fuel cap HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2009 Owner's Manual (in English)

2009 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual

Refer to 2009 Civic GX Supplement for topics specific to the Civic GX. Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .............................................................................................................................\
............................. i

A Few Words About Safety ......................................................................\
........................................................ iii
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) ............................ 109
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ................\
..................................................... 247
Driving (engine and transmission operation) .........................................\
....................................................... 263
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)........................................... 289
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ............................. 335
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 361
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ... 377
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ..............................................\
........................................... 381
Index ......................................................................\
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Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
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Your vehicle’s onboard diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The f irst time a leak is detected
a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the information display.
Turn the engine of f , and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. The message should go
off after several days of normal
driving once you tighten or replace
the f uel f ill cap. To scroll to another
display, press the SEL/RESET
button. The ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’
message will appear each time you
restart the engine until the system
turns the message of f .If the system still detects a leak in
your vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malf unction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the f uel f ill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine of f , and check or
retighten the f uel f ill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go of f ,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page .
The inf ormation display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil lif e and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
inf ormation helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs f or continued trouble-
f ree driving. Ref er to page f or
more inf ormation.
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350
Gauges
Check Fuel Cap Message Maint enance Minder
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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CONT INUED
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
.
Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10% ethanol by
volume and up to 15% MTBE by
volume. Do not use gasoline
containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
You may hear a knocking noise from
the engine if you drive the vehicle at
low engine speed (below about 1,000
rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this,
raise the engine speed by shif ting to
a lower gear.
Open the f uel f ill door by pushing
onthehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat.
1.
2.
On Si model
Ref ueling
Quick Start Guide
Fuel Recommendation, Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
249
Push
FUEL FILL CAPGasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle under the lower lef t
corner of the dashboard. The
hood will pop up slightly.
Screw the f uel f ill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malf unction indicator lamp
maycomeon(seepage).You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the inf ormation
display.
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Place the
cap in the holder on the f uel f ill
door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapor f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
1.
5.
6.
4.
3.
350If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
250
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may turn of f as you
continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by the dealer as soon as
possible.
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.
If this indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may f eel no dif f erence in
your vehicle’s perf ormance, it can
reduce your f uel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damage. If your vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected or gone dead, these
codes are erased. It can take several
days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.
If you have recently ref ueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message on
the inf ormation display. Tighten the
cap until it clicks at least once.
Tightening the cap will not turn the
indicator of f immediately; it can take
several days of normal driving. To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, without starting the engine.
The malf unction indicator lamp will
come on f or 20 seconds. If it then
goes of f , the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks f ive times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle f or an emissions
test until the readiness codes are set.
Refer to for
more information (see page ).
375
Malf unction Indicator L amp
Readiness Codes
Emissions T esting
350
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
365
Air Conditioning
Capacities
Lights
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil typeHFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) SP-10
12 V 60 W (HB3) 12 V 51 W (HB4)
12 V 24/2 CP
12 V 21 W
12 V 21/5 W
12 V 2 CP
12 V 21 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 21 W
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
1.8 US qt (1.7
)
1.6 US qt (1.5
)
1.19 US gal (4.5
)
1.80 US gal (6.8
)
4.6 US qt (4.4
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
5.8 US qt (5.5
)
6.2 US qt (5.9
)
2.5 US qt (2.4)
1.40 US gal (5.3
)
1.77 US gal (6.7
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
1.7 US qt (1.6
)
1.5 US qt (1.4
)
1.37 US gal (5.2
)
1.72 US gal (6.5
)
3.9 US qt (3.7
)
3.7 US qt (3.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
13.2 US gal (50
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Headlights
Front turn signal/side marker/
Parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
Fog lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
5W
8W
8W
5W
12 V 55 W
High
Low
A/T
M/T
A/T
M/T
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles Approx.
1:
2:
3:
4: Except Si
Si Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total (Amber)
(Amber)
(H11)
13 3
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
2
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .315
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Brake Lights .315
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Front Side Marker Lights .314
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Front Turn Signal Lights .314
.........................
Headlights .312,313
.........
High-mount Brake Light .317
..........................
Parking Lights .314
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights .315
..........
Rear Turn Signal Lights .315
............................
Specif ications .365
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .312 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
...................................
Dashboard .3,56
................
Daytime Running Lights .74
.........
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .380
........................
Def og and Def rost .113
................
Def ogger, Rear Window .76
..............
Def rosting the Windows .113
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Dimensions .364
...............
Dimming the Headlights .73
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .308
..................................
Engine Oil .251
..........................
Directional Signals .73
Disc Brake Pad Wear
...................................
Indicators .275
............................
Disc Player .125,161
..................
Display Change Button .66
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Disposal of Used Oil .304
.........................................
Card, PC .170
............................
Capacities Chart .365
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .51
.............................
Carrying Cargo .259
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
..............................
CD Player .125,161
..................................
Ceiling Light .106
........................
