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Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time. We recommend using quality
gasolines containing detergent
additives that help prevent fuel
system and engine deposits.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your authorized dealer f or service.
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane number of 91 or higher.
Useof aloweroctanegasolinecan
cause occasional metallic knocking
noises in the engine and will result in
decreased engine perf ormance. Use
of a gasoline with a pump octane
number less than 87 can lead to
engine damage.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Do not tow a trailer.
Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
A ll models except Si
Si model only
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on loose or
uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock.
It only helps with the
steering control during braking.
such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed f or the road and weather
conditions.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road.
If the ABS indicator and the brake
system indicator come on together,
and the parking brake is f ully
released, the EBD system may also
be shut down.
Test your brakes as instructed on
page . If the brakes f eel normal,
drive slowly and have your vehicle
repaired by your dealer as soon as
possible. Avoid sudden hard braking
which could cause the rear wheels to
lock up and possibly lead to a loss of
control.
The VSA indicator will come on
alongwiththeABSindicator.
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On vehicles with VSA system
A vehicle with A BS may require a
longer distance to stop
A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle.
Important Saf ety Reminders
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
A BS cannot prevent a loss of
stability.
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Driving
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To achieve a proper tongue load,
start by loading 60% of the load
toward the front of the trailer and
40% toward the rear, then re-adjust
the load as needed.The best way to conf irm that vehicle
and trailer weights are within limits
is to have them checked at a public
scale.
Using a suitable scale or a special
tongue load gauge, check the tongue
load the f irst time you set up a
towing combination (a f ully-loaded
vehicle and trailer), then recheck the
tongue load whenever the conditions
change.
The maximum allowable weight of
the vehicle, all occupants, all
accessories, all cargo, and the
tongue load is: The maximum allowable weight of
the vehicle, all occupants, all
accessories, all cargo, and the
tongue load must not exceed:
on the f ront axle
on the f ront axle
on the rear axle
on the rear axle
on the rear axle
on the f ront axle
(Si) (Si)
(DX, U.S. LX, LX-S, Canadian
DX-G)
(EX-L, U.S. EX, Canadian Sport) (DX, U.S. LX, LX-S, Canadian
DX-G)
(EX-L, U.S. EX, Canadian Sport) Checking L oads
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR): Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GA WR):
Towing a Trailer
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3,671 lbs (1,665 kg)
1,731 lbs (785 kg)
1,940 lbs (880 kg)
3,737 lbs (1,695 kg)
3,924 lbs (1,780 kg) 1,973 lbs (895 kg)
1,764 lbs (800 kg)
2,094 lbs (950 kg)
1,830 lbs (830 kg)
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If you do not perf orm the indicated
maintenance, negative mileage is
displayed and begins to blink af ter
the vehicle has been driven 10 miles
(10 km) or more.
Negative mileage means your
vehicle has passed the maintenance
required point.
Immediately have the indicated
maintenance done by your dealer.
When the remaining engine oil lif e is
0 percent, the engine oil lif e indicator
will blink. The display comes on
everytimeyouturntheignition
switch to the ON (II) position. The
maintenance minder indicator
( ) also comes on and remains
on in the instrument panel. When
you see this message, immediately
have the indicated maintenance done
by your dealer.
The maintenance item code or codes
indicate the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change
(see page ).
You can switch the display to the
odometer, the trip meter, and the
outside temperature indicator (if
equipped) by pushing the SEL/
RESET button on the dashboard
repeatedly.
Whentheengineoillifeis15to1
percent, the maintenance minder
indicator ( ) comes on every
time you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, then it goes out
if you switch the inf ormation display.
When you see this message, have
the indicated maintenance
perf ormed by your dealer as soon as
possible.
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CONT INUED
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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NEGATIVE MILEAGE
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Your dealer will reset the display
af ter completing the required
maintenance service. You will see
‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the inf ormation
display the next time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If maintenance service is done by
someone other than your dealer,
reset the maintenance minder as
f ollows:Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Press the SEL/RESET button
repeatedly until the engine oil lif e
indicator is displayed.
All maintenance items displayed on
the inf ormation display are in code.
For an explanation of these
maintenance codes, see page .
You can change the inf ormation
display f rom the engine oil lif e
display to the odometer, the trip
meter, or the outside temperature (if
equipped) every time you press and
release the SEL/RESET button.
When the engine oil lif e is 0 percent
or negative mileage, the
maintenance minder indicator
( )remainsonevenif you
change the inf ormation display.
Immediately have the service done,
andmakesuretoresetthedisplay
(see Resetting the Engine Oil Lif e
Display).
1.
2.
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Maintenance Minder
Resetting the Engine Oil Lif e
Display
Maintenance Main Items and Sub
Items
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MAINTENANCE
SUB ITEM
MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM
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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
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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
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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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DOT Tire Quality Grading .367
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Emissions Control Systems .372
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Emissions Testing .375
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Oxygenated Fuels .249
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .373
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Tire Labeling .369
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Temperature Gauge .70
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Tether Anchor Points .45
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Thef t Protection .207
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .374
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Time, Setting the .206
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Tire Chains .331
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .337
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Tire Inf ormation .367
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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(TPMS) .280
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Indicator .63,281
Required Federal
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Explanation .370
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Tires .324
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Air Pressure .325
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Checking Wear .326
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Compact Spare .336
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .367 ..................
High Speed Driving .326
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Inf lation .324
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Inspection .326
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Maintenance .328
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Replacing .329
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Rotating .328
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Service Lif e .327
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Snow .331
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Specif ications .330,366
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Tire Chains .331
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Tools, Tire Changing .337
Towing
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A Trailer .283
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Emergency Towing .358
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Traction Devices .331
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
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Automatic .308
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .309
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Fluid Selection .308,309
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Identif ication Number .362
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Shif ting the Automatic .270
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Shif ting the Manual .267
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Treadwear .367
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Trip Meter .68 ................................................
Trunk .88
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Opening .88
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Open Monitor Light .61
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Turn Signals .73
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Vanity Mirror .107
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Vehicle Capacity Load .260
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Vehicle Dimensions .364
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .362
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Vehicle Storage .334
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VIN .362
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Viscosity, Oil .301 Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .335
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .367
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Unleaded Gasoline .248
USB Adapter
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Cable .135,144,185,193
.
USB Flash Memory Device .141,190
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .304
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T his owner’s manual covers all models of
the Civic 4-door. You may f ind descriptions
of equipment and f eatures that are not on
your particular model.
T he inf ormation and specif ications included
in this publication were in ef f ect at the time
of approval f or printing. Honda Motor Co.,
Ltd. reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specif ications or
design at any time without notice and
without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
T his owner’s manual should be considered
a permanent part of the vehicle and should
remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
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(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
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