2005 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK oil level

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. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action. 1. 2. 3. 4.113
138
186
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
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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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 4, 50
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Daytime Running Lights . 61
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 53
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Dead Battery, What to Do . 173
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 204
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Def og and Def rost . 89
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 62
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Def rosting the Windows . 89
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Dimensions . 192
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Dimming the Headlights . 61
Dipstick
..................................
Engine Oil . 113
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Directional Signals . 61
Disabled, Towing Your Vehicle
..................................................
If . 186
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 127
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Disposal of Used Oil . 140
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 67
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 194
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 124 ...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving . 121
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Economy . 114
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Fan, Interior . 87
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Feature . 85
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 111
Filter
...............................................
Oil . 139
Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 143
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Shif ting the . 124
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Economy, Fuel . 114
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Electric Power Steering (EPS) . 55
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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
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Changing a Flat Tire . 167
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Charging System Indicator . 177
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Checking the Fuses . 181
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 177
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 178
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Overheated Engine . 174
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Emergency Brake . 80
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Emergency Flashers . 62
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Emergency Towing . 186
.......................
Emissions Controls . 196Engine
.........................
Adding Coolant . 141
.........................
Break-in Period . 110
Coolant Temperature
.......................................
Gauge . 58 .............................. 171
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 52, 178
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 52, 177
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 138
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Overheating . 174
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Specif ications . 192
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Starting . 123
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Engine Speed Limiter . 125
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 196
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Exhaust Fumes . 47
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 18
If it won’t start
Index
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INDEX
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Indicator Lights, Instrument.............................................
Panel . 51
Indicators
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 54
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) . 53, 179
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Brake Lamp . 53
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Charging System . 52, 177
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Cruise Control . 54
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) . 61
.
EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 55
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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
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Side Airbag Of f . 52
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SRS . 27, 52
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning . 53
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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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Inside Mirror . 79
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Inspection, Tire . 159
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Installing a Child Seat . 37 ..............
Instruments and Controls . 49
............................
Instrument Panel . 51
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 62
...........
Interior Convenience Items . 83
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Interior Lights . 81
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Introduction . i
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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
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Label, Certif ication . 190
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Label, Saf ety . 48
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Lane Change, Signaling . 61
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 20
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Leaking of Exhaust into Vehicle . 47
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 145 ..........................................
Ceiling . 81
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Cargo Area . 81
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Indicator . 51
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Parking . 61
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Turn Signal . 61
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Load Limit . 118
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 66
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 66
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Fuel Fill Door . 111
............................................
Hatch . 67
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Low Coolant Level . 114
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Low Fuel Indicator . 54
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 124
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 52, 177
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 192
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 117
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
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Additional Safety Precautions . 28
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Airbag Components . 23
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Airbag Service . 28
How the Side Airbag
...............
Of f Indicator Works . 27
How the SRS Indicator
.......................................
Works . 27
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work . 24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
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SRS Indicator . 27, 52
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 66
.......................
Starting the Engine . 123
In Cold Weather at High
..................................
Altitude . 123
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With a Dead Battery . 173
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 174
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 63
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 66
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Stereo Sound System . 90
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Storing Your Vehicle . 163
Supplemental Restraint
......................................
System . 11
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Servicing . 28 .........................
SRS Indicator . 27, 52
...................
System Components . 23
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Synthetic Oil . 138
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Tachometer . 57
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 149
Taking Care of the
...............................
Unexpected . 165
....................................
Tape Player . 100
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 194
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 196
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 197
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 58
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 198
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 63
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Time, Setting the . 104
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Tire Chains . 161
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 167
...........................
Tire Inf ormation . 195
...............................................
Tires . 157
..............................
Air Pressure . 157 .........................
Checking Wear . 159
..........................
Compact Spare . 166
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 194
......................................
Inf lation . 157
..................................
Inspection . 159
...................................
Replacing . 160
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Rotating . 160
...........................................
Snow . 161
............................
Specif ications . 193
................................
Tire Chains . 161
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 167
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 126
................
Emergency Wrecker . 186
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 143
...........................
Fluid Selection . 143
..............
Identif ication Number . 190
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 124
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Treadwear . 194
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Indicator . 159
.......................................
Trip Meter . 57
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Turn Signals . 61
Index
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Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 165
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 194
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Unleaded Gasoline . 110
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 140
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 118
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Vehicle Dimensions . 192
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 190
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 163
........................................
Ventilation . 88
.................................................
VIN . 190
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 138
Warning Beepers
...................................
Headlights . 61
.............................
Key in Ignition . 66
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 48
..................
Warranty Coverages . 203 Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 142
.......................................
Indicator . 54
.....................................
Operation . 60
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 63
............
Alignment and Balance . 159
..........................
Compact Spare . 166
......................................
Wrench . 167
...................................
Replacing . 160
Windows ...........................................
Power . 76
...........................
Rear, Def ogger . 62
Windshield
.....................................
Def roster . 89
.........................................
Washer . 60
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 154
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Operation . 60
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Worn Tires . 159
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 186
U.S. and Canada only
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