2005 HONDA CIVIC COUPE airbag

On models without side airbagsOn models with side airbags On vehicle with side airbags
U.S. models Canadian models
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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HOOD DOORJAMBS
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the
text.
Shif t lever position indicators f or HX model are shown on page .
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
U.S.: HX, L X, EX, and Special Edition, Canada: L X, Si
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IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATORMAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P. 56)
(P. 55)
(P. 54, 200)
(P. 54, 200) (P. 54, 201) (P. 138)
SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATORS (P. 54)
(P. 56)
(P. 54)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 56)
(P. 57) (P. 56)
(P. 55, 202)
(P. 54)
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
(P. 55) PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
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Instrument Panel
Canada: DX, DX Special Edition, REVERB
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LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATORDAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WASHER LEVEL
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATORPARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATORSIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P. 54)
(P. 56)
(P. 54, 200)
(P. 54, 200) (P. 54, 201) (P. 54)(P. 55)
(P. 57) (P. 55, 202)
(P. 56) (P. 56)
(P. 55)
(P. 54)
(P. 56)
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
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Instrument Panel
U.S.: DX and Value Package
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P. 54)
(P. 56)
(P. 54, 200)
(P. 54, 200)
(P. 54)
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 55)
(P. 57) (P. 55, 202)
(P. 56)
(P. 54)
(P. 56)
(P. 54, 201)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It
reminds you and your passengers to
f asten your seat belts. A beeper also
sounds if you have not f astened your
seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II) bef ore f astening your seat 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. 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 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 .
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 .
See page .
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200
201
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If equipped
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Side Airbag Of f Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Instrument Panel Indicators
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When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags and anti-lock brakes.Bef ore installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interf ere with
proper operation.
Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make it unsaf e. Bef ore you make any
modif ications or add any accessories,
be sure to read the f ollowing
inf ormation.
Your dealer has Honda accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle, or improve its perf ormance.
These accessories have been
designed and approved f or your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
Although non-Honda accessories
may f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling and stability.
Bef ore installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer for assistance.
If possible, have your dealer
inspect the f inal installation.204
A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
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Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
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Some examples are:Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interf ere with the operation of
your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
Removing parts f rom your vehicle,
or replacing components with
non-Honda components could
seriously af f ect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, and reliability.
Non-Honda wheels, because they
are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components.
Raising your vehicle with a
non-Honda suspension kit can
af f ect the handling and stability.
Lowering your vehicle with a
non-Honda suspension kit that
signif icantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
If you plan to modif y your vehicle,
consult your dealer.Modif ying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle’s
safety features can make the
systems inef f ective.
Modif ying Your Vehicle
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 54, 200
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Jump Starting . 196
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Maintenance . 184
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Specif ications . 215
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Bef ore Driving . 121
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders . 83
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Booster Seats . 42
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 147
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Break-in, New Linings . 122
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Bulb Replacement . 173 ...........................................
Fluid . 168
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Parking . 81
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System Design . 146
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System Indicator . 55, 202
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Wear Indicators . 146
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Braking System . 146
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 122
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 63
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Brights, Headlights . 62
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 173
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Brake Lights . 173
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Front Parking Lights . 172
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Front Side Marker Lights . 172
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Headlights . 170
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High-mount Brake Light . 174
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Specif ications . 215
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Turn Signal Lights . 172
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Bulbs, Halogen . 170
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Capacities Chart . 214
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 45
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Accessories and Modif icatons . 128
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 68
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Accessory Power Socket . 85
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Adding Engine Coolant . 162
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Additives, Engine Oil . 160
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 65
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
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Air Conditioning System . 88
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Usage . 89
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Air Pressure, Tires . 178
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High Speed Driving . 179
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Normal Driving . 179
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 122
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Antif reeze . 162
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 55, 147
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Operation . 147
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 114
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock . 68
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Audio System . 92
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 119 .............
Automatic Speed Control . 117
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Automatic Transmission . 138
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Capacity, Fluid . 214
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Checking Fluid Level . 165
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Shif ting . 138
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 138
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Shif t Lever Positions . 138
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Shif t Lock Release . 141
Index
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B C
INDEX
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