2008 HONDA CIVIC COUPE fuel pressure

(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, 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 .53
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Features .113
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Bef ore Driving .185
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Driving .201
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Maintenance .223
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .269
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T echnical Inf ormation .293
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 311
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .315INDEX
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Canadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page 60 ) next to the immobilizer system indicator.
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
DX,DX-G(Canada),LX,EX,EX-L
55
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR DAYTIMERUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATORANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.58)
(P.59) (P.63)
(P.57, 281) (P.60, 225)(P.63)
(P.57)
(P.58) (P.64)
(P.58)
(P.63)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.59)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.57, 282) MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.63)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.57, 281)
(P.61)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
: If equipped (P.64)
(P.63) TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
(P.61)
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.62)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Si
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REV LIMIT INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
: If equipped PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P.63)
(P.63)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.58)
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
(P.63)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.60)
(P.57, 281)
(P.57, 281) (P.64)
(P.61)
(P.64)
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.62)
(P.61) (P.58)
(P.59) (P.57)
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.57, 282) (P.58)
(P.61)
(P.62)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR (P.60, 225)(P.59)
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR
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Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle under the lower lef t
corner of the dashboard. The
hood will pop up slightly.
Screw the f uel f ill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malf unction indicator lamp
maycomeon(seepage ).You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the inf ormation
display.
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Place the
cap in the holder on the f uel f ill
door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapor f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
1.
5. 6.
4.
3.
282If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
188
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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Disposal of Used Oil . 238
Doors
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
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Locking and Unlocking . 79
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Power Door Locks . 80
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 299
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission . 205
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 201
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Economy . 192
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 253
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Economy, Fuel . 192
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Emergencies . 269
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Battery, Jump Starting . 277
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Brake System Indicator . 283
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Changing a Flat Tire . 271
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Charging System Indicator . 281
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Checking the Fuses . 284
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
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Jump Starting . 277
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 281
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 282 ..................
Overheated Engine . 279
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Towing . 290
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Emergency Brake . 105
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Emergency Flashers . 74
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Emergency Towing . 290
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 91
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Emissions Controls . 305
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Emissions Testing . 308Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant . 238
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
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If It Won’t Start . 275
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 57, 282
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Oil Lif e Indicator . 225
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 57, 281
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Oil, Synthetic . 235
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 234
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Overheating . 279
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Specif ications . 296
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Speed Limiter . 207, 210
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Starting . 204
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 187
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 305
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Exhaust Fumes . 50 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 16
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Fan Control . 115
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Features . 113
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 187
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 253
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Oil . 236
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 271
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 242
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Brake . 244
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Clutch . 245
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Manual Transmission . 243
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Power Steering . 245
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Windshield Washer . 241
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 172
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Folding Rear Seat . 98
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Four-way Flashers . 74
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 272
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Jack, Tire . 271
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Jump Starting . 277
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Keys . 76
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Label, Certif ication . 294
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Lane Change, Signaling . 72
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
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LATCH System . 41 Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 246
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Indicators . 55, 57
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Parking . 72
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Turn Signal . 72
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Load Limits . 198
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 78
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Fuel Fill Door . 187
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Power Door . 80
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Trunk . 90
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Low Coolant Level . 191
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Low Fuel Indicator . 64
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 57, 281
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Lower Anchors . 41
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 205
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 297
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 197
Indicators
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EPS . 60
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High Beam . 63
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 59
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Lights ON . 63
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Low Fuel . 64
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Low Oil Pressure . 57, 281
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Low Tire Pressure . 61, 218
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Maintenance Minder . 60, 225
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Malf unction Lamp . 282
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REV Limit . 61
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Security System . 64
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Side Airbag Of f . 58
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SRS . 58
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TPMS . 61, 219
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Trunk Open . 63
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning . 59
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Washer Level . 63
Indicators, Instrument .......................................
Panel . 55, 57
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Inf ant Restraint . 37
Inf ant Seats
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Installing . 40
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 255 ........................
Inf ormation Display . 65
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Inside Mirror . 104
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Inspection, Tire . 258
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Installing a Child Seat . 40
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Instrument Panel . 3, 54
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
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Instrument and Controls . 53
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Interior Lights . 111
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Introduction . i
Index
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Maintenance . 223
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Items . 228, 231
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Minder . 225
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Minder Indicator . 60, 225
Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks . 230
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Saf ety . 224
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 57, 282
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Manual Transmission . 205
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Checking Fluid Level . 243
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Shif ting . 205
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 243
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Mats, Floor . 252
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Meters, Gauges . 65
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Methanol in Gasoline . 187
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 104
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 196
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Moonroof . 102
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MP3 . 131, 151, 160
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Neutral Gear Position . 209
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New Vehicle Break-in . 186 .....................
Normal Shif t Speeds . 206
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 294
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 186
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Odometer . 66
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Odometer, Trip . 66
Oil
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Change, How to . 236
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Change, When to . 225
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Checking Engine . 189
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Pressure Indicator . 57, 281
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 235
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 305
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Outside Mirrors . 104
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Overheating, Engine . 279
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 230
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Oxygenated Fuels . 187 ..............
Panel Brightness Control . 73
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Park Gear Position . 209
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Parking . 212
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Parking Brake . 105
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 58, 283
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Parking Lights . 72, 249
Parking Over Things that
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Burn . 212, 307
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PC Card . 159
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PC Card Error Messages . 171
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PGM-FI System . 306
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Playing a Disc . 130, 150
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Playing a PC Card . 159
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Pollen Filter . 253
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Power Door Locks . 80
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Power Socket Locations . 106, 108
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Power Steering Fluid . 245
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Power Windows . 100
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Preparing to Drive . 203
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline: Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Si: Si: DX, Canadian DX-G Si
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L: LX, EX, EX-L
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L:
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L: Si:
All models except Si and
Canadian DX-G (M/T):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) (see page
).
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
13.2 US gal (50
)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 3.9 US qt (3.7
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
API Premium grade 5W-30
detergent oil (see page ).
4.6 US qt (4.4
) Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity (including differential): Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
1.5 US qt (1.4
)
1.6 US qt (1.5
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
235 235 242
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