2009 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN clutch

Fluid Locations
Maint enance
Si model
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RADIATOR CAP
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
CLUTCH FLUID
(Light gray cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange handle)
BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
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The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
The manual transmission should be
drained and ref illed with new f luid
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display.
If you are not sure how to check and
add f luid, contact your dealer.
Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage.
Using any non-Honda brake f luid can
cause corrosion and decrease the lif e
of the system. Have the brake
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible.
Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 f luid, f rom a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement.
Replace the brake f luid according to
thetimerecommendationsinthe
maintenance minder schedule.
Check the brake f luid level in the
reservoirs monthly.Brake System
Brake and Clutch Fluid
Transmission Fluid, Brake and Clutch Fluid
310
MAX
MIN
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Manual Transmission only All models except Si and Canadian DX-Gwith manual transmission
The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If it is not, add
brake f luid to bring it up to that level.
Use the same fluid specified for the
brake system.
A low f luid level can indicate a leak
in the clutch system. Have this
system inspected as soon as possible. Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spill immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.
Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The f luid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not add power steering f luid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark.
Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
Clutch Fluid
Maint enance
311
LOWER LEVEL
UPPER LEVEL
MAX
MIN
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound, a series of clicks, or
nothing at all.
Check these things:
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or neutral. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page .
Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit f or the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. See on page .344
358
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting
Emergency T owing
If theEngineWon’tStart
342
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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
356
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .315
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Brake Lights .315
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Front Side Marker Lights .314
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Front Turn Signal Lights .314
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Headlights .312,313
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High-mount Brake Light .317
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Parking Lights .314
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Rear Side Marker Lights .315
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Rear Turn Signal Lights .315
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Specif ications .365
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Bulbs, Halogen .312 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,56
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Daytime Running Lights .74
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .380
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Def og and Def rost .113
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Def ogger, Rear Window .76
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Def rosting the Windows .113
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Dimensions .364
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Dimming the Headlights .73
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .308
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Engine Oil .251
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Directional Signals .73
Disc Brake Pad Wear
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Indicators .275
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Disc Player .125,161
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Display Change Button .66
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Disposal of Used Oil .304
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Card, PC .170
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Capacities Chart .365
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .51
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Carrying Cargo .259
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Player .125,161
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Ceiling Light .106
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Certif ication Label .362
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Chains .331
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Changing a Flat Tire .337 Changing Oil
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How to .302
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When to .291
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Charging System Indicator .65,349
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Check Fuel Cap Message .69
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .265
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Child Saf ety .33
Child Seats
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LATCH Anchor System .42
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Lower Anchors .42
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Tether Anchor Points .45
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Childproof Door Locks .82
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Clock, Setting the .206
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Clutch Fluid .311
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CO in the Exhaust .372
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Cold Weather, Starting in .266
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Compact Spare .336
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Console Compartment .108
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Consumer Inf ormation .378
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Controls, Instruments and .55
Coolant
........................................
Adding .304
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Checking .253
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Proper Solution .304
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Temperature Gauge .70 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .372
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Cruise Control Operation .208
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Customer Service Inf ormation .378
Index
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CONT INUED
Doors.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .83
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Auto Door Locking .83
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Auto Door Unlocking .85
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Locking and Unlocking .81
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Power Door Locks .82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .367
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission .267
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .263
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Economy .254
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Guidelines .264
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Dust and Pollen Filter .320
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Fan, Interior .110 .........................................
Features .109
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Filling the Fuel Tank .249
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .320
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Oil .302
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level .309
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Shif ting the .267
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .76
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Flat Tire, Changing a .337
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .308
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Brake .310
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Clutch .311
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Locations .298
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Manual Transmission .309
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Power Steering .311
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Windshield Washer .307
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .198
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Fog Lights .74
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Folding Rear Seat .97
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Four-way Flashers .76
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Front Airbags .9,24
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Economy, Fuel .254
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Emergencies on the Road .335
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Battery, Jump Starting .344
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Brake System Indicator .351
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Changing a Flat Tire .337
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Charging System Indicator .349
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Checking the Fuses .352
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .349
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .350 ..................
Overheated Engine .347
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Emergency Brake .105
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Emergency Flashers .76
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Emergency Towing .358
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Emergency Trunk Opener .89
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Emissions Controls .372
........................
Emissions Testing .375
Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .70
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Engine Speed Limiter .269,272
Malf unction Indicator
......................................
Lamp .350
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Oil Pressure Indicator .65,349
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Oil, What Kind to Use .300
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Overheating .347
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Specif ications .364
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Starting .266
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Ethanol in Gasoline .249
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .372
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Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .16
Index
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