2006 HONDA CIVIC COUPE key

Do this if pushing on the brake pedal
and pressing the release button does
not shif t the transmission out of
Park:Set the parking brake.
Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Put a cloth on the edge of the shif t
lock release slot cover. Using a
small f lat-tipped screwdriver or a metal f ingernail f ile, caref ully pry
on the edge of the cover to remove
it.
Insert the key in the shift lock
release slot.
If you need to use the shif t lock
release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have it
checked by your dealer.
Push down on the key while you
pressthereleasebuttononthe
shif t lever and move the lever out
of Park to neutral. Remove the key from the shift
lock release slot, then install the
cover. Make sure the notch on the
cover is on the rear.
Return the key to the ignition
switch, press the brake pedal, and
restart the engine.
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.6.
Automatic Transmission
Shif t L ock Release
Driving
201
COVER
SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOTRELEASE BUTTON
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Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to
on page .
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.
Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem (see
on page ).
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the vehicle
f rom a booster battery (see page ). 272
248
259 75
194 266
272Emergency
Towing
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine
Emergency T owing
If theEngineWon’tStart
258
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications .186
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .76
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Accessory Power Sockets .104
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Adding Engine Coolant .224
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .221
.......
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .73
.........
Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,21
..............
Air Conditioning System .110
.........................................
Usage .113
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .242
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .180
......................................
Antif reeze .224
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .59, 204
...................................
Operation .204
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 172
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .76
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Audio System .115
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 78
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 175..............
Automatic Transmission . 198
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .278
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 228
.......................................
Shif ting .198
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .198
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 198
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 201
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .57, 263
............................
Jump Starting .259
..............................
Maintenance .248
............................
Specif ications .279
..............................
Bef ore Driving .179
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
.........................
Beverage Holders .103
..................................
Booster Seats .47
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 204
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 180
....................
Bulb Replacement .236
...........................................
Fluid .230 .......................................
Parking .101
..........................
System Design .203
.................
System Indicator . 58,265
........................
Wear Indicators .203
.............................
Braking System .203
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 180
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
........................
Brights, Headlights .70
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .236
..............................
Brake Lights .236
................
Front Parking Lights . 235
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 235
.................................
Headlights .232
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 237
............................
Specif ications .279
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 235
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .232
............................
Capacities Chart .278
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 50
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Carrying Cargo .188
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
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Gas Mileage, Improving .185
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Gasohol .180
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Gasoline .180
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Gauge .66
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
................
Octane Requirement .180
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .181
................
Gas Station Procedures .181 Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .66
...............................................
Fuel .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .198
..............
Manual Transmission .196
......................................
Glove Box .103
Gross Axle Weight Rating
.....................................
(GAWR) .189
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) .189
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 232
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 72
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .232
............
Daytime Running Lights . 71
..................
High Beam Indicator . 61
........................
Reminder Beeper .70
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 232
...................................
Turning on .70
..............................
Head Restraints .93
.............................
Heated Mirrors .101
.....................
Heating and Cooling .110 .............
High Altitude, Starting at . 194
............................
High Beam Lever .70
..............
High-mount Brake Light . 237
..
Hood, Opening and Closing the . 182
..................................................
Horn .68
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .231
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 276
..............
If the Engine Overheats . 261
..............
If the Engine Wont Start . 257
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .74
...........................................
Switch .76
............
Timing Control System . 284
........................
Immobilizer System .75
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 59
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .58
................
Charging System . 57,263
.............................
Cruise Control .61
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .61
..............................
Front Airbags .9 ,23
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .90
.....................................
Airbags .9, 23
.................................................
Fuel .180
..........
Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 66
....................................
Economy .185
......................
Fill Door and Cap .181
...........................................
Gauge .66
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .62
................
Octane Requirement . 180
...............................
Oxygenated .180
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Tank, Ref ueling .181
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Fuse Locations .270
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Fuses, Checking the .266
Index
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High Beam .61
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Key (Immobilizer System) .59
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Lights ON .62
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Low Fuel .62
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Low Oil Pressure .57,263
..........
Maintenance Minder .60,209
....................
Malf unction Lamp .264
....................................
REV Limit .60
..........................
Security System .62
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .58
...............................................
SRS .58
.................................
Trunk Open .61
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .59
..............................
Washer Level .61
Indicators, Instrument .......................................
Panel .55,57
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .37
Inf ant Seats
......................................
Installing .40
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Tether Anchor Points .45
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire .242
........................
Inf ormation Display .63
.................................
