2009 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN fuel

2009 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual

Refer to 2009 Civic GX Supplement for topics specific to the Civic GX. Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .............................................................................................................................\
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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) ................................ 55
Features (heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, and cru\
ise control) ............................ 109
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ................\
..................................................... 247
Driving (engine and transmission operation) .........................................\
....................................................... 263
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)........................................... 289
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ............................. 335
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 361
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ... 377
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ..............................................\
........................................... 381
Index ......................................................................\
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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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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESGAUGES
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLETRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
AUDIO SYSTEMMOONROOF SWITCH PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG
MIRROR CONTROLS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. DOOR LOCK TAB
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.104)
(P.66)
(P.114)(P.102)
(P.9,30)
(P.110)(P.81)
(P.108)
(P.270)
(P.267)
(P.100)
(P.204)
(P.88)
(P.249)
(P.101)
(P.82) (P.9,24)
(P.57)
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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 .56
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Indicators .59
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Gauges .66
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Display Change Button .66
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Inf ormation Display .67
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Fuel Gauge .70
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Temperature Gauge .70
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .71
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .72
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Turn Signals and Headlights .73
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Daytime Running Lights .74
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Fog Lights .74
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Instrument Panel Brightness .75
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Hazard Warning Button .76
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Rear Window Def ogger .76
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .77
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Keys and Locks .78
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Immobilizer System .79
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Ignition Switch .80
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Door Locks .81
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Power Door Locks .82
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Childproof Door Locks .82
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .83
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Auto Door Locking .83 .................
Auto Door Unlocking .85
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Trunk .88
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Emergency Trunk Opener .89
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Remote Transmitter .90
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Seats .93
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Seat Heaters .100
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Power Windows .101
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Moonroof .102
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Mirrors .104
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Parking Brake .105
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Interior Lights .106
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Interior Convenience Items .107
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Beverage Holders .108
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Accessory Power Socket .108
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Glove Box .108
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Console Compartment .108
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES AUDIO SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH MOONROOF SWITCH
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
ACCESSORY
POWER
SOCKET
DOOR LOCK TAB
GAUGES
MIRROR CONTROLS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P.57)
(P.66)
(P.104)
(P.82)
(P.101)
(P.249) (P.88) (P.204) (P.100) (P.267)
(P.270)
(P.108)
(P.81)
(P.110)
(P.114)
(P.102)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Canadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page62)next to the immobilizer system indicator.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
DX, DX-G (Canada), L X (U.S.), L X-S (U.S.), Sport (Canada), EX (U.S.), EX-L
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LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P.60) TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATORHIGH BEAM
INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE
PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.64)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P.61)
(P.60)(P.61)(P.61)
(P.60)
(P.63) (P.64)
(P.63) (P.60)
(P.61)(P.59)
(P.65, 291)
(P.65,350)
(P.65,349)
(P.65,349) (P.64) (P.62)
(P.62)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.65)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.59)
(P.61)
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Instrument Panel
Si
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LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATORCRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR REV LIMIT INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR (P.65)(P.64)
(P.60)
(P.62)
(P.61)
(P.61) (P.62)
(P.64) (P.62)
(P.65,349)
(P.65,349) (P.65,291)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.65,350) (P.64)
(P.60)(P.63)
(P.59)
(P.61)
(P.61) (P.60)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR (P.59)(P.63)
(P.64)
(P.60)
(P.61)
(P.61)
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If equippedIf equippedCanadian models only
Si model only
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this indicator
come on (see page ).
To protect the engine f rom damage,
never drive with the tachometer in
its red zone.
This indicator shows you when the
engine speed is near the tachometer’s
red zone. When the engine speed
gets to near the red zone, the
indicator blinks. If you exceed the
maximum speed f or the gear you are
in, the indicator stays on, and you
may f eel the engine cut in and out
due to the engine speed limiter (see
page ). This indicator is in the f uel gauge. It
comes on as a reminder that you
must ref uel soon.
When the needle reaches E, there is
a very small amount of f uel in the
tank.
When the indicator comes on, there
are about 1.9 US gal (7.5
)of fuel
remaining in the tank.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Low Fuel Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Rev L imit Indicator
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
REV LIMIT INDICATOR
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Press and hold until the speedometer,
trip meter, and odometer readings
switch between miles per hour and
kilometers per hour. A beeper will
sound.
Gauges
Display Change Button
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TEMPERATURE GAUGETRIP METER
SPEEDOMETER
FUEL
GAUGE
SEL/RESET BUTTON DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON INFORMATION
DISPLAY
TACHOMETER
ODOMETER/OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE INDICATOR INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL BUTTONS
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