2008 HONDA CIVIC COUPE automatic transmission

If the 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 the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may turn of f as you
continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by the dealer as soon as
possible.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the malf unction
indicator lamp may also come on
with the ‘‘D’’ indicator.
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 surethese codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.
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. If the battery in your vehicle has
been disconnected or gone dead,
thesecodesmaybeerased.Itcan
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 f or an emissions
test until the readiness codes are set.
Refer to for
more inf ormation (see page ).
308
Malf unct ion Indicat or L amp
Readiness Codes Emissions T esting
282
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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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.
Emergency T owing
290
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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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
297
Air Conditioning
Lights
Capacities
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil typeHFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g)
SP-10
Headlights (HI)
Headlights (LO)
Front turn signal/Side marker/
Parking light
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light 60 W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 51 W
28/8 W
21 W
21/5 W
3CP
18 W
21 W
3CP8W8W5W
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in
the engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 13.2 US gal (50)
1.45 US gal (5.5)
1.37 US gal (5.2)
1.19 US gal (4.5)
1.88 US gal (7.1)
1.72 US gal (6.5)
1.80 US gal (6.8)
3.9 US qt (3.7
)
4.6 US qt (4.4)
3.7 US qt (3.5)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
5.8 US qt (5.5)
1.5 US qt (1.4)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
1.8 US qt (1.7)
2.5 US qt (2.4)
6.2 US qt (5.9)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
0.11 US gal (0.4
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Manual
transmission
fluid Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Change Total
Change
Including
filter
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
Change Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles Approx.
1: 2: 3:
4: Si A/T
M/T
A/T
M/T
:(HB3)(HB4)
EX, EX-L, Si:
Canada: DX, DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L
U.S.: DX, LX, EX, EX-L Replacement of the light should be done by yourdealer.
U.S. DX and LX
Canada: DX, DX-G, LX
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Specif ications
298
Battery
Fuses
AlignmentTires
P195/65R15 89H
Capacity
Interior
Under-hood See page 289 or the fuse label
attached to the dashboard.
See page 288 or the fuse box
cover.
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)0°
12 V 36 AH/5 HR
45 AH/20 HR
38 AH/5 HR
47 AH/20 HR
12 V
12 V
12 V
Toe-in
Camber
Caster 7°
1°30’ 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Size
Pressure 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
T125/70D16 96M
T135/80R16 101M
T125/70D15 95M
215/45ZR17 91W
P215/45R17 87V
P205/55R16 89H
0°45’ P195/65R15 89S
1: 2:3: U.S.: DX, LX, EX, EX-L
Canada: DX, DX-G, LX, EX, EX-LSi
LX, EX, EX-L
Si (all season tires)
U.S.: DX, LX, EX, EX-L Canada: DX, DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L
Optional for Si (summer tires)
U.S.: Si Canada: Si with VSA
Canada: Si without VSA
FrontRear
FrontRear
Front
1: 2: LX, Canadian DX-G (M/T), EX, EX-L
DX, Canadian DX-G (A/T) Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
1: 2: 3:4:5:6:7:8: U.S.: DX
Canada: DX, DX-G with automatic transmission
Canada: DX-G with manual transmission
5
1
1
2, 3
2, 3
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6
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The exhaust emissions controls
include three or f our systems:
PGM-FI, ignition timing control,
exhaust gas recirculation (DX, LX,
EX and EX-L), and three way
catalytic converter. These systems
work together to control the engine’s
combustion and minimize the
amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.
The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection. It has three
subsystems: air intake, engine
control, and f uel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM) in
automatic transmission vehicles or
the engine control module (ECM) in
manual transmission vehicles uses
various sensors to determine howmuch air is going into the engine. It
then controls how much f uel to inject
under all operating conditions.
This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
system takes some of the exhaust
gas and routes it back into the intake
manif old. Adding exhaust gas to the
air/f uel mixture reduces the amount
of NOx produced when the f uel is
burned.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate f rom
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual f or more inf orma-
tion.
