2004 HONDA CIVIC COUPE cruise control

Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
Resting your f oot on the brake or
clutch pedal will cause the cruise
control to cancel.Pressing the Cruise Control Master
Switch turns the system completely
of f and erases the previous cruising
speed.
Youcancancelthecruisecontrolin
any of these ways:
Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Press the Cruise Control Master
Switch. When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
system remembers the previously-
set cruising speed. To return to that
speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
(40 km/h) then press the RESUME/
accel button. The CRUISE
CONTROL light comes on, and the
vehicle will accelerate to the same
cruising speed as bef ore.
Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Cancelling the Cruise Control
Resuming the Set Speed
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Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel.Usethecruisecontrolwhen
appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses f uel.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering and
hard braking use more f uel.
Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See
(see page
).
Always drive in the highest gear
possible. 144
For example,
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving119
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Normal acceleration15 mph (24 km/h)
27 mph (43 km/h)
39 mph (63 km/h)
53 mph (85 km/h)
Shif t up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th4th to 5th
Shif t up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th4th to 5th 9mph(14km/h)
20 mph (32 km/h)
33 mph (53 km/h)
48 mph (77 km/h) If you exceed the maximum speed
f or the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer’s
red zone. If this occurs, you may f eel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine’s
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
RPM below the red zone.
Bef ore downshif ting, make sure the
engine will not go into the
tachometer’s red zone.
If you exceed the maximum speed
f or the gear you are in, you may f eel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine’s
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
engine speed by upshif ting or
slowing down.
Bef ore downshif ting, make sure the
vehicle speed is low enough that you
will not activate the engine speed
limiter in the lower gear.
Drive in the highest gear that lets
the engine run and accelerate
smoothly. This will give you the best
f uel economy and ef f ective emis-
sions control. The f ollowing shif t
points are recommended:
Cruise from acceleration
All models except U.S. DX
U.S. DX model
Recommended Shif t Points Engine Speed L imiter
5-speed Manual T ransmission
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Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (A/T) or 5th (M/T). Do not use
thecruisecontrol.Whentraffic
allows, drive f or 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your Honda dealer.
St at e Emissions T est ing
T echnical Inf ormation216
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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Dead Battery . 191 ............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 220
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Def og and Def rost . 93
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 67
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Def rosting the Windows . 93
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Dimensions . 208
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Dimming the Headlights . 65
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 160
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Engine Oil . 118
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Directional Signals . 65
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 138
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Disposal of Used Oil . 155
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 72
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Power Door Locks . 72
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 210
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 128
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 125
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Economy . 119
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CD Changer . 100
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CD Changer Error Messege . 103
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CD Error Messege . 102
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CD Player . 99
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Ceiling Light . 85
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Certif ication Label . 206
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Chains . 177
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Changing a Flat Tire . 183
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 152
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When to . 145
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Charging System Indicator . 56, 195
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Child Saf ety . 29
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Booster Seats . 45
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Child Seats . 36
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 29
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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 . 34
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Small Children . 34
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Tethers . 42
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 30
Child Seats ...........................
Lower Anchors . 38
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42 ..............................................
Clock . 108
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Clock, Setting the . 108
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Clutch Fluid . 163
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CO in the Exhaust . 213
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Coat Hook . 86
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 126
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Compact Spare . 182
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Consumer Inf ormation . 218
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant
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Adding . 157
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Checking . 118
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Proper Solution . 157
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Replacing . 158
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Temperature Gauge . 61
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 212
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Cruise Control Indicator . 58
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Cruise Control Operation . 110
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 218
Index
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 119
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Gasohol . 114
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Gasoline . 114
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 58
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Gauge . 60
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Octane Requirement . 114
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Tank, Filling the . 115
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Gas Station Procedures . 115
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 61
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Fuel . 60
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 130
5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 129
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Glove Box . 87
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 164
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 67
Headlights
............
Daytime Running Lights . 65
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High Beam Indicator . 58 ........................
Reminder Beeper . 65
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 164
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Turning on . 65
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Head Restraints . 78
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Heating and Cooling . 90
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High Altitude, Starting at . 127
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High-Low Beam Switch . 65
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High-mount Brake Light . 168
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Hood, Opening the . 116
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Horn . 63
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Hydraulic Clutch . 163
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 206
Ignition
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Keys . 69
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Switch . 71
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Timing Control System . 213
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 57
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) . 57
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Charging System . 56
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Cruise Control . 58 DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) . 57
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High Beam . 58
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 70
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Low Fuel . 58
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Low Oil Pressure . 56
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Side Airbag Of f . 56
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SRS . 56
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning . 58
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Washer Level . 58
Indicators, Instrument .............................................
Panel . 53
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Inf ant Restraint . 34
Inf ant Seats
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Lower Anchors . 37
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 172
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High Speed Driving . 173
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Normal Driving . 172
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Inside Mirror . 83
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Inspection, Tire . 174
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Instrument Panel . 2, 53
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 66
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Interior Lights . 85
Index
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