2005 HONDA CIVIC COUPE dashboard

To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C stays on.
Press the A/C button to turn it of f .Keep the system completely of f
f or short periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator does not come
on if it was of f to start with.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel below each vent.
This sends more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select f resh air
mode to avoid f ogging the windows.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving. Turningthefanspeedand
temperature control dials all the way
to the left shuts off the system
completely.
Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. The
A/C indicator will not come on if it
was off to start with.
Adjust the temperature so the
airf low f eels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents. 1. 2. 3.
1. 2. 3. 4.5.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
T o Def og and Def rost T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the WindowsTo Turn Everything Of f
Features
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If the hood latch handle moves
stif f ly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
Put your f ingers under the f ront
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the lef t until
you f eel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up to release it.
Lif t up the hood.
Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least three times.
If you do not properly tighten the
cap, the Malf unction Indicator
Lampmaycomeon(seepage
).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
1.
2.
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5. 6. Opening and Closing the Hood
Service Station Procedures
124
HOOD
RELEASE
HANDLE
LATCH
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Your vehicle has several identif ying
numbers located in various places.
The vehicle identif ication number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
dealer uses to register your vehicle
f or warranty purposes. It is also
necessary f or licensing and insuring
your vehicle. The easiest place to
find the VIN is on a plate fastened to
the top of the dashboard. You can
seeitbylookingthroughthe
windshield on the driver’s side. It is
also on the certification label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb,
and is stamped on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is
also provided in bar code on the
certif ication label.
Identif ication Numbers
212
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERCERTIFICATION LABEL
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 3, 50
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Daytime Running Lights . 62
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 55
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Dead Battery . 196
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 226
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 64
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Def rosting the Windows . 91
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Dimensions . 214
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Dimming the Headlights . 62
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 165
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Engine Oil . 125
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Carrying Cargo . 130
Cassette Player
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Care . 113
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Operation . 111
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care . 108
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CD Changer . 99
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CD Changer Error Messages . 110
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CD Player . 99
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CD Player Error Messages . 109
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Ceiling Light . 86
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Certif ication Label . 212
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Chains, Tires . 183
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Changing a Flat Tire . 189
Changing Oil
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How to . 160
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When to . 153
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Charging System Indicator . 54, 200
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 134
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Child Saf ety . 27
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Booster Seats . 42
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Child Seats . 34
Important Saf ety
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Reminders . 27, 30
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Inf ants . 32
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Large Children . 41 .........................................
LATCH . 36
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Risks with Airbags . 28
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Small Children . 33
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Tethers . 40
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Warning Labels . 46
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 28
Child Seats ......................................
Installing . 35
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Lower Anchors . 36
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Selecting . 34
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Tether Anchor Points . 40
Claning ...................................
Seat Belts . 174
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Clock . 115
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Clutch Fluid . 168
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CO in the Exhaust . 220
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Coat Hook . 84
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 135
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Compact Spare Tire . 188
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Console Compartment . 83
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Consumer Inf ormation . 224
Continuously Variable Transmission
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(CVT) . 142
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Controls, Instruments and . 49
Coolant
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Adding . 162 ....................................
Checking . 126
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Proper Solution . 162
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Temperature Gauge . 59
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 219
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Cruise Control Indicator . 56
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Cruise Control Operation . 117
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Cup Holders . 83
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 224
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