2005 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK open 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.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 fingers between the front
edge of the hood near the center.
The hood latch handle is above
the ‘‘H’’ logo. Push this handle up
until it releases the hood. Lif t thehood. Pull the support rod out of its clip
and insert the end into the
designated hole(s) in the hood.
2.
3.
5. 6.
1.
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Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
112 LATCH
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given on the maintenance
schedule.
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability.Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. The oil
and f ilter collect contaminants that
can damage your engine if they are
not removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
1. 2.
CONT INUED
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
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OIL DRAIN BOLT WASHER
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Turn the socket one-quarter turn
counterclockwise to remove it
from the lens.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.Open the hood. The f ront parking
light is next to the headlight bulb.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Put the socket back into its hole in
the lens and turn it clockwise until
it locks.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Place the tabbed end of the side
marker assembly into the bumper
f irst, then the looped end. Press on
the looped end to get the assembly
to snap back in place. Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is
working.
1. 2. 3. 4.5.
3.4.5. 6.
2.
Replacing a Front Parking L ight Bulb
Lights
148 SOCKET
BULB
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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
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
173
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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Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (seeon page ).
If you do not f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Neutral,
and set the parking brake. Turn
of f the all accessories, and turn on
the hazard warning indicators.
1. 2.3. 4. 5. 6.
186
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
175
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
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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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If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, check f or a
blown f use f irst. Determine f rom the
chart on pages and , or the
diagram on the f use box lid, which
f uses control that device. Check
those fuses first, but check all the
f uses bef ore deciding that a blown
f use is the cause. Replace any blown
f uses, and check if the device works.
The under-hood f use box is located
in the back of the engine
compartment on the lef t side. To
open it, push the tabs as shown.
The vehicle’s f uses are contained in
two fuse boxes. The interior fuse
box is located underneath the
steering column. To open it, turn the
knobsasshown. 184 185
Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
181
UNDER-HOOD
INTERIOR
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 62
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 167
Fluids
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Brake . 144
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Clutch . 144
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Manual Transmission . 143
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Windshield Washer . 142
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception . 93
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Folding Rear Seat . 73
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Four-way Flashers . 62
Front End, Towing by
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Emergency Wrecker . 186
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting . 71
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Airbags . 24
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Fuel . 110
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Economy . 114
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Fill Door and Cap . 111
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Gauge . 57
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Octane Requirement . 110
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Recommendations . 110
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Reserve Indicator . 54
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Tank, Filling the . 111
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Fuses, Checking the . 181 ...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 114
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Gasoline . 110
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 54
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Gauge . 57
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Octane Requirement . 110
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Tank, Filling the . 111
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Gas Station Procedures . 111
Gauges
Engine Coolant ...........................
Temperature . 58
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Fuel . 57
Gearshif t Lever Positions
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Manual Transmission . 124
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Glove Box . 83
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 145
Hatch
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Opening the . 67
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Hazard Warning Button . 62
Headlights
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Daytime Running Lights . 61
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High Beam Indicator . 53 ...........
High Beams, Turning on . 61
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Low Beams, Turning on . 61
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Reminder Beeper . 61
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 145
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Turning on . 61
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Head Restraints . 72
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Heating and Cooling . 86
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High Altitude, Starting at . 123
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High-Low Beam Switch . 61
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Hood, Opening and Closing . 112
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Horn .5,59
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Hot Coolant, Warning about . 141
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Hydraulic Clutch . 144
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 190
If Your Vehicle Has to be
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Towed . 186
Ignition ..............................................
Keys . 64
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Switch . 66
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Timing Control System . 197
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Immobilizer System . 65
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
Index
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