2006 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN dimensions

2006 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents

Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
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A Few Words About Safet y........................................................................\
.........................................ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
............................................ .4
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
..................................... .7
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
........................................ .57
Instrume nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
..................... .101
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................149
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
..................................................................... .161
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................179
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................217
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
.............................................239
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canad a)................................................................251
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................255
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Accord Value Package Audio System
If you have a Civic GX refer to Civic GX Owner’s Manual Supplement for additional information.

Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle, and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers .240
................................
Specif ications .242
DOT Tire Quality Grading
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(U.S. Vehicles) .244
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Treadwear .244
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Traction .244
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Temperature .245
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Tire Labeling .246 .......................
Emissions Controls .247
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The Clean Air Act .247
Crankcase Emissions Control
....................................
System .247
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .247
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .247
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls .248
....................
PGM-FI System .248
Ignition Timing Control
................................
System .248
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System .248
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .248
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Replacement Parts .248
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .249
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State Emissions Testing .250
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
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Specif ications
242
Dimensions
Weights
EngineCapacities
176.7 in (4,489 mm)
61.9 in (1,572 mm)
56.5 in (1,435 mm)
106.3 in (2,700 mm)
59.0 in (1,499 mm)
60.2 in (1,528 mm) 13.2 US gal (50
)
1.37 US gal (5.2
)
1.37 US gal (5.2)
1.59 US gal (6.0
)
1.59 US gal (6.0)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Water cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine 3.19 x 3.44 in (81.0 x 87.3 mm) 110 cu-in (1,798 cm
)
10.5 3.7 US qt (3.5
)
1.5 US qt (1.4
)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
NGK:
DENSO: IZFR6K-11S
SKJ20DR-M11S
0.04 in (1.1 mm)
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
6.2 US qt (5.9
)
2.5 US qt (2.4)
0.11 US gal (0.4
)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
Front
Rear
Approx.
Spark Plug Gap: 1:
2:Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
Windshield
washer reservoir0
0.1 mm
1
2
Including filter
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .203
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Brake Lights .203
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Front Side Marker Lights . 202
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 202
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Headlights .200, 201
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High-mount Brake Light . 205
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Parking Lights .202
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 203
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Rear Turn Signal Lights . 203
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Specif ications .243
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Bulbs, Halogen .200
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Card, PC .129
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Capacities Chart .242
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 53
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Carrying Cargo .157
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Player .112, 125
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Ceiling Light .98
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Certif ication Label .240
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Chains .214
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Changing a Flat Tire .219 Changing Oil
........................................
How to .192
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When to .181
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Charging System Indicator . 64,229
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 67
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 162
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Child Saf ety .35
Child Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 44
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Lower Anchors .44
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Tether Anchor Points . 47
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Childproof Door Locks . 79
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Clock, Setting the .119
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Clutch Fluid .198
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CO in the Exhaust .247
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 163
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Compact Spare .218
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Console Compartment . 100
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Consumer Inf ormation . 252
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .194
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Checking .154
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Proper Solution .194
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Temperature Gauge . 66Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .247
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Cruise Control Operation . 145
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 252
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .4, 58
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 254
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Def og and Def rost .105
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 73
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Def rosting the Windows . 105
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Dimensions .242
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Dimming the Headlights . 71
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 196
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Engine Oil .153
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Directional Signals .71
Disc Brake Pad Wear ...................................
Indicators .171
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Disc Player .112, 125
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Display Change Button . 65
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Disposal of Used Oil .193
Index
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Vanity Mirror .99
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 158
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Vehicle Dimensions .242
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 240
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Vehicle Storage .216
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Ventilation .104
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VIN .240
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Viscosity, Oil .191
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
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Warranty Coverages .253
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 195
Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Emissions Control Systems . 247
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .150
..........
State Emissions Testing . 250
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .249
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Tire Labeling .246
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Tether Anchor Points .47
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Thef t Protection .142
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 249
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Time, Setting the .119
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Tire Chains .214
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 219
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Tire Inf ormation .244
...............................................
Tires .209
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Air Pressure .210
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Checking Wear .211
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Compact Spare .218
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Inf lation .209
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Inspection .211
..............................
Maintenance .211
...................................
Replacing .212
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Rotating .212 ...........................................
Snow .213
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Specif ications .243
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Tire Chains .214
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 219
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .173
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Emergency Towing . 237
...........................
Traction Devices .214
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .196
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .197
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Fluid Selection . 196,197
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Identif ication Number . 241
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Shif ting the Automatic . 166
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Shif ting the Manual . 164
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Treadwear .244
.......................................
Trip Meter .66
................................................
Trunk .84
........................................
Opening .84
...................
Open Monitor Light . 62
....................................
Turn Signals .71 Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .217
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Unleaded Gasoline .150
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 193
Index
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