2004 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK charging

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in thetext.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Instrument Panel Indicators
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PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
HATCH-OPEN INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED
INDICATOR
(P. 53) (P. 54)
(P. 56) (P. 53)
(P. 54)
(P. 55)
(P. 54)
(P. 52)
(P. 52)
(P. 55)
(P. 53, 179)
(P. 52, 177)
(P. 52, 177)
(P. 53, 178) SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
(P. 52)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.
The seat belt system includes an
indicator on the instrument panel
and a beeper to remind you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
If you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II) bef ore f astening your belt, the
beeper sounds and the indicator
f lashes. If you do not f asten your
seat belt bef ore the beeper stops, the
indicator stops f lashing but remainson.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals.If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For more inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags or automatic seat
belt tensioners. On models equipped
with side airbags, this indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags or passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system.
For complete inf ormation, see page
.26
177
177
27
If equipped
Inst rument s and Cont rolsSeat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure
IndicatorSupplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Side Airbag Of f Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire . 166
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 167
.............
If the Engine Won’t Start . 171
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Jump Starting . 173
..............
If the Engine Overheats . 174
.........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 177
..........
Charging System Indicator . 177
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 178
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Brake System Indicator . 179
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Closing the Moonroof . 180
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Fuses . 181
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Fuse Locations . 183
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Emergency Towing . 185
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed 165
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Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
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 necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
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). If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running,
the battery is not being charged.
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.
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. 1. 2. 3. 4.113
138
185
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owingCharging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
177
NOTICE:
Running the engine with low
oil pressure can cause serious
mechanical damage almost immediately.
Turn of f the engine as soon as you can
saf ely get the vehicle stopped.
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 52, 177
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Jump Starting . 173 ..............................
Maintenance . 162
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Specif ications . 191
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Bef ore Driving . 109
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Belts,Seat .8,19
...........................
Beverage Holders . 83
..................................
Booster Seats . 44
Brakes
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 110
...........................................
Fluid . 144
.............
Light, Burned-out . 149, 150
.........................................
Parking . 80
.................
System Indicator . 53, 179
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Wear Indicators . 127
.............................
Braking System . 127
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 110
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 62
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Brights, Headlights . 61
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 115
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Accessories . 115
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 116
...........
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 116
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 66
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 83
Adding
................................
Brake Fluid . 144
...............................
Clutch Fluid . 144
..........................
Engine Coolant . 141
..................................
Engine Oil . 138
...................
Transmission Fluid . 143
........
Windshield Washer Fluid . 142
Additional Inf ormation About .......................
Your Seat Belts . 19
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
...............
Seat Belt Maintenance . 21
..
Seat Belt System Components . 19
Additional Inf ormation About
...........................
Your Airbags . 22
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 28
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 27 How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work . 22
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Airbag System Components . 22
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Additives, Engine Oil . 139
Adjustments
..........................
Head Restraints . 72
.........................................
Mirrors . 79
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Seats . 71
...........................
Steering Wheel . 63
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Airbag (SRS) . 10, 22
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Air Conditioning System . 86
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Usage . 86
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 88
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Air Pressure, Tires . 157
.........................
Normal Driving . 157
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Antif reeze . 141
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock . 66
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Audio System . 90
Index
A
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights . 149
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Stop Light . 149
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Front Parking Lights . 148
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Front Side Marker Lights . 147
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Headlights . 145
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 150
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License Plate Lights . 152
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Side Marker Lights . 147
...........
Side Turn Signal Lights . 151
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Specif ications . 191
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Turn Signal Lights . 146
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Bulbs, Halogen . 145
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Cables, Jump Starting With . 173
............................
Capacities Chart . 190
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 47
...........................
Cargo Area Cover . 75
........................
Cargo, . 117
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 102
...................................
Operation . 101
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care . 97 .....................................
CD Changer . 96
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CD Changer Error Message . 99
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CD Error Message . 98
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CD Player . 96
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Certif ication Label . 188
...................................
Chains, tires . 161
Change Oil
........................................
How to . 139
......................................
When to . 133
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Changing a Flat Tire . 167
...
Charging System Indicator . 52, 177
Checking
.....................
Battery Condition . 162
................................
Brake Fluid . 144
...............................
Clutch Fluid . 144
..........................
Engine Coolant . 114
..................................
Engine Oil . 113
..........................................
Fuses . 181
...................
Transmission Fluid . 143
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 122
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Child Saf ety . 29
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Booster Seats . 44
...................................
Child Seats . 36
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 31
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Inf ants . 34
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Large Children . 43 .........................................
LATCH . 38
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Risks with Airbags . 30
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Small Children . 35
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Tethers . 39
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 30
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Clock . 104
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Clock, Setting the . 104
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Clutch Fluid . 144
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CO in the Exhaust . 194
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 123
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Compact Spare . 166
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Console Compartment . 83
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Controls, Instruments and . 49
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 141
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Checking . 114
.........................
Proper Solution . 141
...................
Temperature Gauge . 57
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 194
...............................
Cruise Control . 105
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Cruise Control Indicator . 54, 105
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Cup Holders . 83
how to carry tire
Index
C
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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
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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
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 127
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 140
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 67
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 192
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 124 ...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 121
....................................
Economy . 114
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 114
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Emergencies on the Road . 165
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Battery, Jump Starting . 173
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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
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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
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Overheating . 174
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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
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 62
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 167
If it won’t start
Index
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F
D
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CONT INUED
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 168
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Jack, Tire . 167
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Jump Starting . 173
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Keys . 64
Indicators
..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 54
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) . 53, 179
.................................
Brake Lamp . 53
................
Charging System . 52, 177
.............................
Cruise Control . 54
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) . 61
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High Beam . 61
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 55
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Low Fuel . 54
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Low Oil Pressure . 52, 177
...........................
Side Airbag Of f . 52
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SRS . 26, 52
Turn Signal and Hazard
.............................
Warning . 61, 62
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Washer Level . 54
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Inf ant Restraint . 34
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 157
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Normal Driving . 158
...................................
Inside Mirror . 79
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Inspection, Tire . 159
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Instrument Panel . 51
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 62
.................................
Interior Lights . 81 ........................................
Introduction . i
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 188
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 61
..........................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
..
Leaking of Exhaust into Vehicle . 47
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 145
.......................................
Indicator . 51
.........................................
Parking . 80
..................................
Turn Signal . 61
.....................................
Load Limit . 118
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 66 Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 65
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Fuel Fill Door . 111
............................................
Hatch . 68
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Low Coolant Level . 114
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Low Fuel Indicator . 54
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 125
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 52, 177
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 190
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 117
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Maintenance . 129
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 132
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Record . 135, 136
..........................................
Saf ety . 130
....................................
Schedule . 133
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 53, 178
...................
Manual Transmission . 124
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 143
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Meters, Gauges . 57
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 79
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 116
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Moonroof . 78
Index
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