2007 HONDA CIVIC Set time

If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may turn of f as you
continue driving, have the vehicle
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible.
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.
If this indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may f eel no dif f erence in
your vehicle’s perf ormance, it can
reduce your f uel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damage. If your vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected or gone dead, these
codes are erased. It can take several
days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.
To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, without starting the engine.
The malf unction indicator lamp will
come on f or 20 seconds. If it then
goes of f , the readiness codes are set.
If it blinks f ive times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle for a state
emissions test until the readiness
codes are set. Ref er to
for more
inf ormation (see page ).
If you have recently ref ueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message on
the inf ormation display. Tighten the
cap until it clicks at least once.
Tightening the cap will not turn the
indicator of f immediately; it can take
several days of normal driving.
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Malf unct ion Indicat or L amp
Readiness Codes
State
Emissions T esting
268
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.
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If the driver’s power window f use is
removed, the AUTO function of the
driver’s window will be disabled. You
should reset the AUTO f eature, (see
page ).
If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
f requency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the digit code (see
page ).
When the audio system is disabled,
the clock setting in the audio system
will be canceled. You will need to
reset the clock (see page ).96
168 169
All models except DX
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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ÎThe burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several by-
products. Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating f rom the tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Con-
trolling the production of NOx, CO,
and HC is important to the environ-
ment. Under certain conditions of
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC
react to f orm photochemical ‘‘smog.’’
Carbon monoxide does not contri-
bute to smog creation, but it is a
poisonous gas. The United States Clean Air Act
sets standards f or automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
In Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission
requirements, as specif ied in an
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are
manuf actured.
Your vehicle has a positive
crankcase ventilation system. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase f rom going into
the atmosphere. The positive
crankcase ventilation valve routes
them from the crankcase back to the intake manif old. They are then
drawn into the engine and burned.
The onboard ref ueling vapor
recovery (ORVR) system captures
the f uel vapors during ref ueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
f illed with activated carbon. While
driving, the f uel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned of f .
As gasoline evaporates in the f uel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister f illed with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is of f . Af ter
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery
Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Emissions Cont rols
T echnical Inf ormation
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Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (A/T) or 5th (M/T). Do not use
thecruisecontrol.Whentraffic
allows, drive f or 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 30
minutes.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.
St at e Emissions T esting
T echnical Inf ormation
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights . 239
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Brake Lights . 239
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Front Side Marker Lights . 238
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 238
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Headlights . 236, 237
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High-mount Brake Light . 241
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Parking Lights . 238
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 239
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Rear Turn Signal Lights . 239
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Specif ications . 283
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Bulbs, Halogen . 236
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Card, PC . 151
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Capacities Chart . 282
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo . 184
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Player . 122, 142
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Ceiling Light . 101
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Certif ication Label . 280
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Chains . 251
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Changing a Flat Tire . 257 Changing Oil
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How to . 226
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When to . 213
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Charging System Indicator . 65, 267
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 68
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 189
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Child Saf ety . 33
Child Seats
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LATCH Anchor System . 42
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Lower Anchors . 42
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
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Childproof Door Locks . 80
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Clock, Setting the . 169
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Clutch Fluid . 234
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CO in the Exhaust . 287
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 190
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Compact Spare . 256
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Console Compartment . 103
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Consumer Inf ormation . 294
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
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Adding . 228
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Checking . 181
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Proper Solution . 228
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Temperature Gauge . 67 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 287
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Cruise Control Operation . 171
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 294
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 3, 57
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 296
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Def og and Def rost . 109
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 109
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Dimensions . 282
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Dimming the Headlights . 72
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 232
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Engine Oil . 179
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Directional Signals . 72
Disc Brake Pad Wear
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Indicators . 199
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Disc Player . 122, 142
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Display Change Button . 66
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Disposal of Used Oil . 228
Index
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Î Î Î ÎTechnical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 284
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Emissions Control Systems . 287
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Oxygenated Fuels . 177
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State Emissions Testing . 290
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 289
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Tire Labeling . 286
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Temperature Gauge . 67
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
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Thef t Protection . 170
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 289
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Time, Setting the . 169
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Tire Chains . 251
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 257
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Tire Inf ormation . 284
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Tires . 245
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Air Pressure . 246
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Checking Wear . 247
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Compact Spare . 256
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 284
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Inf lation . 246
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Inspection . 247
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Maintenance . 248
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Replacing . 249
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Rotating . 248 ...........................................
Snow . 250
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Specif ications . 283
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Tire Chains . 251
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Tools, Tire Changing . 257
Towing
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A Trailer . 204
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Emergency Towing . 276
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Traction Devices . 251
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 232
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 233
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Fluid Selection . 232, 233
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Identif ication Number . 280
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Shif ting the Automatic . 194
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Shif ting the Manual . 191
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Treadwear . 284
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Trip Meter . 67
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Trunk . 87
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Opening . 87
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Open Monitor Light . 62
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Turn Signals . 72 Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 255
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 279
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Unleaded Gasoline . 176
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 228
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii ................................
Vanity Mirror . 102
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 185
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Vehicle Dimensions . 282
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 280
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Vehicle Storage . 254
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VIN . 280
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Viscosity, Oil . 225
Vehicle Stability Assist
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(VSA) System . 202
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Activation Indicator . 62, 202
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Of f Switch . 203
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System Indicator . 62, 203
Index
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