2005 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN manual transmission

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):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.
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or Neutral. Turn the ignition switch to START
(III). If the headlights do not dim,
check the condition of the f uses. If
the f uses are OK, there is
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 ).
Check these things:
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 .190 178
190 202
If theEngineWon’tStart
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Emergency T owing
Jump Starting
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There are three popular types of
prof essional towing equipment.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and lif t
them of f the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground. Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to Neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine.
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. The tow
truck uses metal cables with hooks
on the ends. These hooks go around
parts of the f rame or suspension and
the cables lif t that end of the vehicle
of f the ground. Your vehicle’s sus-
pension and body can be seriously
damaged.
If your vehicle cannot be transported
by f lat-bed, it should be towed by
wheel-lif t equipment with the f ront
wheels of f the ground. If , due to
damage, your vehicle must be towed
with the f ront wheels on the ground,
do the f ollowing:
5-speed Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission:
Emergency T owing
Wheel-lif t Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment Sling-t ype Equipment
T his is
an acceptable way to tow your
vehicle. This is the best way to trans-
port your vehicle. T his method of towing
is unacceptable.
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Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.

The Engine Number is stamped into
the engine block.
The Transmission Number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
Identif ication Numbers
T echnical Inf ormation
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NUMBER
ENGINE NUMBER

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Specif ications
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Dimensions
Weights
Engine Capacities
174.6 in (4,435 mm)
67.3 in (1,710 mm)
56.9 in (1,445 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
2.95 x 3.72 in (75.0 x 94.4 mm) 13.2 US gal (50
)
1.03 US gal (3.9
)
102 cu-in (1,668 cm
)
9.5
9.9 1.06 US gal (4.0
)
1.35 US gal (5.1
)
1.32 US gal (5.0)
3.4 US qt (3.2
)
3.7 US qt (3.5)
3.2 US qt (3.0)
3.5 US qt (3.3)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
2.9 US qt (2.7)
6.2 US qt (5.9)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
0.11 US gal (0.4
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC , SOHC VTEC
4-cylinder gasoline engine
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
PZFR6F-11
PKJ20CR-M11
NGK:
DENSO:
0.04 in (1.1 mm)
Front
Rear
Approx.
1:
2 : EX, Canadian Si EX, Canadian Si
1:
2:
3:
4:
Spark Plug Gap: Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
DX, LX, Canadian SE, LX-G DX, LX, Canadian SE, LX-G
Manual trans-
mission fluidIncluding filter
Windshield
washer reservoir
12
1
2 3
4
3
4
1
2
0
0.1 mm

The exhaust emissions controls
include three or f our systems: PGM-
FI, ignition timing control, exhaust
gas recirculation (SOHC VTEC
engine only), and three way catalytic
converter. These three or f our
systems work together to control the
engine’s combustion and minimize
the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.
The PGM-FI System uses sequential
multiport f uel injection.
It has three subsystems: air intake,
engine control, and f uel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM) in
automatic transmission vehicles or
the engine control module (ECM) in
manual transmission vehicles uses
various sensors to determine howmuch air is going into the engine. It
then controls how much f uel to inject
under all operating conditions.
The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Honda replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
qualitypartsmayincreasethe
emissions f rom your vehicle.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual f or more informa-
tion.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
system takes some of the exhaust
gas and routes it back into the intake
manif old. Adding exhaust gas to the
air/f uel mixture reduces the amount
of NOx produced when the f uel is
burned. This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
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Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement Parts
PGM-FI Syst em
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Exhaust Gas Recirculat ion (EGR)
Syst em
Ignit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Emissions Cont rols
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Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, f ull (around
3/4).
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 20° and
95°F.Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions. If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle re-tested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 8
hours or more. Keep the vehicle in Park
(automatic transmission) or
Neutral (manual transmission).
Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm,andholditthereuntilthe
temperature gauge rises to at least
1/4of thescale(about3minutes).
T esting of Readiness Codes
St at e Emissions T est ing
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .4, 52
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 224
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Def og and Def rost .91
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 67
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Def rosting the Windows . 91
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Dimensions .208 ...............
Dimming the Headlights . 65
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 159
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Engine Oil .125
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Directional Signals .65
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 142
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Disposal of Used Oil .156
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 72
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Power Door Locks .72
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 210
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission .136
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving .133
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Economy .126
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In Foreign Countries . 214
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 169
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Capacities Chart .208
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 47
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Carrying Cargo .129
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .113
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Operation .112
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Player .99
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Ceiling Light .84
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Certif ication Label .206
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Chains .177
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Changing a Flat Tire .183
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .155
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When to .149
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Charging System Indicator . 56,194
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 134
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Child Saf ety .30
Child Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 39
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Lower Anchors .38
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Tether Anchor Points . 42
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Childproof Door Locks . 72
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Clock, Setting the .115 ...................................
Clutch Fluid .161
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CO in the Exhaust .215
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 135
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Compact Spare .182
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Consumer Inf ormation . 222
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant ........................................
Adding .157
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Checking .125
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Proper Solution .157
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Temperature Gauge . 62
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .215
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Cruise Control Operation . 117
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 222
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Economy, Fuel .126
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Emergencies on the Road . 181
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Battery, Jump Starting . 190
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Brake System Indicator . 196
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Changing a Flat Tire . 183
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Charging System Indicator . 194
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Checking the Fuses . 198
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 194
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 195
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 196
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Overheated Engine . 191
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Emergency Brake .83
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Emergency Flashers .67
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Emergency Towing .202
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 73
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Emissions Controls .215
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Emissions Testing, State . 218
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 62
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Engine Speed Limiter . 137,140
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .56, 195
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,194
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 154
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Overheating .191
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Specif ications .208
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Starting .135
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Ethanol in Gasoline .213
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 215
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Exhaust Fumes .47
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Fan, Interior .89
Features, Comfort and ................................
Convenience .87
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 123
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .169
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Oil .155
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 160
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Shif ting the .136
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 67
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 183
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 159
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Brake .161
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Clutch .161
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Manual Transmission . 160
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Power Steering .162
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Windshield Washer . 158
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .97
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Folding Rear Seat .78 .....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 214
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Four-way Flashers .67
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Front Airbags .11, 23
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Fuel .122
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Fill Door and Cap .123
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Gauge .61
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Octane Requirement . 122
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Oxygenated .213
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Reserve Indicator .58
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Tank, Filling the .123
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Fuses, Checking the .198
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 126
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Gasohol .213
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Gasoline .122
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 58
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Gauge .61
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Octane Requirement . 122
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Tank, Filling the .123
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Gas Station Procedures . 123
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