2008 HONDA CIVIC COUPE hood release

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
GAUGES
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.9, 23)
(P.9, 23)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
FUEL FILL DOOR/
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
A/T model is shown. (P.55, 56)
(P.65)
(P.104) (P.80)
(P.100) (P.188) (P.187, 90) (P.108)(P.208)
(P.205)(P.114)
(P.119)
(P.74)
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
CLOCK
MOONROOF SWITCH (P.102)
(P.180)
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Control L ocations
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A/T model is shown. INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE FUEL FILL DOOR/
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
GAUGES
(P.55, 56)
(P.65)
(P.104)
(P.80)
(P.100) (P.188) (P.187, 90) (P.108)
(P.74) (P.114)
(P.119)
(P.180)
MOONROOF SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
CLOCK
(P.102)
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Once the security system is set,
opening either door without using
the key or the remote transmitter,
the hood, or the trunk will cause the
system to alarm. It also alarms if the
audio unit is removed f rom the
dashboard or the wiring is cut.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, and taillights f lashes if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicleorremovetheradio.This
alarm continues f or 2 minutes, then
the system resets. To reset an
alarming system bef ore the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and trunk. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors f rom the outside with the key,
lock tab, door lock switch, or remote
transmitter. The security system
indicator on the instrument panel
starts blinking immediately to show
you the system is setting itself . The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or either door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
check the door and trunk open
indicators on the instrument panel
(see page ), to see if the doors
and the trunk are f ully closed. Since
it is not part of the monitor display,
manually check the hood.
Use the remote transmitter
to quickly check that the hood, the
trunk, and both doors are closed.
Push the lock button twice within 5
seconds. There should be an audible
conf irmation beep.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the master key
(U.S. LX model) or the remote
transmitter (U.S. EX, EX-L and Si
models) without triggering the alarm. The alarm will sound if the trunk
lock is f orced, or the trunk is opened
with the trunk release handle or the
emergency trunk opener.
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If equipped
Security System
Features
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NOTE:
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
Except Si Si
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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.
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Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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Wait a f ew minutes af ter turning the
engine of f bef ore you check the oil.
Put your f ingers under the f ront
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the lef t until
you f eel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up to release it.
Lif t up the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves
stif f ly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated. To close the hood, lif t it up slightly
to remove the support rod f rom
the hole. Put the support rod back
into its holding clip. Lower the
hood to about a f oot (30 cm) above
the fender, then let it drop. Make
sure it is securely latched.Remove the dipstick (orange
handle).
Wipe of f the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into its hole.
Holding the grip, pull the support
rod out of its clip. Insert the end
into the designated hole pointed
by an arrow in the hood.
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3.
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Service Station Procedures
Oil Check
Bef ore Driving
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DIPSTICK
CLIP
LATCH GRIP
SUPPORT ROD DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L
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Wait a f ew minutes af ter turning the
engine of f bef ore you check the oil.
Put your f ingers under the f ront
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the lef t until
you f eel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up to release it.
Lif t up the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves
stif f ly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated. To close the hood, lif t it up slightly
to remove the support rod f rom
the hole. Put the support rod back
into its holding clip. Lower the
hood to about a f oot (30 cm) above
the fender, then let it drop. Make
sure it is securely latched.Remove the dipstick (orange
handle).
Wipe of f the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into its hole.
Holding the grip, pull the support
rod out of its clip. Insert the end
into the designated hole pointed
by an arrow in the hood.
3.
1. 2.
3.
2.
CONT INUED
Service Station Procedures
Oil Check
Bef ore Driving
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DIPSTICK
CLIP
LATCH GRIP
SUPPORT ROD DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L
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