2009 HONDA CIVIC COUPE fuel

2009 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual
Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety .............................................................................................................................. iii
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) .................................................................................................... 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .................................................... 5
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ................................ 53
Features (
heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and other convenience items
) ............ 115
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...................................................................... 263
Driving (engine and transmission operation) ................................................................................................ 279
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)........................................... 301
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ............................. 349
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 373
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ... 391
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ......................................................................................... 395
Index ............................................................................................................................... ........................................ I

Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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GAUGES
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.9,23)
(P.9,23) DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.55,56)
(P.65)
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS AUDIO SYSTEM
CLOCK
MOONROOF SWITCH
A/T model without navigation system is shown. HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
USB ADAPTER CABLE
FUEL FILL DOOR/
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P.75)
(P.104)
(P.222)
(P.121)
(P.116)
(P.286)
(P.283)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
(P.110)
(P.142,152,195,206)
(P.101)
(P.106)
(P.81)
(P.102) (P.266) (P.265,91)
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .54
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Indicators .57
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Gauges .65
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Display Change Button .66
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Odometer .66
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Trip Meter .66
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .67
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Fuel Gauge .68
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Temperature Gauge .68
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Check Fuel Cap Message .68
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Maintenance Minder .69
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .70
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .71
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Turn Signals and Headlights .72
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Fog Lights .73
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Hazard Warning Button .75
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Rear Window Def ogger .75
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .76
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Keys and Locks .77
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Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79 ......................................
Door Locks .80
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Power Door Locks .81
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .82
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Remote Transmitter .87
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Trunk .91
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Emergency Trunk Opener .92
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Seats .93
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Seat Heaters .101
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Power Windows .102
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Moonroof .104
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Mirrors .106
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Parking Brake .107
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Interior Convenience Items .108
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Beverage Holders .109
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Console Compartment .109
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Glove Box .109
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Coat Hook .110
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Accessory Power Sockets .110
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Vanity Mirror .111
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Sun Visor .112
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Interior Lights .113
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Ceiling Light .113
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Spotlights .113
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Courtesy Light .114
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES (P.55,56)
(P.65) MOONROOF SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
A/T model without navigation system is shown. HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE FUEL FILL DOOR/
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE SEAT HEATER
SWITCHESACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
(P.75) (P.104)
(P.106)
(P.81)
(P.102)
(P.266) (P.265,91) (P.101)(P.110)
(P.142,152,195,206) USB ADAPTER CABLE HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.121) CLOCK
(P.222)
(P.116)
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Canadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page60) next to the immobilizer system indicator.
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
DX,DX-G(Canada),LX,EX,EX-L
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LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATORANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.63)(P.57)
(P.64)
(P.58) PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.59)
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.63)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.61)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P.64)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR(P.61)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P.63)
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
(P.63)
: If equipped
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.58)
(P.59)
(P.63)
(P.62)
(P.62)
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
VEHICLE
STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.62)
(P.57,361)
(P.57,361)
(P.57,362) (P.60,303) (P.58,363)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
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REV LIMIT INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
: If equipped PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.63)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.60)(P.64)
(P.61)
(P.64)
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.61)
(P.59)(P.57)
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.58)
(P.61)
(P.62)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR (P.59)
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.58)
(P.62)
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P.63)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.57,361)
(P.57,361)
(P.57,362) (P.60,303) (P.58,363)
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If equipped
This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See pagef or more inf ormation on the
security system. This indicator is located in the f uel
gauge. It comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.
When the indicator comes on, there
are about 1.9 US gal (7.5
)of fuel
remaining in the tank.
When the reading reaches E, there is
a very small amount of f uel in the
tank.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Security System Indicator L ow Fuel Indicator
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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To switch the information display
between the odometer, trip meter,
and outside temperature (if
equipped), and engine oil lif e and
maintenance service items, press the
SEL/RESET button repeatedly.
If equipped
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Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SPEEDOMETER
TRIP METER INFORMATION
DISPLAYFUEL
GAUGE
TACHOMETER
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
SEL/RESET BUTTON
ODOMETER/OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
U.S. EX-L model with A/T is shown.
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