2005 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN fuel

2005 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents

Introduction ........................................................................\
................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety........................................................................\
.........................................ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
.............................................4
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
......................................7
Seat belts, SRS, and child protection
Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
.........................................51
Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column
Features .......................................................................................................................\
.......................87
Climate, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLink
Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................121Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading
Driving ........................................................................\
......................................................................133
Engine and transmission operation
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................145
Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
..............................181
Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses
Technical Information........................................................................\
.............................................205
Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................221
Warranty and contact information
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................225How to order
Index........................................................................\
.............................................................................. I
Service Information Summary
Fluid capacities and tire pressures
Owner's Identification Form

Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
AIRBAGSHEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRUNK RELEASE POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH DASH LIGHTS
GAUGES
(P.88)
(P.
53)
(P. 61)
(P. 72)
(P. 80)
(P. 73) (P.
11, 23)
(P. 123)
(P.124) (P.
138)
(P. 136)

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .52
............................
Instrument Panel .53
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
..
Maintenance Required Indicator . 60
.............................................
Gauges .61
.....................................
Odometer .61
...................................
Trip Meter .61
..................................
Fuel Gauge .61
...................
Temperature Gauge . 62
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .63
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers . 64
...........
Turn Signal and Headlights . 65
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 66
...................
Hazard Warning Light . 67
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Rear Window Def ogger . 67
..........
Steering Wheel Adjustment . 68
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Keys and Locks .69
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Immobilizer System .70
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Ignition Switch .71
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Door Locks .72
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Power Door Locks .72
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Childproof Door Locks . 72
...........................................
Trunk .73
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 73
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Remote Transmitter .74 .................................................
Seats .76
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Power Windows .80
.........................................
Moonroof .81
.............................................
Mirrors .81
.................................
Parking Brake .83
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Interior Lights .84
...........
Interior Convenience Items . 85
.......................
Beverage Holders .86
..........
Accessory Power Sockets . 86
....................................
Glove Box .86
...............
Console Compartment . 86
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
51

AT model is shown.
Control L ocations
52
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLSCRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
MIRROR
CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES MOONROOF
CONTROLS
(P.
81) (P.
82)
(P. 72)
(P. 80) (P.
88)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.92)
DIGITAL CLOCK
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
TRUNK RELEASE (P. 73)
(P.
117)
(P.123)
(P.124) (P.
116 )
(P. 117)

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
U.S. L X, EX and Canadian L X-G and Si models
53
SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATORPARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.
57)
(P. 58)
(P.57) (P.
58)
(P.
60)
(P.
58)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P.57)
(P.
58)
(P.59) (P.
56)
(P.57, 196)
(P. 56, 194)
(P. 56, 194)
(P. 56, 195)
(P.138)

Instrument Panel
Canadian DX and SE models
54
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATORDAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WASHER LEVEL
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR SEAT BELT
REMINDER LIGHTMAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.
57)
(P. 59)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR(P. 58)
(P.60) (P.
58)
(P.
58)
(P.
59)
(P.
57)
(P.
58)
(P. 56, 194)
(P. 56, 194)
(P.56) (P.
57, 196)
(P. 56, 195)

Instrument Panel
U.S. DX model
Inst rument s and Cont rols
55
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP HIGH BEAM INDICATORSIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR SEAT BELT
REMINDER LIGHTMAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P.
57)
(P. 59) (P.
57)
(P.
58)
(P. 58)
(P.60) (P.
58)
(P.
56, 194)
(P. 56, 194)
(P. 56, 195)
(P.56) (P.
57, 196)

This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicators do not blink
or blink rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signaling.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning button, both turn signal
indicators blink. All turn signals on
the outside of the vehicle should
flash. This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. 65
65
165
158
117
Canadian models only
Only on models equipped with Cruise Control System
High Beam Indicator T runk-open Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Cruise Control Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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