2006 HONDA CIVIC ECU

When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing:The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the tires, brakes,
suspension, cooling system, and
lights are in good operating
condition.
All weights and loads are within
limits (see pages and ).
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure.
All items in or on the trailer are
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive.
The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly. Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inf lated (see page ),
and the trailer tires and spare are
trailer maker.
Crosswinds and air turbulence
caused by passing trucks can disrupt
your steering and cause trailer to
sway. When being passed by a large
vehicle, keep a constant speed, and
steer straight ahead. Do not try to
make quick steering or braking
corrections. Always drive slowly and have
someone guide you when backing up.
Grip the of the steering
wheel; then turn the wheel to the lef t
to get the trailer to move to the lef t,
andturnthewheelrighttomovethe
trailer to the right.
Follow all normal precautions when
parking, including f irmly setting the
parking brake and putting the
transmission in Park (automatic) or
in 1st or reverse (manual). Also,
place wheel chocks at each of the
trailer’s tires.
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Towing a Trailer
Pre-T ow Checklist
Handling Crosswinds and Buf f et ing
Backing Up
Parking
Driving
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Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on the valve cover. Pour in
the oil slowly and caref ully so you do
not spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment. Reinstall the engine
oil f ill cap, and tighten it securely.
Wait a f ew minutes, and recheck the
oil level on the engine oil dipstick.
Do not f ill above the upper mark; you
could damage the engine. Recommended Engine Oil
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
191
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
Ambient Temperature
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Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature. Park the vehicle on level ground.
Shut of f the engine.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth. Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
Remove the dipstick, and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.If the level is below the lower
mark, add f luid into the dipstick
hole to bring it to the upper mark.
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(automatic transmission f luid). If
it’s not available, you may use a
DEXRON
III automatic
transmission f luid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can af f ect the shif t quality.
Have the transmission f lushed and
ref illed with Honda ATF-Z1 by
your dealer as soon as it is
convenient.
3. 4. 5.
1. 2.
T ransmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission
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DIPSTICK UPPER
MARK
LOWER
MARK
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If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stif f er shif ting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission f iller bolt, and caref ully
f eel inside the bolt hole with your
f inger. The f luid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the f iller bolt, and tighten it securely.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
in the transmission.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer.
6.
T ransmission Fluid
Manual Transmission
Maint enance
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FILLER BOLT
Correct Level
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Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well. Store the jack and tools in the tool
case. Place the tool case in the
center of the f lat tire.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk f loor, and close
the trunk lid.
13.
14. 15. 16. 17.18. 19. 20.
EX model:
Changing a Flat T ire
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WING BOLT
SPACER CONE
For normaltire For sparetire
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m) Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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CONT INUED
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seats, Adjusting the . 88
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Security System . 144
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Serial Number . 240
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Service Intervals . 187
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Service Manual . 255
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Service Station Procedures . 151
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Setting the Clock . 119
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 166
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Shif t Lock Release . 169
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Side Airbags . 11, 29
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Of f Indicator . 32, 61
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Side Curtain Airbags . 11, 31
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 202, 203
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Signaling Turns . 71
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Snow Tires . 213
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Sound System . 106
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 218
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Specif ications . 243
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Specif ications Charts . 242
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Speed Control . 145 Speed-sensitive Volume
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Compensation (SVC) . 111, 124
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Spotlights . 98
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
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Additional Safety Precautions . 34
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .28
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Airbag Service . 33
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 32
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 32
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 31
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work . 26
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work . 31
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SRS Components . 23
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SRS Indicator . 31, 61
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 77
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State Emissions Testing . 250
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Starting the Engine . 163
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 163
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With a Dead Battery . 225 ........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 226
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 73
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 77
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Stereo Sound System . 106
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Storing Your Vehicle . 216
Supplemental Restraint
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System . 11, 23
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Servicing . 33
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SRS Indicator . 31, 61
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System Components . 23
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SVC . 111, 124
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Synthetic Oil . 192
Taillights, Changing
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Bulbs . 203, 204
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 217
Index
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INDEX
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