2004 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK tow

However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (seeon page ).
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ).
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads. The brake system indicator
normally comes on when
you turn the ignition switch
to ON (II), and as a
reminder to check the
parking brake. It will stay
on if you do not f ully
release the parking brake.
144 185Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed 179
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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and lif t
them of f the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground. With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged.
Thereareonlytwowaystotowyour
vehicle.
If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do the f ollowing:
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to Neutral.Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
This is the best way to trans-
port your Honda.
T his is
an acceptable way to tow your
Honda.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed 185
NOTICE: NOTICE:
Improper towing preparation
will damage the transmission. Follow
the above procedure exactly. If you
cannot shif t the transmission or start
the engine, your vehicle must be
transported with the f ront wheels of f
the ground.
Trying to lif t or tow your
vehicle by the bumpers will cause
serious damage. The bumpers are not
designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
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Your new Honda is covered by these
warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s emis-
sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
inf ormation.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
covered f or the usef ul lif e of the
vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
Honda Accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other factors. Please
read your warranty manual f or
details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom a Honda dealer.
provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the
vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2004 Honda Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your vehicle
f or precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your Honda’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty inf or-
mation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2004 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle.
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant yEmissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit edWarranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
Replacement Muf f ler L if et imeLimited Warranty
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CONT INUED
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 50
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Daytime Running Lights . 61
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator . 53
...........
Dead Battery, What to Do . 173
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 202
..........................
Def og and Def rost . 89
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 62
................
Def rosting the Windows . 89
....................................
Dimensions . 190
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 61
Dipstick
..................................
Engine Oil . 113
..........................
Directional Signals . 61
Disabled, Towing Your Vehicle
..................................................
If . 185
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 127
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 140
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 67
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 192
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 124 ...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 121
....................................
Economy . 114
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 114
............
Emergencies on the Road . 165
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 173
...........
Brake System Indicator . 179
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 167
.....
Charging System Indicator . 177
..................
Checking the Fuses . 181
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 177
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 178
..................
Overheated Engine . 174
...........................
Emergency Brake . 80
......................
Emergency Flashers . 62
......................
Emergency Towing . 185
.......................
Emissions Controls . 194Engine
Coolant Temperature .......................................
Gauge . 58
.............................. 171
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 53, 178 ........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 52, 177
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 138
...............................
Overheating . 174
............................
Specif ications . 190
...................
Engine Speed Limiter . 125
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 194
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 47
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 17
.....................................
Fan, Interior . 86
Features, Comfort and
................................
Convenience . 85
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 111
Filter
...............................................
Oil . 139
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 143
................................
Shif ting the . 124
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 62
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 167
If it won’t start
Index
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 145
Hatch
.................................
Opening the . 68
.................
Hazard Warning Button . 62
Headlights
............
Daytime Running Lights . 61
..................
High Beam Indicator . 53
...........
High Beams, Turning on . 61
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 61 ........................
Reminder Beeper . 61
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 145
...................................
Turning on . 61
..............................
Head Restraints . 72
.......................
Heating and Cooling . 86
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 123
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 61
....................................
Hood Latch . 145
.......................
Hood, Opening the . 112
.................................
Closing the . 113
..............................................
Horn .3,59
.......
Hot Coolant, Warning about . 141
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch . 144
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 188
If Your Vehicle Has to be
........................................
Towed . 185
Ignition ..............................................
Keys . 64
...........................................
Switch . 66
............
Timing Control System . 195
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicator Lights, Instrument
.............................................
Panel . 51
Fluids
..........................................
Brake . 144
.........................................
Clutch . 144
..............
Manual Transmission . 143
..................
Windshield Washer . 142
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception . 93
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 74
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 62
Front End, Towing by
................
Emergency Wrecker . 185
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting . 71
.........................................
Airbags . 22
.................................................
Fuel . 110
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 111
...........................................
Gauge . 57
................
Octane Requirement . 110
....................
