2008 HONDA CIVIC fuel

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Keys . 76
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Label, Certif ication . 290
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Lane Change, Signaling . 72
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
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LATCH Anchor System . 42
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 244
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Indicator . 59
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Parking . 72
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Turn Signal . 72
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Load Limits . 192
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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 . 181
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Power Door . 80
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Trunk . 86
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Low Coolant Level . 185
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Low Fuel Indicator . 64
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Lower Anchors . 42
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 199 ...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 277
Low Tire Pressure
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Indicator . 63, 212
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 293
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Neutral Gear Position . 203
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New Vehicle Break-in . 180
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 200 ...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 290
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Maintenance . 221
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Minder . 223-229
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Minder Indicator . 65
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 228
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Saf ety . 222
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 278
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Manual Transmission . 199
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 241
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Meters, Gauges . 66
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Methanol in Gasoline . 181
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 102
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Moonroof . 100
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MP3/WMA . 125, 145 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 180
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Odometer . 66
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Odometer, Trip . 67
Oil
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Change, How to . 234
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Change, When to . 223
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Checking Engine . 183
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Pressure Indicator . 65, 277
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Selecting Proper Viscosity . 232
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 300
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Outside Mirrors . 102
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 68
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Overheating, Engine . 275
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 228
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Oxygenated Fuels . 181
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Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 265
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 295
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Unleaded Gasoline . 180
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 236
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 295
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Emissions Control Systems . 300
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Emissions Testing . 303
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Oxygenated Fuels . 181
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 301
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Tire Labeling . 297
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Temperature Gauge . 67
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
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Thef t Protection . 175
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 302
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Time, Setting the . 174
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Tire Chains . 261
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 267
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Tire Inf ormation . 295
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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(TPMS) . 212
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Indicator . 63, 213
Required Federal
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Explanation . 298
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Tires . 254
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Air Pressure . 255
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Checking Wear . 256
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Compact Spare . 266
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 295 ..................
High Speed Driving . 256
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Inf lation . 254
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Inspection . 256
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Maintenance . 258
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Replacing . 259
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Rotating . 258
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Service Lif e . 257
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Snow . 261
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Specif ications . 260, 294
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Tire Chains . 261
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Tools, Tire Changing . 267
Towing
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A Trailer . 215
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Emergency Towing . 286
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Traction Devices . 261
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 240
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 241
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Fluid Selection . 240, 241
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Identif ication Number . 290
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Shif ting the Automatic . 202
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Shif ting the Manual . 199
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Treadwear . 295
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Trip Meter . 67 ................................................
Trunk . 86
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Opening . 86
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Open Monitor Light . 61
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Turn Signals . 72
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Vanity Mirror . 105
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 192
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Vehicle Dimensions . 292
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 290
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Vehicle Storage . 264
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VIN . 290
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Viscosity, Oil . 233
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Brake Fluid:
Gasoline:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Recommended Engine Oil:
Fuel Tank Capacity: Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) (see page
).
Front/Rear:30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
4.6 US qt (4.4
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
API Premium grade 5W-30
detergent oil (see page ). 3.9 US qt (3.7
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
13.2 US gal (50
)
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity (including differential): 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 ). DX, Canadian DX-G
Except Si Si
Except Si Si
233
233 Except Si Si 242
LX, EX, EX-L Si
240
241
All models except Si and
Canadian DX-G (M/T) 243
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