2007 HONDA CIVIC charging

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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
DX, DX-G (Canada),LX, EX
57
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P. 62)
(P. 62)
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
(P. 65)
(P. 60) (P. 61)
(P. 61) (P. 60) (P. 64)
(P. 60) (P. 59)
(P. 61)
(P. 64)
(P. 64)
(P. 60)
(P. 65, 267)
(P. 65, 267) (P. 64, 213)
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 65, 268) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P. 59)
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Instrument Panel
U.S. Si
58
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
REV LIMIT INDICATOR
(P. 61) (P. 61)PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65)
(P. 60) (P. 61)
(P. 60)(P. 59)
(P. 60) (P. 64)
(P. 63)
(P. 62)
(P. 62)
(P. 64)
(P. 63)
(P. 65, 267)
(P. 65, 267) (P. 60)
(P. 64, 213) (P. 62)
(P. 62)
(P. 59)
(P. 64)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 65, 268)
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This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See pagef or more inf ormation on the
security system. The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
See page .
268
267
267
170
If equipped
Security System Indicator Malf unction Indicator Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
65
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page). Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action. If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
1. 2. 3. 4. 179
224
276
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owingCharging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
267
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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CONT INUED
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Accessories . 182
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 78
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 103
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 225
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 21
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 32
..........
AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
.............................
Airbag Service . 31
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works . 30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 30
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work . 24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work . 29
........................
SRS Components . 21
..............
Air Conditioning System . 106
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 246
......................................
Antif reeze . 228 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 60, 200
...................................
Operation . 200
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 168
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..........................................
Lock . 78
............................................
Armrest . 93
................................
Audio System . 110
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
.........................
Auto Door Locking . 81
.....................
Auto Door Unlocking . 83
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 171
..............
Automatic Transmission . 194
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 282
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 232
.......................................
Shif ting . 194
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 194
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 195
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 197 Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 65, 267
............................
Jump Starting . 263
..............................
Maintenance . 252
............................
Specif ications . 283
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 175
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
.........................
Beverage Holders . 103
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 200
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 176
....................
Bulb Replacement . 239
...........................................
Fluid . 234
.................
Pad Wear Indicators . 199
.......................................
Parking . 100
.................
System Indicator . 59, 269
.............................
Braking System . 199
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 176
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 73
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Brights, Headlights . 72
Index
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INDEX
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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
.........
Front Turn Signal Lights . 238
.........................
Headlights . 236, 237
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 241
..........................
Parking Lights . 238
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 239
..........
Rear Turn Signal Lights . 239
............................
Specif ications . 283
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 236
.........................................
Card, PC . 151
............................
Capacities Chart . 282
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 184
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..............................
CD Player . 122, 142
..................................
Ceiling Light . 101
........................
Certif ication Label . 280
............................................
Chains . 251
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 257 Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 226
......................................
When to . 213
...
Charging System Indicator . 65, 267
..............
Check Fuel Cap Message . 68
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 189
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 33
Child Seats
.............
LATCH Anchor System . 42
...........................
Lower Anchors . 42
................
Tether Anchor Points . 45
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 80
.........................
Clock, Setting the . 169
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 234
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 287
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 190
..............................
Compact Spare . 256
.................
Console Compartment . 103
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 294
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 228
....................................
Checking . 181
.........................
Proper Solution . 228
...................
Temperature Gauge . 67 Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 287
............
Cruise Control Operation . 171
....
Customer Service Inf ormation . 294
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard . 3, 57
................
Daytime Running Lights . 73
.........
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 296
........................
Def og and Def rost . 109
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 109
....................................
Dimensions . 282
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 72
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 232
..................................
Engine Oil . 179
..........................
Directional Signals . 72
Disc Brake Pad Wear
...................................
Indicators . 199
............................
Disc Player . 122, 142
..................
Display Change Button . 66
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Disposal of Used Oil . 228
Index
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CONT INUED
Doors.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
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Auto Door Locking . 81
.................
Auto Door Unlocking . 82
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 79
......................
Power Door Locks . 80
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 284
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 191
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 187
....................................
Economy . 181
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 242
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 181
............
Emergencies on the Road . 255
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 263
...........
Brake System Indicator . 269
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 257
.....
Charging System Indicator . 267
..................
Checking the Fuses . 270
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 267
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 268
..................
Overheated Engine . 265 .........................
Emergency Brake . 100
......................
Emergency Flashers . 74
......................
Emergency Towing . 276
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 87
.......................
Emissions Controls . 287
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 290Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 67
......
Engine Speed Limiter . 193, 196
Malf unction Indicator
......................................
Lamp . 268
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 267
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 224
...............................
Overheating . 265
............................
Specif ications . 282
.......................................
Starting . 190
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 177
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 287
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 16
...................................
Fan, Interior . 106
.........................................
Features . 105 ....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 177
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 242
...............................................
Oil . 226
5-speed Manual Transmission
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 233
................................
Shif ting the . 191
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 257
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 232
..........................................
Brake . 234
.........................................
Clutch . 235
...................................
Locations . 222
..............
Manual Transmission . 233
..........................
Power Steering . 235
..................
Windshield Washer . 231
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 163
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 93
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 74
..............................
Front Airbags . 9, 24
Index
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