2004 HONDA CIVIC COUPE trailer

This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
5-speed manual and automatic
transmissions. It also includes impor-
tant inf ormation on parking your
vehicle, and the braking system.........................
Preparing to Drive . 126
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Starting the Engine . 127
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5-speed Manual Transmission . 128
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Automatic Transmission . 130
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 134
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Parking . 137
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Braking System . 138
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Towing a Trailer . 138
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 139
Driving
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Check the brakes after driving
through deep water. Apply the
brakes moderately to see if they f eel
normal. If not, apply them gently and
f requently until they do. Be extra
cautious in your driving.
All Civics are equipped with f ront
disc brakes. The brakes on the rear
wheels are drum. A power assist
helps reduce the ef f ort needed on
thebrakepedal.TheABS(onsome
models) helps you retain steering
control when braking very hard.
Resting your f oot on the pedal keeps
the brakes applied lightly, builds up
heat, and reduces their ef f ectiveness.
It also keeps your brake lights on all
the time, conf using drivers behind
you.
Constant application of the brakes
when going down a long hill builds
up heat and reduces their ef f ective-
ness. Use the engine to assist the
brakes by taking your f oot of f the
accelerator and downshif ting to a
lower gear.
The hydraulic system that operates
the brakes has two separate circuits.
Each circuit works diagonally across
the vehicle (the lef t-f ront brake is
connected with the right-rear brake,etc.). If one circuit should develop a
problem, you will still have braking
at two wheels.
If the brake pads need replacing, you
will hear a distinctive, metallic
screeching sound when you apply
the brake pedal. If you do not have
the brake pads replaced, they will
screech all the time. It is normal f or
the brakes to occasionally squeal or
squeak when you apply them.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a
trailer. Attempting to do so can void
your warranties.
Braking System, Towing a Trailer
Driving
Braking System Design
Braking System
Brake Wear Indicators
Towing a Trailer
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Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the . 181
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 210 ........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 114
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 155
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Vanity Mirror . 88
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 123
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Vehicle Dimensions . 208
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 206
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Vehicle Storage . 179
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Ventiration . 92
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VIN . 206
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Viscosity, Oil . 153
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 49
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Warranty Coverages . 219
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 156
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Indicator . 58
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Operation . 64
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 68
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Alignment and Balance . 175
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 210
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Emissions Control Systems . 212
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Oxygenated Fuels . 114
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 214
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Temperature Gauge . 61
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 214
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 68
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Time, Setting the . 108
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Timing Belt . 162
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Tire Chains . 177
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 183
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Tires . 172
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Air Pressure . 173
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Checking Wear . 174
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Compact Spare . 182
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 210
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Inf lation . 172
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Inspection . 174
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Maintenance . 175
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Replacing . 176
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Rotating . 175
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Snow . 177
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Specif ications . 209 ..................
Technical Inf ormation . 205
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Tools, Tire Changing . 183
Towing
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A Trailer . 138
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Emergency Wrecker . 203
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 160
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 162
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Fluid Selection . 161, 162
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Identif ication Number . 206
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Shif ting the Automatic . 130
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Shif ting the Manual . 128
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Treadwear . 210
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Trip Meter . 60
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Trunk . 73
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Opening . 73
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Open Monitor Light . 58
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Turn Signals . 65
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