2005 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN fuel pressure

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

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)

Park with the driver’s side closest
to the gas pump.even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapors f rom going into the
atmosphere. Consult your dealer.
Screw the f uel f ill cap back on
until it clicks at least three times.
If you do not properly tighten the
cap, the Malfunction Indicator
Lampmaycomeon(seepage
).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Open the f uel f ill door by pushing
on the lever to the left of the
driver’s seat. Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Place the cap in the holder on the
fuel fill door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
1.
2.
3.
4.5.
6.
195
If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Service Station Procedures
Ref ueling
Bef ore Driving
123
Push
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.

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We recommend the use of Honda
parts and f luids whenever you have
maintenance done. U.S. Vehicles:
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page .
Your authorized dealer knows your
vehicle best and can provide
competent, ef f icient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
skilled person to keep your
warranties in ef f ect. Keep all the
receipts as proof of completion, and
have the person who does the work
f ill out the Maintenance Record.
Check your warranty booklet f or
more inf ormation.
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed at the recommended time
or mileage period to ensure long-
term reliability. 125
159 161
172 125
163
Maintenance Schedule
Servicing Your Vehicle Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.Owner’s Maintenance Checks
148

Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge. Overinf lated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.
Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure at least once a month. Even
tires that are in good condition may
lose one to two psi (10 to 20 kPa, 0.1
to 0.2 kgf /cm ) per month.
Remember to check the spare tire at
thesametime.
Check the air pressures when the
tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked f or at least
three hours, or driven less than 1
mile (1.6 km). Add or release air, if
needed, to match the recommended
cold tire pressures on page .If you check air pressures when the
tires are hot (driven f or several
miles), you will see readings 4 to 6
psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4 kgf /cm )
higher than the cold readings. This
is normal. Do not let air out to match
the recommended cold air pressure.
The tire will be underinf lated.
Youshouldgetyourowntire
pressure gauge and use it whenever
you check your tire pressures. This
will make it easier f or you to tell if a
pressure loss is due to a tire problem
and not due to a variation between
gauges.
While tubeless tires have some
ability to self -seal if they are
punctured, you should look closely
for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure.
173
Tires
Inf lation Guidelines
172

CONT INUED
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Charging System Indicator . 194
..................
Checking the Fuses . 198
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 194
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 195
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 196
..................
Overheated Engine . 191
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Emergency Brake .83
......................
Emergency Flashers .67
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Emergency Towing .202
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 73
.......................
Emissions Controls .215
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 218
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 62
......
Engine Speed Limiter . 137,140
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .56, 195
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,194
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 154
...............................
Overheating .191
............................
Specif ications .208
.......................................
Starting .135
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Ethanol in Gasoline .213
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 215
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .47
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
.....................................
Fan, Interior .89
Features, Comfort and ................................
Convenience .87
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 123
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .169
...............................................
Oil .155
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 160
................................
Shif ting the .136
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 67
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 183
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 159
..........................................
Brake .161
.........................................
Clutch .161
..............
Manual Transmission . 160
..........................
Power Steering .162
..................
Windshield Washer . 158
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .97
...........................
Folding Rear Seat .78 .....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 214
..........................
Four-way Flashers .67
............................
Front Airbags .11, 23
.................................................
Fuel .122
......................
Fill Door and Cap .123
...........................................
Gauge .61
................
Octane Requirement . 122
...............................
Oxygenated .213
........................
Reserve Indicator .58
........................
Tank, Filling the .123
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Fuses, Checking the .198
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 126
..........................................
Gasohol .213
.........................................
Gasoline .122
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 58
...........................................
Gauge .61
................
Octane Requirement . 122
........................
Tank, Filling the .123
................
Gas Station Procedures . 123
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