2004 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK bulb

Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not f ully released can
damage the brakes and tires.
If it remains lit af ter you have f ully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For complete inf ormation,
see page .See page .
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicator does not
blink or blinks rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. See page
f or inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
This indicator has two f unctions:
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning button, both turn signal
indicators blink. All turn signals on
the outside of the vehicle should
flash.
This indicator comes on if the hatch
is not closed tightly.On Canadian model, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
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Canadian model only
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Hatch-open Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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Clean the hood latch assembly with a
mild cleaner, then lubricate it with a
multipurpose grease. Lubricate all
the moving parts (as shown),
including the pivot. Follow the time
and distance recommendations in
the Maintenance Schedule. If you
are not sure how to clean and grease
the latch, contact your Honda dealer.Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area, readjustment may be
required. Adjustments should be
perf ormed by a Honda dealer or
other qualif ied mechanic.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulb. Handle it by its plastic case and
protect the glass f rom contact with
your skin or hard objects. If you
touch the glass, clean it with
denaturedalcoholandacleancloth.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
When you replace the bulb on the
driver’s side, if necessary, loosen
the bolt on the battery plate, then
slide the battery.
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CONT INUED
Halogen headlight bulbs get
very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulbto overheat and shatter.
Hood Latch, Lights
Hood L atch Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Maint enanceReplacement
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NOTE:
LATCH ASSEMBLY
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If you are changing the bulb on
the driver’s side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the way
to the right, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger’s side, turn
the steering wheel to the left.Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
inner f ender.
Pull the inner f ender cover back.
Remove the bulb by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.
Insert the new bulb into the hole
and turn it one-quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
If you loosened the bolt on the
battery plate, tighten it securely.
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3.
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Lights
Maint enance Replacing a Front T urn Signal Bulb
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Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Front bumper: Push the f ront
edge of the side marker lens
toward the rear of the vehicle. The
f ront edge will pop out of the
bumper.
Rear bumper: Push the rear edge
of thesidemarkerlenstowardthe
f ront of the vehicle. The rear edge
will pop out of the bumper.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms. Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the holding clip. Lock it in
placebypushingonthecenter.
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Maint enance
Replacing a Side Marker Bulb
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SOCKET
BULB
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Turn the socket one-quarter turn
counterclockwise to remove it
from the lens.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.Open the hood. The f ront parking
light is next to the headlight bulb.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Put the socket back into its hole in
the lens and turn it clockwise until
it locks.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Place the tabbed end of the side
marker assembly into the bumper
f irst, then the looped end. Press on
the looped end to get the assembly
to snap back in place. Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is
working.
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3.4.5. 6.
2.
Replacing a Front Parking L ight Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
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BULB
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Open the hatch.
Remove the cover f rom the inside
panel by caref ully prying on its
upper f ront edge with a small f lat-
tipped screwdriver.Determine which bulb, stop/
taillight, back-up light, or turn
signal is burned out. Remove the
socket f or that bulb by turning
counterclockwise.Remove the socket f or that bulb
by turning it one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Remove the burned out bulb f rom
thesocketbypushingitinand
turning the bulb counterclockwise
until it unlocks.
Install the new bulb in the socket.
Reinstall the socket in the taillight
assembly and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working. Reinstall the
cover over the taillight assembly.
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3.
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Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
Maint enance149
COVER BULB
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Open the hatch.Put your fingers between the
interior trim and the hatch glass
on either side of the high-mount
brake light. Caref ully pull down on
the trim to unsnap the clips f rom
the hatch. Work your way toward
each end of the trim. Remove the
trim.Remove the bulb holder f rom the
light assembly by pushing the tabs
on both sides and pulling the bulb
holder down.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
bulb holder. Push the new bulb in
until it bottoms in the bulb holder.
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3.
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4.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing the High-mount Brake
Light Bulb 150
BULB HOLDER
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Push the bulb holder into the light
assembly until it locks in place.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Line up the clips on the interior
trim with the corresponding holes
in the hatch.Push on the trim to
snap it back in place.Pushthefrontof thesideturn
signal assembly toward the rear of
the vehicle until it pops out of the
body.
Turn the socket one-quarter turn
counterclockwise to remove it
from the lens.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Put the socket back into its hole in
the lens and turn it clockwise until
it locks.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Put the side turn signal assembly
back into the body, rear first. Push
on the f ront edge until it snaps into
place.
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4.
6.7.
5.
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Replacing a Side T urn Signal Bulb
Maint enance151
BULB
SOCKET
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