2008 HONDA CIVIC COUPE Owners Manual

The vehicle’s f uses are contained in
two f use boxes.If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, check f or a
blown f use f irst. Determine f rom the
chart on pages and , or the
diagram on the f use box lid, which
f use or f uses control that device.
Check those f uses f irst, but check all
the f uses bef ore deciding that a
blown f use is the cause. Replace any
blown f uses, and check if the device
works.
The interior f use box is on the
driver’s lower lef t side. The under-hood f use box is in the
engine compartment on the driver’s
side, next to the brake f luid reservoir.
To open it, push the tabs as shown. 288 289
Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
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UNDER-HOOD
INTERIOR
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Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Removing these f uses
requires a Phillips-head screw-
driver.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box. Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use box and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each one with the f use
pullerprovidedonthebackof the
under-hood f use box cover.
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3.
1. 2.
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FUSE BLOWN
FUSE PULLER
FUSE BLOWN
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If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem in your vehicle.
Leave the blown fuse in that
circuit and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied technician.
Look f or a blown wire inside the
f use. If it is blown, replace it with
oneof thesparefusesof thesame
rating or lower. If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
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5.
Fuses
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BLOWN
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.
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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 ).
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 ).
If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system may disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradio,you
will see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
f requency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the five-digit code
(see page ).
Your vehicle has spare fuses on the
back of the under-hood f use box
cover.
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101
179
All models except DX
Fuses
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FUSE PULLER
SPARE FUSES
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No. No.
Amps. Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
1 23 4 5 67 8 9
1011121314151617181920212223
100 A
(70 A) 60 A
50 A
30 A
30 A
40 A
50 A
40 A If equipped20 A
30 A
20 A
40 A
40 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A
(15 A) 15 A
15 A
7.5 A
15 A
7.5 A
10 A Not Used
Fan Motor
Main Fan Motor (A/T)
Main Fan Motor (M/T)
Rear Defroster
Blower
HazardFI
Stop, Horn
Not Used
Not Used
Oil Level Sensor
Not Used
Audio Amp
Ignition Coil
FI Main
MG Clutch
DBW
Interior Light
Back Up
Main FuseEPS
Option
Ignition Switch Main
ABS/VSA Motor
ABS/VSA F/S
Headlight Main
Power Window Main
Si model with VSA
1:2:
1 2
2
Fuse Locations
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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No. Amps. No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Circuits Protected
Amps.
Circuits Protected
12345678 7.5 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
(15 A)
(20 A) 7.5 A 9
10111213141516 7.5 A
7.5 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A ODS (Occupant Detection
System)
Meter
SRS
Right Headlight High Beam
Left Headlight High Beam
Small Lights (Interior)
Small Lights (Exterior)
Right Headlight Low Beam 1718192021222324252627282930 31 32333435363738
If equipped Left Headlight Low Beam
Headlight High Beam Main
Small Lights Main
Not Used
Headlight Low Beam Main
Not Used
Not Used
Moonroof
Door Lock
Driver’s Power Window
HAC Option
Rear Accessory Socket
Accessory
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Accessory, Radio
IG2 HAC
Daytime Running Lights
Front Wiper
10 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
(20 A) 20 A
20 A
(20 A)
(15 A) 15 A
20 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 30 A
Power Window
Fuel Pump
IG1 ACG
ABS/VSA
Heated Seats
Front Fog Lights
TPMS
Not Used
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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µµ If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the f ront tires and lif t them of f
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground. Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to neutral.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Do not tie down the vehicle at an
angle that would allow the towing
cables to contact the vehicle’s f ront
bumper. To avoid possible damage,
protect the f ront bumper with tape.
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
do not tow the vehicle more than 50
miles (80 km), and keep the speed
below35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged.
Start the engine.
Press on the brake pedal. Move
the shif t lever through all its
positions.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Release the parking brake.
Turn of f the engine.
Shif t to D position f or 5 seconds,
then to N.
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
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Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.
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Emergency T owing
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Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
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