2008 HONDA CIVIC COUPE octane

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Front Airbags . 9, 23
Front Seat
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Adjusting . 92
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Airbags . 9, 23
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Fuel . 186
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 68
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Economy . 192
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Fill Door and Cap . 187
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Gauge . 68
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Low Fuel Indicator . 64
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Octane Requirement . 186
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Oxygenated . 187
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Tank, Ref ueling . 187
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Fuse Locations . 288
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Fuses, Checking the . 284
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 192
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Gasoline . 186
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Gauge . 68
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Low Fuel Indicator . 64
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Octane Requirement . 186
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Tank, Ref ueling . 187
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Gas Station Procedures . 187 Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
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Fuel . 68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 208
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Manual Transmission . 206
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Glove Box . 107
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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(GAWR) . 199
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) . 199
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 246
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
Headlights
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Aiming . 246
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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High Beam Indicator . 63
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Reminder Beeper . 72
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 246
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Turning on . 72
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Head Restraints . 95
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Heated Mirrors . 105
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Heating and Cooling . 114 .............
High Altitude, Starting at . 204
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High Beam Lever . 72
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High-mount Brake Light . 251
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 188
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Horn .4,70
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Hydraulic Clutch . 244
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 294
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If the Engine Overheats . 279
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If the Engine Wont Start . 275
Ignition
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Keys . 76
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Switch . 78
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Timing Control System . 306
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Immobilizer System . 77
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 59
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) . 58
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Charging System . 57, 281
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Cruise Control . 62
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) . 63
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 ).
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