run flat HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2006 Owner's Manual (in English)

If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire. Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor by lif ting up on the back edge.
Take the tool case out of the spare
tire.
Unscrew the wing bolt, and take
the spare tire out of its well.
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Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
219
SPARE TIRE
TRUNK FLOOR JACK
TOOL CASE
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well. Store the jack and tools in the tool
case. Place the tool case in the
center of the f lat tire.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk f loor, and close
the trunk lid.
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17.18.
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20.
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Changing a Flat Tire
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WING BOLT
SPACER
CONE
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m) Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .203
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Brake Lights .203
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Front Side Marker Lights . 202
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 202
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Headlights .200, 201
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High-mount Brake Light . 205
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Parking Lights .202
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 203
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Rear Turn Signal Lights . 203
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Specif ications .243
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Bulbs, Halogen .200
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Card, PC .129
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Capacities Chart .242
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 53
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Carrying Cargo .157
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Player .112, 125
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Ceiling Light .98
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Certif ication Label .240
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Chains .214
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Changing a Flat Tire .219 Changing Oil
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How to .192
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When to .181
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Charging System Indicator . 64,229
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 67
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 162
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Child Saf ety .35
Child Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 44
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Lower Anchors .44
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Tether Anchor Points . 47
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Childproof Door Locks . 79
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Clock, Setting the .119
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Clutch Fluid .198
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CO in the Exhaust .247
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 163
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Compact Spare .218
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Console Compartment . 100
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Consumer Inf ormation . 252
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .194
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Checking .154
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Proper Solution .194
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Temperature Gauge . 66Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .247
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Cruise Control Operation . 145
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 252
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .4, 58
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 254
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Def og and Def rost .105
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 73
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Def rosting the Windows . 105
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Dimensions .242
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Dimming the Headlights . 71
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 196
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Engine Oil .153
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Directional Signals .71
Disc Brake Pad Wear ...................................
Indicators .171
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Disc Player .112, 125
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Display Change Button . 65
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Disposal of Used Oil .193
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Economy, Fuel .154
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Emergencies on the Road .217
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Battery, Jump Starting .225
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Brake System Indicator .231
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Changing a Flat Tire .219
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Charging System Indicator .229
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Checking the Fuses .232
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .229
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .230
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Overheated Engine .226 ...........................
Emergency Brake .97
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Emergency Flashers .72
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Emergency Towing .237
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Emergency Trunk Opener .84
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Emissions Controls .248
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Emissions Testing, State .250
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .66
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Engine Speed Limiter .165,168
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .230
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Oil Pressure Indicator .64,229
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Oil, What Kind to Use .191
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Overheating .226
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Specif ications .242
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Starting .163
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Ethanol in Gasoline .150
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .247
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .18
Doors
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .79
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Auto Door Locking .79
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Auto Door Unlocking .81
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Locking and Unlocking .78
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Power Door Locks .78
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .244
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission .164
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Driver and Passenger Safety .7
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Driving .161
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Economy .154
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Dust and Pollen Filter .206
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Fan, Interior .102
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Features .101....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .151
Filters
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Dust and Pollen .206
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Oil .192
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level .197
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Shif ting the .164
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .72
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Flat Tire, Changing a .219
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .196
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Brake .198
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Clutch .198
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Locations .190
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Manual Transmission .197
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Power Steering .199
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Windshield Washer .195
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .139
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Folding Rear Seat .90
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Four-way Flashers .72
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Front Airbags .11,26
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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
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