steering HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2008 Owner's Manual (in English)

2008 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual

Refer to 2008 Civic GX Supplement for topics specific to the Civic GX. Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .............................................................................................................................\
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A Few Words About Safety ......................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ....................................................\
................................................ 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ......................\
.............................. 5
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ................................ 55
Features (heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, and cru\
ise control) ............................ 107
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ................\
..................................................... 179
Driving (engine and transmission operation) .........................................\
....................................................... 195
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)........................................... 221
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ............................. 265
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 289
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ... 305
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ..............................................\
........................................... 309
Index ......................................................................\
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Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
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How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other convenience
f eatures. A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump. A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them. The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints. Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
T echnical Inf ormation
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T aking Care of the Unexpected Maintenance
Overview of Contents
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.71)
(P.72)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P.75)HORN
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONSPASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.30)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.74)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
(P.74)
HEATED MIRRORS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS
(P.73)
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
(P.66)
SEL/RESET
BUTTON
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P.182) (P.66)
(P.211)
(P.171)
(P.176)(P.103)
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Your vehicle is equipped with many
features that work together to
protect you and your passengers
during a crash.
However, you and your passengers
can’t take f ull advantage of these
f eatures unless you remain sitting in
a proper position and. In fact, some safety
f eatures can contribute to injuries if
they are not used properly.
The f ollowing pages explain how you
cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting
yourself and your passengers. Some f eatures do not require any
action on your part. These include a
strong steel f ramework that f orms a
saf ety cage around the passenger
compartment, front and rear crush
zones, a collapsible steering column,
and tensioners that tighten the f ront
seat belts in a crash.
Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features
always wear
your seat belts
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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(2)
(2)
(8)
(8)
(7)
(9)
(9)
(3) (1) (4)
(6)
(10)
(5)
(11) (12)
(1) Safety Cage
(2) Crush Zones
(3) Seats and Seat-Backs
(4) Head Restraints
(5) Collapsible Steering Column
(6) Seat Belts
(7) Front Airbags
(8) Side Airbags
(9) Side Curtain Airbags
(10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners
(11) Door Locks
(12) Front Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners
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The most important things you need
to know about your airbags are:They are designed to supplement
the seat belts. Remember however, that no saf ety
system can prevent all injures or
deaths that can occur in a severe
crash, even when seat belts are
properly worn and the airbags deploy. The rest of this section gives more
detailed inf ormation about how you
can maximize your saf ety.
Always wear
your seat belt properly, and sit
upright and as f ar back f rom the
steering wheel as possible while
allowing f ull control of the vehicle. A
f ront passenger should move their
seat as far back from the dashboard
as possible.
To do their job, airbags must
inf late with tremendous f orce. So
while airbags help save lives, they
can cause minor injuries or more
serious or even fatal injuries if
occupants are not properly
restrained or sitting properly.
Airbags do not replace seat belts. A irbags of f er no prot ect ion in rearimpact s, or minor f ront al or sidecollisions. What you should do:
Airbags can pose serious hazards.
Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features
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If you sit too close to the steering
wheel or dashboard, you can be
seriously injured by an inf lating f ront
airbag, or by striking the steering
wheel or dashboard.
If you cannot get f ar enough away
f rom the steering wheel and still
reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some
type of adaptive equipment may help.Once your seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and f orth to make sure
the seat is locked in position.
See page f or how to adjust the
f ront seats.
Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a
comf ortable, upright position,
leaving ample space between your
chest and the airbag cover in the
center of the steering wheel.
Passengers with adjustable seat-
backs should also adjust their seat-
back to a comf ortable, upright
position.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that drivers
allow at least 10 inches (25 cm)
between the center of the steering
wheel and the chest. In addition to
adjusting the seat, you can adjust the
steering wheel up and down, and in
and out (see page ).
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91 Adjust the Seat-Backs
3.
Protecting A dults and Teens
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Sitting too close to a front
airbag can result in serious
injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the
front airbags as possible.
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Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two side airbags, one f or the
driver and one f or a f ront
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE
AIRBAG’’ (see page).
Two side curtain airbags, one f or
each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling,
above the side windows. The f ront
and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page).
Your airbag system includes:
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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(16)
(15)
(15)
(15) Side Impact Sensor (Second)
(16) Side Curtain Airbags
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .56
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Indicators .59
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Gauges .66
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Odometer .66
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Display Change Button .66
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Trip Meter .67
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Fuel Gauge .67
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Temperature Gauge .67
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .68
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Check Fuel Cap Message .68
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Maintenance Minder .69
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .70
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .71
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Turn Signals and Headlights .72
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Daytime Running Lights .73
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Instrument Panel Brightness .73
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Hazard Warning Button .74
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Rear Window Def ogger .74
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .75
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Keys and Locks .76
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Immobilizer System .77
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Ignition Switch .78 ......................................
Door Locks .79
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Power Door Locks .80
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Childproof Door Locks .80
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
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Auto Door Locking .81
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Auto Door Unlocking .83
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Trunk .86
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Emergency Trunk Opener .87
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Remote Transmitter .88
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Seats .91
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Seat Heaters .98
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Power Windows .99
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Moonroof .100
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Mirrors .102
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Parking Brake .103
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Interior Lights .104
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Interior Convenience Items .105
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Beverage Holders .106
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Accessory Power Socket .106
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Glove Box .106
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Console Compartment .106
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Canadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page62)next to the immobilizer system indicator.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
DX, DX-G (Canada), L X, EX, EX-L
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LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P.63) (P.64)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.64)
(P.64)
(P.60)
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.65, 277)
(P.65, 277) (P.59)
(P.61) DAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR(P.61)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR (P.61)
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.60)
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
(P.61)HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P.61) SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.60)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.65, 278) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR(P.65, 223)(P.63)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.59)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
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LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P.64)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.61)(P.62)
(P.64)
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
(P.60)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATORCRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
(P.64)
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P.61)(P.60) SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.60)
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.65, 277)
(P.65, 277) (P.65, 278)(P.65, 223) (P.61)
(P.61)
(P.63)(P.63)
(P.60) (P.61)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.65)REV LIMIT INDICATOR (P.64)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATORDOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P.59)
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.59)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
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