2008 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN fuse box

The under-hood f use box is on the
driver’s side, next to the brake f luid
reservoir. To open it, push the tabs
as shown.If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
and , or the diagram on the
f use box lid, which f use or f uses
control that device. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
the cause. Replace any blown f uses,
and check if the device works.
Thefusesareintwofuseboxes.The
interior f use box is underneath the
steering column. 284 285
Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
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INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD
TAB
FUSE LABEL
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Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use box and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each one with the f use
pullerprovidedonthebackof the
under-hood f use box cover.
Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Removing these f uses
requires a Phillips-head screw-
driver.
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2. 3. 4.
CONT INUED
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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FUSE PULLER
BLOWN
FUSE
BLOWN
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No.
No. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Amps. Amps.
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
1
2
3 Main Fuse
EPS
Option Main
Ignition Switch Main
ABS/VSA Motor
ABS/VSA F/S Headlight Main
Power Window Main
Not Used
Sub Fan Motor
Main Fan Motor (M/T)
Main Fan Motor (A/T)
Rear Defogger
Blower
Hazard
FI Sub
Stop and Horn
Not Used
Not Used
IGPS Oil Level
Not Used
Audio Amp
IG Coil
FI Main
MG Clutch
DBW
Interior Light
Back Up
100 A
(70 A) 60 A
50 A
30 A
30 A
40 A 50 A
40 A
20 A
20 A
30 A
30 A
40 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A
(15 A) 15 A
15 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A 10 A
1:
2: If equipped
On models with VSA system
1 1
2
Fuse Locations
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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Circuits Protected
Amps. Amps. Amps. Circuits Protected
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
ODS
MET ER
SRS
Right Headlight High
Left Headlight High
Small (Interior)
Small (Exterior)
Right Headlight Low
Power Window
Fuel Pump
Alternator
ABS/VSA
Heated Seat
Not Used
TPMS
Not Used
7.5 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
(15 A)
(7.5 A) 7.5 A
7.5 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A 10 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
(20 A) 20 A
20 A
(15 A) 15 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 30 A Left Headlight Low
Headlight High Main
Small (Main)
Not Used
Headlight Low Main
Not Used
Not Used
Moonroof
Door Lock
Driver’s Power Window
Not Used
Rear ACC Socket
ACC
Passenger’s Power Window
Not Used
Right Rear Power Window
Left Rear Power Window
Not Used
ACC Radio
HAC
Daytime Running Light
Front Wiper
If equipped
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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Specif ications
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Fuses
Alignment Battery Tires
P195/65R15 89H
Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster 7°24’ 0°45’0°
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
See page284or the fuse box
cover. See page285or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
Capacity 12 V
12 V
12 V36 AH/5 HR
38 AH/5 HR 45 AH/20 HR
47 AH/20 HR
12 V
12 V 38 AH/5 HR
47 AH/20 HR
12 V
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
Size
Pressure
T135/80R16 101M
T125/70D15 95M
215/45ZR17 91W P215/45R17 87V
P205/55R16 89H
T125/70D16 96M P195/65R15 89S
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front Front/Rear
Spare
LX, EX, EX-L
Si (all season tires)
Except Si
Si Optional for Si (summer tires)
U.S.
Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
7:
8:DX, Canadian DX-G with automatic transmission
Canadian DX-G with manual transmission
Si without VSA system Front/Rear
Spare
3 1
2
4
5
7
7
3
4, 6
6
7
8 1, 2
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Fuel .180
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Fill Door and Cap .181
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement .180
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Oxygenated .181
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Reserve Indicator .64
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Tank, Filling the .181
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Fuses, Checking the .280
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Jacking up the Vehicle .268
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Jack, Tire .267
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Jump Starting .273
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Gas Mileage, Improving .186
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Gasoline .180
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Fuel Reserve Indicator .64
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement .180
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Tank, Filling the .181
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Gas Station Procedures .181
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .67
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Fuel .67
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .202
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Manual Transmission .199
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Glove Box .106 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .244
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Hazard Warning Flashers .74
Headlights
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Aiming .244
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Daytime Running Lights .73
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High Beam Indicator .61
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Reminder Beeper .72
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .244
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Turning on .72
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Head Restraints .92
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Heated Mirrors .103
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Heating and Cooling .108
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High Altitude, Starting at .198
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High-Low Beam Switch .72
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High-mount Brake Light .249
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Hood, Opening the .182
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Horn .4,70
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .290
Ignition
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Keys .76
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Switch .78 ............
Timing Control System .301
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .59
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Inf ant Restraint .38
Inf ant Seats
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LATCH Anchor System .42
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Lower Anchors .42
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Tether Anchor Points .45
Inf lation, Recommended Tire ...................................
Pressures .255
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Inf ormation Display .66
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Inside Mirror .102
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Inspection, Tire .256
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Lights .59
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Instrument Panel Brightness .73
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Instruments and Controls .55
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Interior Lights .104
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Introduction .i
Index
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