ...........................................
Snow .213
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Specif ications .243
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Tire Chains .214
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Tools, Tire Changing . 219
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .173
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Emergency Towing . 237
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Traction Devices .214
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .196
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .197
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Fluid Selection . 196,197
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Identif ication Number . 241
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Shif ting the Automatic . 166
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Shif ting the Manual . 164
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Treadwear .244
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Trip Meter .66
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Trunk .84
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Opening .84
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Open Monitor Light . 62
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Turn Signals .71 Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .217
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Unleaded Gasoline .150
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 193
Index
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