2005 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN maintenance schedule

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If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission f iller bolt, and caref ully
f eel inside the bolt hole with your
f inger. The f luid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the f iller bolt, and tighten it securely. The timing belt should be replaced
at the intervals shown in the
maintenance schedule. Replace the
belt at 60,000 miles (100,000 km) if
you regularly drive your vehicle in
one or more of these conditions:
Manual T ransmission Fluid, T iming Belt
Timing Belt
Manual Transmission Fluid
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FILLER BOLT
Correct Level

Check the brake f luid level in the
reservoirs monthly.
Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 f luid, f rom a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake f luid can
cause corrosion and decrease the lif e
of the system. Have the brake
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible.The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If it is not, add
brake f luid to bring it up to that level.
Use the same fluid specified for the
brake system.
Low f luid level can indicate a leak in
the clutch system. Have this system
inspected as soon as possible.
Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage. Replace the brake f luid according to
the time recommendation in the
maintenance schedule.
Manual Transmission only
Brake and Clutch Fluid
Brake System
Clutch System
Maint enance
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MAX
MINMAX
MIN

Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark.Clean the hood latch assembly with a
mild cleaner, then lubricate it with a
multipurpose grease. Lubricate all
the moving parts (as shown),
including the pivot. Follow the time
and distance recommendations in
the Maintenance Schedule. If you
are not sure how to clean and grease
the latch, contact your dealer.
Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment. A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Power Steering Fluid, Hood L atch
Power Steering Fluid
Hood L atch
162
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL PIVOTS
LATCH
ASSEMBLY
T urning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.

Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(5-speed manual) or Park
(automatic).
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals. Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield. Disconnect the battery. If you store your vehicle f or 12
months or longer, have your dealer
perf orm the inspections called f or in
the 24 months/30,000 miles
(48,000 km) maintenance schedule
(Normal Conditions) as soon as you
take it out of storage (see page ).
The replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage.If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f an cycles twice).
Pref erably, do this once a month.
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Vehicle Storage
Maint enance
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ÎThe 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 . 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.
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 .
In Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian Motor Vehicle
Saf ety Standards (CMVSS) f or
Emissions valid at the time they are
manuf actured.
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.
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 routesthem from the crankcase back to the
intake manif old. They are then
drawn into the engine and burned.
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Crankcase Emissions Control
System Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery
The Clean Air Act
Emissions Cont rols
T echnical Inf ormation
215

CONT INUED
Locks.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 71
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Fuel Fill Door .123
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Power Door .72
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Trunk .73
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Low Coolant Level .125
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Low Fuel Indicator .58
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Lower Anchors .38
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 136
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,194
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 208
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Maintenance .145
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 148
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Record .151-152
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Required Indicator .60
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Saf ety .146
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Schedule .147-150
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 56,195
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Manual Transmission . 136
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 160
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Meters, Gauges .61
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Methanol in Gasoline . 213
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Mirrors, Adjusting .81 .........................................
Moonroof .81
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Closing Manually .196
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Operation .81
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Neutral Gear Position . 139
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New Vehicle Break-in . 122
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Normal Shif t Speeds .137
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 206
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 122
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Odometer .61
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Odometer, Trip .61
Oil ........................
Change, How to .155
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Change, When to .149
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Checking Engine .125
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Pressure Indicator . 56,194
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .154
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 71Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .215
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 214
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Outside Mirrors .82
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Overheating, Engine .191
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 148
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Oxygenated Fuels .213
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Panel Brightness Control . 66
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Park Gear Position .139
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Parking .141
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Parking Brake .83
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 57,196
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Parking Lights .65
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 217
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Playing the Radio .92
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Playing a Disc .99
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PGM-FI System .216
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .30
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General Guidelines .30
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Protecting Inf ants .35
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Protecting Small Children . 36
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Selecting Child Seats .37
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Installing a Child Seat .38
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Protecting Larger Children . 44
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Radiator Overheating . 191
Radio/CD/Cassette ..............................
Sound System .92
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Readiness Codes . 195,218
Rear Lights, Bulb .......................
Replacement .166-168
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Rear Seat, Folding .78
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Rear View Mirror .81
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Rear Window Def ogger . 67
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 76
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 137
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Reminder Lights .56
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Remote Transmitter .74 Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 169
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Engine Oil and Filter . 155
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Floor Mats .169
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Fuses .198
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Light Bulbs .163
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Schedule .147
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Seat Belts .169
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Timing Belt .160
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Tires .175
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Wiper Blades .170
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .125, 157
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Restraint, Child .30
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Reverse Gear Position . 139
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Rotation, Tire .175
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Saf ety Belts .10, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 224
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10 .............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 48
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .10, 20
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .21
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15,20
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Maintenance .21, 169
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .20, 56
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Seats, Adjusting the .76
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Serial Number .206
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Service Intervals .149-150
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Service Manual .225
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Service Station Procedures . 123
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Setting the Clock .115
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 138
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Shif t Lock Release .140
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Side Airbags .11, 26
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Cutof f Indicator .28, 57
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .165, 166
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Signaling Turns .65
Index
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