2006 HONDA CIVIC COUPE wiper blades

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages in the
inf ormation display, a maintenance
record, and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .208
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Maintenance Minder .209
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Maintenance Record .216
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Fluid Locations .218
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Adding Engine Oil .220
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Recommended Engine Oil .220
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Synthetic Oil .221
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Engine Oil Additives .221
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Changing the Oil and Filter .222
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Engine Coolant .224
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Windshield Washers .227
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .228
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Manual Transmission Fluid .229
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .230
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Power Steering Fluid .231
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Lights .232
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .237
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Floor Mats .238
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Dust and Pollen Filter .239
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Wiper Blades .239
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Tires .241
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Checking the Battery .248
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Vehicle Storage .250
291
Maintenance
Maint enance
207
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Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather. The low washer
level indicator comes on when the
level is low (see page ).
Check the f luid level by removing
the cap and looking at the level
gauge. 61
On Canadian models:
Windshield Washers
Maint enance
227
Si
LEVEL GAUGE
LEVEL GAUGE
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
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Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system.
To replace a wiper blade:
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
the heating and cooling system
becomeslessthanusual.
Raise each wiper arm of f the
windshield, lif ting the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side.
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On models with A/C
Wiper Blades
Dust and Pollen Filter
Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades
Maint enance
239
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.
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Slidethebladeoutof theholder.
Pull up the cover release tab on
the end of the blade assembly,
then remove the cover.
Disconnect the blade assembly
fromthewiperarmbypushingin
the release button. Then slide the
blade assembly out of the wiper
arm.
2. 3. 4.
Wiper Blades
240
BLADE
HOLDER
RELEASE BUTTON COVER
RELEASE TAB
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Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
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.
To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.
Align the slots in the new blade
with the retaining edges on the
holder, then slide the blade onto
the holder. Keep about 1 inch of
the holder extended f rom the
blade assembly so you can
reinstall the cover.
Reinstall the cover onto the blade
assembly.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield, the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side.
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Inf lation Guidelines
Tires
Wiper Blades, Tires
Maint enance
241
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
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Protecting Children .32
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General Guideline .32
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Installing a Child Seat .40
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Protecting Inf ants .37
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Protecting Larger Children .46
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Protecting Small Children .38
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Selecting a Child Seat .39
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .45
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Using LATCH .41
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Radiator Overheating .261
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Radio/Disc Sound System .116
Radio/Disc/PC Card Sound
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System .134
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Recommended Tire Pressures .242
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Radio Thef t Protection .172
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Readiness Codes .264,286
Rear Lights, Bulb
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Replacement .236
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Rear Seat Access .92
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Rear Seat, Folding .94
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Rear View Mirror .100
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Rear Window Def ogger .72 ................
Reclining the Seat-backs .90
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Recommended Shif t Speeds .196
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Ref ueling .181
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Reminder Indicators .55,57
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Remote Transmitter .85
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter .239
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Engine Oil and Filter .222
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Fuses .266
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Light Bulbs .232
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Maintenance Minder .209
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Spark Plugs .278
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Tires and Wheels .246
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Wiper Blades .239
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects .290
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant .185, 224
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Restraint, Child .32
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Reverse Gear Position . 199
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Reverse Lockout .197
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Rotation, Tire .244 ..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 290
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 51
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .19
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Cleaning .237
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14,19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .18, 57
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder .....................................
Belt .14, 19
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Seats .90
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Seats, Folding Rear .94
Index
INDEX
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Windshield.......................................
Cleaning .69
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Def roster .114
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Washers .69
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .239
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Operation .69
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WMA .127, 147,156
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Worn Tires .243
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 272
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Index
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