Inside Mirror .100
.............................
Inspection, Tire .243
....................
Installing a Child Seat .40 ........................
Instrument Panel .3,54
........
Instrument Panel Brightness .71
................
Instrument and Controls .53
...............................
Interior Lights .106
........................................
Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Vehicle .254
.......................................
Jack, Tire .253
................................
Jump Starting .259
..................................................
Keys .74
.......................
Label, Certif ication .276
.................
Lane Change, Signaling .70
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,19
...............................
LATCH System .41
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .232
...............................
Indicators .55, 57
.........................................
Parking .70 ..................................
Turn Signal .70
....................................
Load Limits .189
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 76
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 76
............................
Fuel Fill Door .181
.................................
Power Door .78
...........................................
Trunk .88
........................
Low Coolant Level .185
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .62
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 57,263
................................
Lower Anchors .41
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 195
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 278
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 188
Index
INDEX
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Maintenance .207
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Items .212,215
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Minder .209
.................
Minder Indicator .60,209
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks .214
.................................
Record .216-217
..........................................
Saf ety .208
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .57,264
...................
Manual Transmission .195
...............
Checking Fluid Level .229
.......................................
Shif ting .195
........
Manual Transmission Fluid .229
....................................
Mats, Floor .238
...............................
Meters, Gauges .63
...................
Methanol in Gasoline .180
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .100
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle .187
.........................................
Moonroof .98
................................
MP3.127,147,156
...................
Neutral Gear Position .199 ..................
New Vehicle Break-in .180
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .196
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of .i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication .276 ..............
Panel Brightness Control .71
........................
Park Gear Position .199
...........................................
Parking .202
...............................
Parking Brake .101
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator .58,265
........................
Parking Lights .70,235
Parking Over Things that
....................................
Burn .202,285
..........................................
PC Card .147
.............................
PGM-FI System .284
........................
Playing a Disc .126,146
.........................
Playing a PC Card .146
...................................
Pollen Filter .239
..........................
Power Door Locks .78
......
Power Socket Locations .102,104
....................
Power Steering Fluid .231
..............................
Power Windows .96
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
........................
Preparing to Drive .193
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens .11
...
Additional Safety Precautions .16
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .180
.........................................
Odometer .64
...............................
Odometer, Trip .64
Oil
........................
Change, How to .222
......................
Change, When to .209
......................
Checking Engine .183
..............
Pressure Indicator .57,263
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .221
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) .76
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .283
............................
Outside Mirrors .100
....................
Overheating, Engine .261
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks .214
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .180
Index
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs .236
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .251
Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .280
.....
Emissions Control Systems .283
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .180
Three Way Catalytic
.......................
Converter .284,285
.......................
Temperature Gauge .66
.....................
Tether Anchor Points .45
................
Thef t Protection, Radio .172
Three Way Catalytic
...........................
Converter .284,285
..................
Tilt the Steering Wheel .73
............................
Security System .174
.....................
Selecting a Child Seat .39
...............................
Serial Number .276
...........................
Service Intervals .209
...........................
Service Manual .291
.........
Service Station Procedures .181
..........................
Setting the Clock .173
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators .198
........................
Shif t Lock Release .201
................................
Side Airbags .9,26
..........................
Of f Indicator .29,58
..................
Side Curtain Airbags .9,28
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
..............................
Replacement .235
...............................
Signaling Turns .70
..................................
Snow Chains .247
.....................................
Snow Tires .246
...........
Sockets, Accessory Power .104
................................
Sound System .115
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating .252
............................
Specif ications .279
....................................
Spark Plugs .278
................................
Specif ications .278
................................
Speed Control .175
........................
Speed Limiter .197,200 ..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .21
...
Additional Safety Precautions .31
.............................
Airbag Service .30
......
Airbag System Components .21
How the Passenger Airbag
...............
Of f Indicator Works .29
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .29
..
How the SRS Indicator Works .28
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work .23
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .26
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .28
.............................
SRS Indicator .28,58
....
START (Ignition Key Position) .76
.......................
Starting the Engine .194
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .194
................
With a Dead Battery .259
..............
State Emissions Testing .286
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .261
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustments .73
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock .76
.......
Steering Wheel Buttons .170,175 ...................
Stereo Sound System .115
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .250
Supplemental Restraint
..................................
System .9,21
......................................
Servicing .30
.........................
SRS Indicator .28,58
...................
System Components .21
.........................................
SVC .120,144
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Synthetic Oil .221
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