2005 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN odometer

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
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
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Maintenance Required Indicator . 60
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Gauges .61
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Odometer .61
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Trip Meter .61
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Fuel Gauge .61
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Temperature Gauge . 62
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .63
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 64
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 65
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 66
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Hazard Warning Light . 67
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Rear Window Def ogger . 67
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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
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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
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Moonroof .81
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Mirrors .81
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Parking Brake .83
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Interior Lights .84
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Interior Convenience Items . 85
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Beverage Holders .86
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Accessory Power Sockets . 86
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Glove Box .86
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Console Compartment . 86
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The odometer shows the total dis-
tance your vehicle has been driven.
It measures miles in U.S. models and
kilometers in Canadian models.
It is illegal under U.S. f ederal law and
Canadian provincial regulations to
disconnect, reset, or alter the
odometer with the intent to change
the number of miles or kilometers
indicated.This meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it.
There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Switch between these
displays by pressing the Select/
Reset button repeatedly.Each trip meter works independently,
so you can keep track of two
dif f erent distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the Select/Reset
button until the number resets to
‘‘0.0.’’ Both trip meters will reset if
the vehicle’s battery goes dead or is
disconnected.
This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
of f the ignition.
Gauges
Odometer
T rip Meter Fuel Gauge
U.S. L X, EX and Canadian L X-G and Si models
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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ODOMETER/TRIP METER SELECT/RESET KNOB
The U.S. instrument
panel is shown TACHOMETER
SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
FUEL GAUGE
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.

This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In
severe driving conditions, the pointer
may rise to the upper zone. If it
reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull
safely to the side of the road. Turn to
page f or instructions and
precautions on checking the engine’s
cooling system.191
Gauges
Temperature Gauge
Canadian DX model U.S. DX model
62
ODOMETER/TRIP METER
TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER
SELECT/RESET KNOBFUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE GAUGE ODOMETER/TRIP METERSPEEDOMETER
SELECT/RESET KNOB
FUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE GAUGE

The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights. Turn the knob to
adjust the brightness.There are six brightness levels.
When you turn the knob, the
odometer/trip meter display
changes to circles that show you the
current level. You will hear a tone
when you reach the maximum or
minimum brightness.Adjust the brightness to the desired
level with the headlight switch of f ,
and also with the headlight switch on.
To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to
or . Turning the Select/
Reset knob f ully to the right will
return the instrument panel to the
brightness adjusted with the
headlight switch of f and a tone will
sound.OnLX,USEX,andCanadianSimodels
Instrument Panel Brightness
66
SELECT/RESET KNOB
DX models KNOB LX, U.S. EX, and Canadian
Si models

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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