2005 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN warning light

Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
5
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERSHAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES
TILT ADJUSTMENT
MIRROR CONTROLS MOONROOF HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH AUDIO SYSTEM
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.
92)
(P.
65)
(P.64) (P.
67)
(P. 81)
(P. 82) (P.68) (P.
67)
(P.
117)
(P.117 ) (P.
115 )

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
.
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
51

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
58

Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
63
MOONROOFHAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
TILT ADJUSTMENT
MIRROR CONTROLS HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
CRUISE CONTROL
SWITCHESREAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH HORN
(P.
81) (P.
65)
(P.64) (P.
67)
(P.67)
(P. 117)
(P.
68)
(P.
82)
(P.
117)

Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel to f lash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in
a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your vehicle is disabled. The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side-
to-side.
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator
above the button comes on to show
the def ogger is on. If you do not turn
it of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn the
def ogger on again when you restart
the vehicle.
Hazard Warning L ight, Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning Light Rear Window Def ogger
Inst rument s and Cont rols
67

If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor mat and the trunk f loor by
lif ting up on the back edge.
Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire. Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or Reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
5. 4. 3.
2. 1.
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
183
SPARE TIRE TRUNK FLOOR
JACK
TOOL KIT
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.

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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
H I
J
K
L
IV

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Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .181
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 210
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Unleaded Gasoline .122 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 156
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Vanity Mirror .85
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 130
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Vehicle Dimensions .208
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 206
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Vehicle Storage .179
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Ventilation .90
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VIN .206
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Viscosity, Oil .154
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 48
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Warranty Coverages .223
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 158
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Indicator .58
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Operation .64
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 68
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Alignment and Balance . 174
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Compact Spare .182 ......................................
Wrench .184
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 80
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Rear, Def ogger .67
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .64
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Def roster .91
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Washers .64
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .170
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Operation .64
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Worn Tires .174
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 202
Towing
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A Trailer .144
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Emergency Towing . 202
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Traction Devices .177
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .159
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .160
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Fluid Selection . 159,160
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Identif ication Number . 206
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Shif ting the Automatic . 138
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Shif ting the Manual . 136
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Treadwear .210
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Trip Meter .61
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Trunk .73
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Opening .73
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Open Monitor Light . 58
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Turn Signals .65 : U.S. and Canada only
Index
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VIII