2009 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN open hood

Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page).
Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action. If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
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358 Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
349
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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The under-hood f use box is on the
driver’s side, next to the brake f luid
reservoir. To open it, push the tabs
as shown.
Thefusesareintwofuseboxes.The
interior f use box is underneath the
steering column. If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
and , or the diagram on the
f use box lid, which f use or f uses
control that device. The diagram f or
the interior driver’s side f use box is
on the kick panel below the f use box.
Check those f uses f irst, but check all
the f uses bef ore deciding that a
blown f use is the cause. Replace any
blown f uses, and check if the device
works. 356357
Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
352
INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD
TAB
FUSE LABEL
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Fuel .248
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Fill Door and Cap .249
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Gauge .70
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Octane Requirement .248
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Oxygenated .249
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Reserve Indicator .64
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Tank, Filling the .249
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Fuses, Checking the .352
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .362
Ignition
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Keys .78 ...........................................
Switch .80
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Timing Control System .373
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .59
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Inf ant Restraint .38
Inf ant Seats
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LATCH Anchor System .42
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Lower Anchors .42
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Tether Anchor Points .45
Inf lation, Recommended Tire ...................................
Pressures .325
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Inf ormation Display .67
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Inside Mirror .104
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Inspection, Tire .326
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Lights .59
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Instrument Panel Brightness .75
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Instruments and Controls .55
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Interior Lights .106
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Introduction .i
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iPod
.133,183
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Jacking up the Vehicle .338
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Jack, Tire .337
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Gas Mileage, Improving .254
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Gasoline .248
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Fuel Reserve Indicator .64
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Gauge .70
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Octane Requirement .248
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Tank, Filling the .249
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Gas Station Procedures .249
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .70
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Fuel .70
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .270
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Manual Transmission .267
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Glove Box .108 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .312
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HandsFreeLink
.211
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Hazard Warning Flashers .76
Headlights
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Aiming .312
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Daytime Running Lights .74
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High Beam Indicator .61
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Reminder Beeper .73
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .312
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Turning on .73
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Head Restraints .94
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Heated Mirrors .105
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Heating and Cooling .110
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High Altitude, Starting at .266
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High-Low Beam Switch .73
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High-mount Brake Light .317
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Hood, Opening the .250
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Horn .4,71
Index
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