2009 HONDA CIVIC COUPE towing

µµ If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the f ront tires and lif t them of f
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground. Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to neutral.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
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.
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
do not tow the vehicle more than 50
miles (80 km), and keep the speed
below35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged.
Start the engine.
Press on the brake pedal. Move
the shif t lever through all its
positions.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Release the parking brake.
Turn of f the engine.
Shif t to D position f or 5 seconds,
then to N.
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
Emergency Towing
370
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.
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Emergency Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
371
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.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.
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CONT INUED
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Disc Player .132,170
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Display Change Button .66
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Disposal of Used Oil .316
Doors
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .82
..............
Locking and Unlocking .80
......................
Power Door Locks .81
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .379
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission .283
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .279
....................................
Economy .270
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .333
..............................
Economy, Fuel .270
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
.......................................
Indicator .60
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .294
..................................
Emergencies .349
.............
Battery, Jump Starting .357
...........
Brake System Indicator .363
................
Changing a Flat Tire .351 .....
Charging System Indicator .361
..................
Checking the Fuses .364
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers .75
............................
Jump Starting .357
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .361
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .362
..................
Overheated Engine .359
.......................................
Towing .370
.........................
Emergency Brake .107
......................
Emergency Flashers .75
......................
Emergency Towing .370
............
Emergency Trunk Opener .92
.......................
Emissions Controls .385
........................
Emissions Testing .388
Engine
............
Adding Engine Coolant .316
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .68
.........................
If It Won’t Start .355
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .57,362
.......................
Oil Lif e Indicator .303
........
Oil Pressure Indicator .57,361
.............................
Oil, Synthetic .313
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Oil, What Kind to Use .312
...............................
Overheating .359
............................
Specif ications .376 ....................
Speed Limiter .285,288
.......................................
Starting .282
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Ethanol in Gasoline .265
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .385
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .50
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .16
....................................
Fan Control .117
.........................................
Features .115
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .265
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .333
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Oil .314
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .75
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Flat Tire, Changing a .351
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Floor Mats .332
Index
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INDEX
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Supplemental Restraint..................................
System.9,21
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Servicing .30
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SRS Indicator .28,58
...................
System Components .21
SVC (Speed-sensitive Volume ..................
Compensation) .126,168
..................................
Synthetic Oil .313
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .349
Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .379
.....
Emissions Control Systems .385
Three Way Catalytic
.......................
Converter .386,387
.......................
Temperature Gauge .68
.....................
Tether Anchor Points .45
................
Thef t Protection, Radio .221
Three Way Catalytic
...........................
Converter .386,387
..........................
Time, Setting the .222
....................................
Tire Chains .343
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .351 Tire Pressure Monitoring
........................
System (TPMS) .296
...............................................
Tires .335
......................
Air Pressure .335,337
........................................
Chains .343
.........................
Checking Wear .338
..........................
Compact Spare .350
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .379
......................................
Inf lation .335
..................................
Inspection .338
.....................................
Labeling .381
Low Tire Pressure
...........................
Indicator .61,296
..............................
Maintenance .339
...................................
Replacing .341
......................................
Rotating .340
................................
Service Lif e .338
...........................................
Snow .343
............................
Specif ications .348
...................
Summer Tires .337,342
.........................................
TPMS .296
...........................................
Wear .340
.......................................
Wheels .344
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .351
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .299 ................
Emergency Wrecker .370
Transmission Checking Fluid Level,
..............................
Automatic .320
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .321
..................
Fluid Selection .320,321
..............
Identif ication Number .375
.............
Shif ting the Automatic .286
..................
Shif ting the Manual .283
...................................
Treadwear .379
...................
Treadwear Indicators .338
.......................................
Trip Meter .66
................................................
Trunk .91
....................
Emergency Opener .92
........................................
Opening .91
............................
Open Indicator .63
....................................
Turn Signals .72
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .349
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .379
Index
INDEX
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Unleaded Gasoline .264
USB Adapter
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Cable .142,152,195,206
.
USB Flash Memory Device .149,203
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .316
............
WARNING, Explanation of .iii
................
Warning Button, Hazard .75 .........
Warning Labels, Location of .51
....................
Warranty Coverages .393
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level .319
.......................................
Indicator .63
.....................................
Operation .71
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering .76
............
Alignment and Balance .339
..........................
Compact Spare .350
...................................
Replacing .341
..............................
Wrench, Nut .352
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .103
................
Operating the Power .102
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .75
Windshield
.......................................
Cleaning .71
...................................
Def roster .120
.......................................
Washers .71
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .333
.....................................
Operation .71
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WMA .133,151,171,182,206
....................................
Worn Tires .338
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .370
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Vanity Mirror .111
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .276
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .376
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .374
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System .294
...
VSA Activation Indicator .62,294
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .295
........
VSA System Indicator .62,294
.............................
Vehicle Storage .347
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Ventilation .118
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VIN .374
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Viscosity, Oil .313 .............................
XM
Radio .127,161
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