The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Honda replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
qualitypartsmayincreasethe
emissions f rom your vehicle.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
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2
On DX, LX, EX and EX-L models
Exhaust Emissions Controls
Replacement Parts
Emissions Cont rols
PGM-FI Syst emIgnit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Exhaust Gas Recirculat ion (EGR)Syst em Three Way Catalytic Converter
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If you take your vehicle f or an
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and
95°F.
If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.
Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, f ull (around
3/4).
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 6
hours or more. Keep the vehicle in Park
(automatic transmission) or
neutral (manual transmission).
Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm,andholditthereuntilthe
temperature gauge rises to at least
1/4of thescale(about3minutes).
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, let the engine idle f or 20
seconds.
1. 2.3. 4.5. 6.
T esting of Readiness Codes
Emissions T est ing
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CONT INUED
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 195
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 78
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 108
................
Adding Engine Coolant . 238
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 235
.......
Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 75
.........
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
..............
Air Conditioning System . 114
.........................................
Usage . 117
...............
Air Pressure, Tires . 255, 257
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 187
......................................
Antif reeze . 238
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 59, 214
...................................
Operation . 214
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 179
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock . 78
................................
Audio System . 119
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 182 ..............
Automatic Transmission . 208
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 297
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 242
.......................................
Shif ting . 208
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 208
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 209
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 211
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 57, 281
............................
Jump Starting . 277
..............................
Maintenance . 265
............................
Specif ications . 298
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 185
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
.........................
Beverage Holders . 107
..................................
Booster Seats . 47
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 214
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 186
....................
Bulb Replacement . 250
...........................................
Fluid . 244 .......................................
Parking . 105
..........................
System Design . 213
.................
System Indicator . 58, 283
........................
Wear Indicators . 213
.............................
Braking System . 213
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 186
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 73
........................
Brights, Headlights . 72
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 250
..............................
Brake Lights . 250
................
Front Parking Lights . 249
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 249
.................................
Headlights . 246
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 251
............................
Specif ications . 297
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 249
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 246
............................
Capacities Chart . 297
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 50
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 197
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
.........................................
CD Care . 174
..........................
CD Changer . 135, 157
.....
CD Changer Error Messages . 137
..............................
CD Player . 130, 150
.
CD Player Error Messages . 136, 158
..................................
Ceiling Light . 111
........................
Certif ication Label . 294
.................................
Chains, Tires . 263
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 271
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 236
......................................
When to . 225
...
Charging System Indicator . 57, 281
..............
Check Fuel Cap Message . 68
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 203
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 32
..............................
Booster Seats . 47
...................................
Child Seats . 39
Important Saf ety
.........................
Reminders . 32, 35
..........................................
Inf ants . 37
............................
Large Children . 46
.........................................
LATCH . 41
......................
Risks with Airbags . 33
.............................
Small Children . 38 .........................................
Tethers . 45
...........................
Warning Labels . 51
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 33
Child Seats ......................................
Installing . 40
...........................
Lower Anchors . 41
......................................
Selecting . 39
................
Tether Anchor Points . 45
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts . 251
..............................................
Clock . 180
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 245
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 305
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Coat Hook . 108
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 204
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Compact Spare Tire . 270
.................
Console Compartment . 107
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 312
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 238
....................................
Checking . 191
.........................
Proper Solution . 238
...................
Temperature Gauge . 68
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 305 ................
Cruise Control Indicator . 62
............
Cruise Control Operation . 182
...................................
Cup Holders . 107
....
Customer Service Inf ormation . 312
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard . 3, 54
................
Daytime Running Lights . 73
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator . 63
.................................
Dead Battery . 277
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 314
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 118
....................................
Dimensions . 296
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 72
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 242
..................................
Engine Oil . 189
..........................
Directional Signals . 72
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 213
.......................................
Disc Care . 174
............................
Disc Player . 130, 150
..................
Display Change Button . 66
Index
D
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