Recommendations . 110
........................
Reserve Indicator . 54
........................
Tank, Filling the . 111
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 181
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 114 .........................................
Gasoline . 110
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 54
...........................................
Gauge . 57
................
Octane Requirement . 110
........................
Tank, Filling the . 111
................
Gas Station Procedures . 111
Gauges
Engine Coolant ...........................
Temperature . 58
...............................................
Fuel . 57
Gearshif t Lever Positions 5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 124
........................................
Glove Box . 83
Index
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New Vehicle Break-in . 110
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 125
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 188
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 110
.........................................
Odometer . 57
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 57
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 139
......................
Change, When to . 133
......................
Checking Engine . 113
..............
Pressure Indicator . 52, 177
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 66
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 194
.........................
Opening the Hatch . 68
........................
Opening the Hood . 112
..............................
Outside Mirrors . 79
....................
Overheating, Engine . 174
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 132 ..............
Panel Brightness Control . 62
...........................................
Parking . 126
.................................
Parking Brake . 80
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator . 53, 179
.................................
Parking Lights . 61
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 196
.............................
PGM-FI System . 195
..........................
Power Door Locks . 67
.................
Power Socket Locations . 83
..............................
Power Windows . 76
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
............................
Protecting Adults . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 18
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
........................
Protecting Children . 29
.......................
Protecting Inf ants . 34
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 43
.........
Protecting Small Children . 35
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers . 39 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 174
......
Radio/Cassette Sound System . 90
..........................
Rear End Towing . 185
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 149
............................
Rear Seat Access . 72
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding . 73
............................
Rear View Mirror . 79
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 62
....................
Rear Window Washer . 60
.......................
Rear Window Wiper . 60
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 71
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 125
.............................
Reminder Lights . 51
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 139
..........................................
Fuses . 181
................................
Light Bulbs . 145
....................................
Schedule . 131
...........................................
Tires . 160
.............................
Wiper Blades . 154
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 21
Reserve Tank, Engine
...............................
Coolant . 114, 141
Index
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Tachometer . 57
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 149
Taking Care of the
...............................
Unexpected . 165
....................................
Tape Player . 100
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 192
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 194
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 195
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 58
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 42
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 196
..................
Tilt the Steering Wheel . 63
..........................
Time, Setting the . 104
....................................
Tire Chains . 161
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 167 ...........................
Tire Inf ormation . 193
...............................................
Tires . 157
..............................
Air Pressure . 157
.........................
Checking Wear . 159
..........................
Compact Spare . 166
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 192
......................................
Inf lation . 157
..................................
Inspection . 159
...................................
Replacing . 160
......................................
Rotating . 160
...........................................
Snow . 161
............................
Specif ications . 191
................................
Tire Chains . 161
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 167
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 126
................
Emergency Wrecker . 185
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 143
...........................
Fluid Selection . 143
..............
Identif ication Number . 188
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 124
.....................................
Treadwear . 192
.......................................
Trip Meter . 57
....................................
Turn Signals . 61 Warning Beepers
..............................
Headlights on . 61
.............................
Key in Ignition . 66
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 48
..................
Warranty Coverages . 201
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 165
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 192
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 110
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 140
Supplemental Restraint
................................
System . 10, 22
......................................
Servicing . 28
.........................
SRS Indicator . 26, 52
...................
System Components . 22
..................................
Synthetic Oil . 138
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 118
......................
Vehicle Dimensions . 190
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 188
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 163
........................................
Ventilation . 88
.................................................
VIN . 188
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 138
Index
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Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 142
.......................................
Indicator . 54
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Operation . 60
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 63
............
Alignment and Balance . 159
..........................
Compact Spare . 166
......................................
Wrench . 168
Windows ...........................
Rear, Def ogger . 62
Windshield .....................................
Def roster . 89
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 154
.....................................
Operation . 60
....................................
Worn Tires . 159
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 185
U.S. and Canada only
Index
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