2005 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN hood open

Bef ore you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use, and how to check
the levels of important f luids. You
also need to know how to properly
store luggage or packages. The
inf ormation in this section will help
you. If you plan to add any
accessories to your vehicle, please
read the information in this section
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Break-in Period .122
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Fuel Recommendation . 122
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Service Station Procedures . 123
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Ref ueling .123
Opening and Closing the .......................................
Hood .124
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Oil Check .125
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Engine Coolant Check . 125
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Fuel Economy .126
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Accessories and Modif ications . 127
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Carrying Cargo .129
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving
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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 f ingers between the f ront
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 the
hood. Lif t it up slightly to remove the
support rod f rom the hole. Put the
support rod back into its holding clip.
Lower the hood to about a f oot (30
cm) above the f ender, then let it
drop. Make sure it is securely
latched. To Close the Hood:
Pull the support rod out of its clip,
and insert the end into the hole on
the f ront lef t side of the hood.
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Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
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HOOD
RELEASE
HANDLE LATCH
GRIP
SUPPORT ROD CLIP

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.
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.
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.
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2.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
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DRAIN BOLT WASHER

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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start your vehicle with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it. 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.
The numbers in the illustration show
you the order to connect the jumper
cables.
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 acces-
sories: heater, A/C, stereo system,
lights, etc. Put the transmission in
Neutral or Park, and set the
parking brake.
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2.
3.
Jump Starting
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
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BOOSTER BATTERY
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
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.

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 don’t 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 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 or
Park, and set the parking brake.
Turn of f all the accessories, and
turn on the hazard indicator.
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 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.
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If theEngineOverheats
Emergency
Towing
192
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.

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 within10seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page
). 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 or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action. If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
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4.
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L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owingCharging System Indicator
194
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.

Use a screwdriver or coin to
remove the round plug in the
center of the headliner.Insert the moonroof wrench into
the socket behind this plug. Turn
the wrench until the moonroof is
f ully closed.
Remove the wrench. Reinstall the
round plug.
If you need to close the moonroof
manually, it means the moonroof
opening/closing f unction is
developing a problem. Have your
vehicle checked by your dealer.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.
The under-hood f use box is on the
passenger’s side next to the battery.
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6.
4.
Closing t he Moonroof
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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ROUND PLUG
SOCKET
MOONROOF WRENCH INTERIOR

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Keys .69
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 62
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Fuel .61
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 138
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .136
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Glove Box .86
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 163
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 67
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .163
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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High Beam Indicator . 58
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Reminder Beeper .65
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 163
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Turning on .65
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Head Restraints .77
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Heating and Cooling .88
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High Altitude, Starting at . 135
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High-Low Beam Switch . 65
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High-mount Brake Light . 168
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Hood Latch .162 .......................
Hood, Opening the .124
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Horn .63
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Hydraulic Clutch .161
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 183
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Jack, Tire .183
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Jump Starting .190
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 206
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .69
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Switch .71
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Timing Control System . 216
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 56
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Inf ant Restraint .35
Inf ant Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 39
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Lower Anchors .38
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Tether Anchor Points . 42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 172
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High Speed Driving . 173
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Normal Driving .173
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Inside Mirror .81
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Inspection, Tire .174
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Lights . 56
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 66.................................
Interior Lights .84
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Introduction .i
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Label, Certif ication .206
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Lane Change, Signaling . 65
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,20
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LATCH Anchor System . 39
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .163
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Indicator .56
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Parking .57
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Turn Signal .58
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Load Limit .130
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 71
Index
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