2004 HONDA CIVIC COUPE warning

When you return the seat-back
upright, the seat stays in the fully
f orward position. Use the seat
adjustment bar and the seat-back
adjustment lever to move the seat to
the desired position. Make sure the
seat is f ully latched bef ore sitting in
it.
As you return the seat-back upright,
push the whole seat backward until it
latches. Make sure the seat is f ully
latched bef ore sitting in it.The head restraints help protect you
and your passengers f rom whiplash
and other injuries. They are most
ef f ective when you adjust them so
the back of the occupant’s head rests
against the center of the restraint.
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in the f ront seats and the
outboard seating positions in therear. The head restraints in the f ront and
rear outboard seating positions
adjust f or height. You need both
hands to adjust the restraint. To
raise it, pull upward. To lower the
restraint, push the release button
sideways and push the restraint
down.
See page f or important saf ety
inf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints.
On HX model in the U.S., and all
Canadian models
OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.S. 14
Seats
Head Restraints
Inst rument s and Cont rols78
FRONT
RELEASE BUTTON
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Check the condition of the battery
monthlybylookingatthetest
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicator’s
colors. If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your Honda dealer or a
qualif ied technician.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
Check the terminals f or corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it of f with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
f urther corrosion.
WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Checking the Battery
Maint enance178
TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normaloperation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the batterymaintenance.
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Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or Reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor mat and the trunk f loor by
lif ting up on the back edge.
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 that is
far away from the traffic lanes.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed183
SPARE TIRE TRUNK FLOOR
TOOL KIT JACK
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 thejack.
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Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action.
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page).
1. 2. 3. 4.
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203 Charging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed195
NOTICE:Running the engine with low
oil pressure can cause serious mechani-
cal damage almost immediately. Turn
of f the engine as soon as you can
saf ely get the car stopped.
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The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example:
All passenger vehicle tires must
conf orm to Federal Saf ety
Requirements in addition to these
grades. The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.
The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C
T echnical Inf ormation
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
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alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Tire Identif ication Number (TIN) is
a group of numbers and letters that
look like the f ollowing example TIN.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Date of manuf acture.Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
Tire type code.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Rim diameter in inches.
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance, which all passenger
vehicle tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Saf ety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of
perf ormance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by
law.
Warning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not over-
loaded. Excessive speed, underinf la- tion, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire
f ailure.
The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of
what each component means.
Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
55 94 V B97R
FW6X 2202
DOT
225
P 16
R
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles), T ire L abeling
Temperature A,B,C
Tire Labeling
T ire Ident if icat ion Number
Tire Size
T echnical Inf ormation211
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
P225/55R16 94V
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CONT INUED
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Economy, Fuel . 119
Emergencies
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Jump Starting . 119
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Towing . 203
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Hazard Warning Flashes . 67
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Emergencies on the Road . 182
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Battery, Jump Starting . 191
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Brake System Indicator . 197
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Changing a Flat Tire . 183
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Charging System Indicator . 195
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Checking the Fuses . 199
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 195
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 196
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 198
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Overheated Engine . 192
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Emergency Brake . 84
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Emergency Flashers . 67
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Emergency Towing . 203
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 73
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Emissions Controls . 212Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 61
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If it won’t start . 189 Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 58, 196
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 195
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 152
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Overheating . 192
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Specif ications . 208
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Starting . 127
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 212
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 212
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Exhaust Fumes . 47
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 17
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Fan, Interior . 91
Features, Comfort and
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Convenience . 89
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 115
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 169
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Oil . 154
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 162
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Shif ting the . 128
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 67 ...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 183
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 160
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Brake . 163
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Clutch . 163
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Manual Transmission . 162
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Power Steering . 159
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Windshield Washer . 156
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception . 97
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Four-way Flashers . 67
Front Seat
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Adjusting . 11
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Airbags . 22
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Fuel . 114
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Economy . 119
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Fill Door and Cap . 115
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Gauge . 60
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Octane Requirement . 114
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Oxygenated . 114
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Reserve Indicator . 58
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Tank, Filling the . 115
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Fuses, Checking the . 199
Index
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F
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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
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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
G H I
IV
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