2008 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN towing

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.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged.
Emergency Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
287
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.
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Doors.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
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Auto Door Locking .81
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Auto Door Unlocking .83
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Locking and Unlocking .79
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Power Door Locks .80
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .295
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission .199
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .195
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Economy .186
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Guidelines .196
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Dust and Pollen Filter .250
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Economy, Fuel .186
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Emergencies on the Road .265
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Battery, Jump Starting .273
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Brake System Indicator .279
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Changing a Flat Tire .267
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Charging System Indicator .277
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Checking the Fuses .280
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .277
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .278 ..................
Overheated Engine .275
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Emergency Brake .103
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Emergency Flashers .74
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Emergency Towing .286
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Emergency Trunk Opener .87
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Emissions Controls .300
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Emissions Testing .303
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .67
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Engine Speed Limiter .201, 204
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .278
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Oil Pressure Indicator .65, 277
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Oil, What Kind to Use .232
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Overheating .275
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Specif ications .292
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Starting .198
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Ethanol in Gasoline .181
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .300
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Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .16
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Fan, Interior .108 .........................................
Features .107
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Filling the Fuel Tank .181
Filters
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Dust and Pollen .250
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Oil .234
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level .241
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Shif ting the .199
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .74
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Flat Tire, Changing a .267
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .240
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Brake .242
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Clutch .243
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Locations .230
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Manual Transmission .241
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Power Steering .243
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Windshield Washer .239
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .166
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Folding Rear Seat .95
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Four-way Flashers .74
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Front Airbags .9, 24
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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
Index
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Vehicle Stability Assist........................
(VSA) System .210
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Activation Indicator .62, 210
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Of f Switch .211
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System Indicator .62, 210
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .52
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Warranty Coverages .307
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level .239
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Indicator .64
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Operation .71
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Wheel .253
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Adjusting the Steering .75
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Alignment and Balance .258
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Compact Spare .266
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Nut Wrench .268
Windows ..................
Operating the Power .99
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Rear, Def ogger .74
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .71
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Def roster .111 .......................................
Washers .71
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .251
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Operation .71
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Worn Tires .256, 257
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .286
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