2007 HONDA CIVIC Instruments

(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
(heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise contr ol)
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation)
(minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) (f lat tire, dead battery, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, f uels, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
Contents
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Index .I
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Instruments and Controls .55
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Features .105
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Bef ore Driving .175
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Driving .187
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Maintenance .211
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .255
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T echnical Inf ormation .279
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 293
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .297INDEX
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How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other convenience
f eatures.
A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uelpump.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
T echnical Inf ormation
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only) Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T aking Care of the Unexpected
Maintenance
Overview of Contents
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CONT INUED
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Accessories . 182
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 78
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Accessory Power Socket . 103
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Additives, Engine Oil . 225
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
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Airbags, Additional Information . 21
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Additional Safety Precautions . 32
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
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Airbag Service . 31
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 30
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 24
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work . 29
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SRS Components . 21
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Air Conditioning System . 106
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Air Pressure, Tires . 246
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Antif reeze . 228 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 60, 200
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Operation . 200
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 168
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock . 78
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Armrest . 93
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Audio System . 110
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
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Auto Door Locking . 81
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Auto Door Unlocking . 83
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 171
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Automatic Transmission . 194
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Capacity, Fluid . 282
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Checking Fluid Level . 232
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Shif ting . 194
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators . 194
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Shif t Lever Positions . 195
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Shif t Lock Release . 197 Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 65, 267
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Jump Starting . 263
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Maintenance . 252
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Specif ications . 283
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Bef ore Driving . 175
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders . 103
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 200
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Break-in, New Linings . 176
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Bulb Replacement . 239
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Fluid . 234
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Pad Wear Indicators . 199
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Parking . 100
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System Indicator . 59, 269
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Braking System . 199
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 176
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 73
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Brights, Headlights . 72
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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
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