2009 HONDA CIVIC COUPE air conditioning

A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other convenience
f eatures. What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Overview of Contents
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T aking Care of the Unexpected
T echnical Inf ormation
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ÎThe heating and air conditioning
systems in your vehicle provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions. Air conditioning is optional on DX
model.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you have an optional
audio system, ref er to the operating
instructions that came with it.)
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle. .............
Vents, Heating, and A/C .116
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Audio System .121
Audio System (Models without
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navigation system) .122
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .123
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Adjusting the Sound .126
Playing the XM
Radio
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(Optional) .127
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Playing a Disc .132
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Disc Player Error Messages .138
Optional Disc Changer Error
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Messages .139
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PlayinganiPod
.140
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iPod
Error Messages .148
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .149
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .156
Audio System (Models with ...............
navigation system) .157
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Voice Control System .157
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .158
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Playing the XM
Radio .161
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Adjusting the Sound .168
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Playing a Disc .170
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Disc Player Error Messages .179 .........................
Playing a PC Card .180
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PC Card Error Messages .192
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PlayinganiPod
.193
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iPod
Error Messages .202
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .203
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .213
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AM/FM Radio Reception .214
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Protecting Your Discs .216
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Remote Audio Controls .219
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Auxiliary Input Jack .220
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Radio Thef t Protection .221
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Setting the Clock .222
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Security System .223
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Cruise Control .224
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.227
Navigation systems are optional on
U.S. EX, EX-L and Si models only.
If equipped U.S. LX, EX, EX-L and Si models
Features
Features
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
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MODE BUTTONS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON/
HEATED MIRRORS
FAN CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
DIAL
MAX A/C BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON
: If equipped RECIRCULATION BUTTON
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Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Use the mode control buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
corner vents in all modes.
On some models, this button also
operates the heated outside mirrors
(see page ).
This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode (see page to
use this setting). Air f lows f rom the
center and side vents in the
dashboard. Pressing the , A/C,
or any of the mode buttons cancels
MAX A/C, but the A/C stays on. /
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If equipped If equipped
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button
MAX A/C Button Rear Window Def ogger
Button
Mode Control
Features
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Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed. you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
air conditioning, and setting the f an
to maximum speed in f resh air mode.
To cool the interior with MAX A/C: Set the f an to the desired speed.
Select MAX A/C.
The system automatically turns on
the A/C, selects , and
switches to recirculation mode.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool. Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry and
can prevent the windows f rom
f ogging up.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
Turn the fan on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
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If the interior is very warm,Dehumidif y the Interior
Using the A/C
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Features
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Fill the f uel tank until the nozzle automatically clicks of f .
Reset trip counter to zero.
Record the total gallons (liters) needed to ref ill.
Follow one of the simple calculations above.
The A/C
puts an extra load on the engine
which makes it use more f uel. Use
the f resh-air ventilation when
possible.
Combine several short trips into
one. A warmed-up engine is more
f uel ef f icient than a cold one.
Direct calculation is the
recommended source of inf ormation
about your actual f uel economy.
Using f requency of f ill-ups or taking
f uel gauge readings are NOT
accurate measures of f uel economy.
Fuel economy may improve over the
f irst several thousand miles. 1)
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Fuel Economy
Checking Your Fuel Economy
Measuring T echniquesMinimize the use of the air
conditioning system
Plan and combine trips
Calculating Fuel Economy
272
Miles driven Gallons of
fuel Miles per
Gallon
100 KilometersL per 100 km
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
377
Air Conditioning
Capacities
Lights
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil typeHFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) SP-10
60 W
12 V
12 V
12 V 51 W
28/8 W
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in
the engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 13.2 US gal (50)
1.45 US gal (5.5)
1.37 US gal (5.2)
1.19 US gal (4.5)
1.88 US gal (7.1)
1.72 US gal (6.5)
1.80 US gal (6.8)
3.9 US qt (3.7
)
4.6 US qt (4.4)
3.7 US qt (3.5)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
5.8 US qt (5.5)
1.5 US qt (1.4)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
1.8 US qt (1.7)
2.5 US qt (2.4)
6.2 US qt (5.9)
2.6 US qt (2.5
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4.8 US qt (4.5)
0.11 US gal (0.4
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Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
5W
8W
8W
3CP
21 W
18 W
3CP
21/5 W
21 W
12 V 55 W
Headlights (HI)
Headlights (LO)
Front turn signal/Side marker/
Parking light
Fog lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light
Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles Approx.
Si A/T
M/T
A/T
M/T
(HB3)
(HB4)
EX, EX-L, Si:
U.S.: DX, LX, EX, EX-L U.S. DX and LX
Canada: DX, DX-G, LX
1:
Replacement of the light should be done by your
dealer.
2 : If equipped (H11)
1:
2:
3:
4: Canada: DX, DX-G, LX, EX-L (Amber)
(Amber)
2
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AAC .151,206
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Accessories and Modif ications .273
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .79
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Accessory Power Sockets .110
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Active Head Restraints .98
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Adding Engine Coolant .316
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Additives, Engine Oil .313
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Airbag (SRS) .9,21
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Airbag System Components .21
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Air Conditioning System .116
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Usage .119
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Air Pressure, Tires .335,337,378
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Antif reeze .316
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator .59,292
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Operation .292
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .221
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock .79
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Audio System .121
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .82
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .19
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Automatic Speed Control .224 ..............
Automatic Transmission .286
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Capacity, Fluid .377
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Checking Fluid Level .320
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Shif ting .286
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators .286
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Shif t Lever Positions .287
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Shif t Lock Release .289
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Capacities Chart .377
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .57,361
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Jump Starting .357
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Maintenance .345
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Specif ications .378
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Bef ore Driving .263
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders .109
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.227
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Booster Seats .47
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) .292
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Break-in, New Linings .264
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Bulb Replacement .328 ...........................................
Fluid .322
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Parking .107
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System Design .291
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System Indicator .58,363
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Wear Indicators .291
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Braking System .291
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Break-in, New Vehicle .264
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Brightness Control, Instruments .74
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights .328
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Brake Lights .328
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Fog Lights .329
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Front Parking Lights .327
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Front Side Marker Lights .327
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Headlights .324
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High-mount Brake Light .331
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Rear Lights .328
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Specif ications .377
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Turn Signal Lights .327
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Bulbs, Halogen .324
Index
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