2004 HONDA CIVIC COUPE open gas tank

Park with the driver’s side of the
vehicle closest to the service
station pump.
Open the f uel f ill door by pulling
onthehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat.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 vapors f rom going into the
atmosphere. Consult your dealer.
Screw the f uel f ill cap back on
until it clicks at least three times.
If you do not properly tighten the
cap, the Malfunction Indicator
Lampmaycomeon(seepage
).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
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.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Place the cap in the holder on the
fuel fill door.
1. 2. 3. 4.5. 6.
196
If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of fFueling
Bef ore Driving
Service Station Procedure
115
PushGasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flamesaway.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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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
...
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
.
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
E
F
III
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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
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 61
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Fuel . 60
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 130
5-speed Manual
.........................
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
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 206
Ignition
..............................................
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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