2005 HONDA CIVIC COUPE parking brake

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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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This indicator has two f unctions:Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch 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 more inf ormation, see
page . This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem with
theABS.If thishappens,haveyour
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock f unction. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
On Canadian models, 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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If equipped
Canadian models only
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator High Beam Indicator
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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U.S. Canada
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Turn Signal
Of f
Parking and indicator lights
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever and
hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on with the key
removed f rom the ignition switch,
you will hear a reminder tone when
you open the driver’s door.
Push the lever
f orward until you hear a click to turn
on the high beams. The blue high
beam indicator will come on (see
page ). Pull the lever back to return to the low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights and the high
beam indicator come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
switch of f , even if you set the
parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
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Canadian models only
Turn Signal and Headlights
Turn Signal
Headlights On
High BeamsDaytime Running L ights
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The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off.To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ).
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On Canadian Si models
Power Mirror Heaters Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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PARKING BRAKE
LEVER
U.S. : Value Package, LX, EX, Special
Edition
Canada: DX Special Edition, REVERB,
LX, Si PARKING BRAKE LEVER
U.S. : DX, HX
Canada: DX
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles.
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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.
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5. 6. Opening and Closing the Hood
Service Station Procedures
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HOOD
RELEASE
HANDLE
LATCH
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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Push the clutch pedal down all the
way. START (III) does not
f unction unless the clutch pedal is
depressed.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in START for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start right away, pause
f or at least 10 seconds bef ore
trying again.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
downandholdittherewhile
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 5.
If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
5. 6.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission: 67
Starting the Engine
Driving
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Immobilizer System
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. See
on page .
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