2005 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK light

You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.When you turn the ignition switch to
START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Turn the ignition switch to START
(III). If the headlights do not dim,
check the condition of the f uses. If
thefusesareOK,thereis
probably something wrong with
the electrical circuit f or the
ignition switch or starter motor.
You will need a qualif ied
technician to determine the
problem (see
on page ).
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the vehicle
f rom a booster battery (see page
).
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights, and check
their brightness. If the headlights
areverydimordonotcomeonat
all, the battery is discharged. See
on page .
Check the transmission interlock.
The clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate.
Check these things:
Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):
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173 186
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Emergency T owing
Jump Starting
If theEngineWon’tStart
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the grounding strap
as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part of
the engine.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery.
Turn of f all the electrical
accessories: heater, A/C, stereo
system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in Neutral and set
the parking brake.
Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
To jump start your vehicle:1. 2. 3. 4.
Jump Starting
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A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyonenearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (seeon page ).
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ).
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads. The brake system indicator
normally comes on when
you turn the ignition switch
to ON (II), and as a
reminder to check the
parking brake. It will stay
on if you do not f ully
release the parking brake.
144 186Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
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Canada
U.S.
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Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Remove the screws with a
phillips-head screwdriver.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are off.
Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use box and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each one with the f use
puller provided in the under-hood
fuse box.Look f or a burned wire inside the
f use. If it is burned, replace it with
one of the spare f uses of the same
rating or lower.
1. 2. 3. 4.
5.
Fuses
182 BLOWN
BLOWN
FUSE
FUSE PULLER
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Î No. Amps. Circuits Protected
1 23456789
1011121314151617181920 20A15A
7.5A
20A10A15A15A20A10A40A30A40A40A40A20A20A20A60A80A40A50A Condenser Fan
Small Light
Interior Light
Cooling Fan
Hazard
FI ECU
Horn, Stop
ABS (F/S)
Back Up
ABS Motor
Rear Defroster
Heater Motor
Power Window
Option
Lef t Headlight
Door Lock
Right Headlight
Main Fuse EPS
Main Fuse Battery
Main Fuse Ignition
On Canadian model
Fuse Locations
184
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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No. Circuits Protected No. Circuits Protected
Amps. Amps.
123456789
10 Ignition Coil
LAF Heater
Daytime Running Lights
Alternator
Not Used
Power Window Relay
Moonroof
ACC Radio
Rear Wiper
Meter 111213141516171819202122 23 2425
ABS
Daytime Running Lights
SRS
Power Mirror
Not Used
Heated Seat
Fuel Pump
Accessory Power Socket
Turn Signal Lights
Front Wiper
Not Used
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
Driver’s Power Window
Not Used
Not Used
15A20A10A10A
7.5A 20A
7.5A 10A
7.5A 7.5A7.5A
10A10A 20A 15A15A
7.5A 30A 20A20A
2: Not Used
1: On Canadian model
1 1
2
Fuse Locations
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
193
Air Conditioning
Lights Battery
Tires
Alignment
Fuses
HFC-134a (R-134a)
16.9 18.6 oz (500 550 g) SP-10
12 V 60 W
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Headlights
Front turn signal
Front parking light
Side turn signal light
Front side marker
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Front ceiling light/Spotlights
Center ceiling light
Cargo area light 12 V 5 W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
8W
5W
5W
5W
18 W
2CP(3.8W)
21/5 W
21 W
2CP(3.8W)
5W
3CP(5W)
21 W
12 V 51 W
Capacity Size
Pressure
Toe-in
CamberCaster
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
T135/70D15 99M P205/55R16 89V 1°36’
0°51’
0°09’
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
36 AH/5 HR
12 V Interior
Under-hood
45 AH/20 HR
12 V See page 185 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard.
See page 184 or the fuse box
cover.
FrontRear
FrontRear
Front
Front/Rear
Spare
FrontRear
Spare
HILO
(HB3)(HB4)
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The burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several by-
products. Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating f rom the tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Con-
trolling the production of NOx, CO,
and HC is important to the environ-
ment. Under certain conditions of
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC
react to f orm photochemical ‘‘smog.’’
Carbon monoxide does not contri-
bute to smog creation, but it is a
poisonous gas. The United States Clean Air Act
sets standards f or automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
Scheduled maintenance is on page
.
In Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission
requirements, as specif ied in an
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are
manuf actured.
Your vehicle has a positive
crankcase ventilation system. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase f rom going into
the atmosphere. The positive crankcase ventilation valve routes
them from the crankcase back to the
intake manif old. They are then
drawn into the engine and burned.
The onboard ref ueling vapor
recovery (ORVR) system captures
the f uel vapors during ref ueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
f illed with activated carbon. While
driving, the f uel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned of f .
As gasoline evaporates in the f uel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister f illed with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is of f . Af ter
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
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Emissions Cont rols
The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery
Evaporative Emissions Control
System
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