Certif ication Label .362
............................................
Chains .331
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .337 Changing Oil
........................................
How to .302
......................................
When to .291
...
Charging System Indicator .65,349
..............
Check Fuel Cap Message .69
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .265
.....................................
Child Saf ety .33
Child Seats
.............
LATCH Anchor System .42
...........................
Lower Anchors .42
................
Tether Anchor Points .45
..................
Childproof Door Locks .82
.........................
Clock, Setting the .206
...................................
Clutch Fluid .311
........................
CO in the Exhaust .372
............
Cold Weather, Starting in .266
..............................
Compact Spare .336
.................
Console Compartment .108
.................
Consumer Inf ormation .378
.............
Controls, Instruments and .55
Coolant
........................................
Adding .304
....................................
Checking .253
.........................
Proper Solution .304
...................
Temperature Gauge .70 Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .372
............
Cruise Control Operation .208
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Customer Service Inf ormation .378
Index
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Fuel .248
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Fill Door and Cap .249
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Gauge .70
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Octane Requirement .248
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Oxygenated .249
........................
Reserve Indicator .64
........................
Tank, Filling the .249
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .352
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .362
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .78 ...........................................
Switch .80
............
Timing Control System .373
.........
Important Safety Precautions .6
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel .59
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .38
Inf ant Seats
.............
LATCH Anchor System .42
...........................
Lower Anchors .42
................
Tether Anchor Points .45
Inf lation, Recommended Tire ...................................
Pressures .325
........................
Inf ormation Display .67
.................................
Inside Mirror .104
.............................
Inspection, Tire .326
............................
Instrument Panel .57
................
Instrument Panel Lights .59
........
Instrument Panel Brightness .75
..............
Instruments and Controls .55
...............................
Interior Lights .106
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Introduction .i
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iPod
.133,183
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Jacking up the Vehicle .338
.......................................
Jack, Tire .337
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .254
.........................................
Gasoline .248
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator .64
...........................................
Gauge .70
................
Octane Requirement .248
........................
Tank, Filling the .249
................
Gas Station Procedures .249
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .70
...............................................
Fuel .70
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .270
..............
Manual Transmission .267
......................................
Glove Box .108 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .312
...........................
HandsFreeLink
.211
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers .76
Headlights
........................................
Aiming .312
............
Daytime Running Lights .74
..................
High Beam Indicator .61
........................
Reminder Beeper .73
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs .312
...................................
Turning on .73
..............................
Head Restraints .94
.............................
Heated Mirrors .105
.....................
Heating and Cooling .110
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High Altitude, Starting at .266
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High-Low Beam Switch .73
..............
High-mount Brake Light .317
.......................
Hood, Opening the .250
..............................................
Horn .4,71
Index
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .367
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Emissions Control Systems .372
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Emissions Testing .375
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Oxygenated Fuels .249
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .373
.................................
Tire Labeling .369
.......................
Temperature Gauge .70
.....................
Tether Anchor Points .45
............................
Thef t Protection .207
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .374
..........................
Time, Setting the .206
....................................
Tire Chains .331
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .337
.........................
Tire Inf ormation .367
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
................................
(TPMS) .280
.............................
Indicator .63,281
Required Federal
..........................
Explanation .370
...............................................
Tires .324
..............................
Air Pressure .325
.........................
Checking Wear .326
..........................
Compact Spare .336
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .367 ..................
High Speed Driving .326
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Inf lation .324
..................................
Inspection .326
..............................
Maintenance .328
...................................
Replacing .329
......................................
Rotating .328
................................
Service Lif e .327
...........................................
Snow .331
....................
Specif ications .330,366
................................
Tire Chains .331
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .337
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .283
..................
Emergency Towing .358
...........................
Traction Devices .331
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
..............................
Automatic .308
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .309
..................
Fluid Selection .308,309
..............
Identif ication Number .362
.............
Shif ting the Automatic .270
..................
Shif ting the Manual .267
...................................
Treadwear .367
.......................................
Trip Meter .68 ................................................
Trunk .88
........................................
Opening .88
...................
Open Monitor Light .61
....................................
Turn Signals .73
................................
Vanity Mirror .107
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .260
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .364
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .362
.............................
Vehicle Storage .334
.................................................
VIN .362
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .301 Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .335
..
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .367
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .248
USB Adapter
..................
Cable .135,144,185,193
.
USB Flash Memory Device .141,190
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .304
Index
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Brake Fluid:
Gasoline:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Recommended Engine Oil:
Fuel Tank Capacity: Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
4.6 US qt (4.4
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
API Premium grade 5W-30
detergent oil (see page ). 3.9 US qt (3.7
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
13.2 US gal (50
) Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity (including differential): 1.5 US qt (1.4
)
1.6 US qt (1.5
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Genuine ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid)
(see page ).
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Spare Tire: 33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
DX, Canadian DX-G
Except Si
Si
Except Si
Si Except Si
Si Si
All models except Si and
Canadian DX-G (M/T)309
311 310
301
301 308
EX-L,U.S.LX,LX-S,EX,
Canadian Sport
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