2009 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN wiper blades

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .290
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Maintenance Minder .291
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Fluid Locations .298
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Adding Engine Oil .300
Changing the Engine Oil
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and Filter .302
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Engine Coolant .304
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Windshield Washers .307
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Transmission Fluid .308
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Automatic Transmission .308
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Manual Transmission .309
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .310
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Power Steering Fluid .311
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Lights .312
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .319
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Floor Mats .320
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Dust and Pollen Filter .320
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Wiper Blades .321
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Wheels .323
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Tires .324
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Checking the Battery .332
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Vehicle Storage .334
381
Maintenance
Maint enance
289
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Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather. The low washer
level indicator comes on when the
level is low (see page ).
Check the f luid level by removing
the cap and looking at the level
gauge. 64
On Canadian models:
Windshield Washers
Maint enance
307
LEVEL GAUGELEVEL GAUGE
Except Si Si
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
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Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every 6 months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, and areas
that are getting hard or if they leave
streaks and unwiped areas when
used.To replace a wiper blade:Lift the wiper arm off the
windshield, raising the driver’s
side first, then the passenger’s
side. Disconnect the blade assembly
from the wiper arm:
Put a cloth on the edge of the
lock tab, then push up on the
lock tab carefully with a flat-tip
screwdriver.
2.
1.
CONT INUED
Wiper Blades
Maint enance
321
WIPER ARMS LOCK TAB
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.
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Pivot the blade assembly toward
the wiper arm until it releases
from the wiper arm.
When replacing a wiper blade,
make sure not to drop the wiper
blade or wiper arm down on the
windshield.Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
Make sure the three rubber tabs
inside the blade f it to each notch of
the reinf orcement, as shown.
Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grabbing the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.
3. 4.
Wiper Blades
322
BLADE
BLADE
REINFORCEMENT
WIPER ARM
TOP
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Place the top of the wiper blade on
the end of the blade assembly, and
slide the blade onto the assembly
in the direction pointed to by the
arrow.Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Push down
thelocktab.Makesurethewiper
blade assembly locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield, the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side.
Make sure the tab on the blade
assembly fits in the indent of the
wiper blade and the blade is
completely installed. Clean the wheels as you would the
rest of the exterior. Wash them with
thesamesolution,andrinsethem
thoroughly.
Aluminum alloy wheels have a
protective clear-coat that keeps the
aluminum f rom corroding and
tarnishing. Cleaning the wheels with
harsh chemicals (including some
commercial wheel cleaners) or a stif f
brush can damage the clear-coat. To
clean the wheels, use a mild
detergent and a sof t brush or sponge.
5. 6.
7.
If equipped
Wiper Blades, Wheels
Wheels
Maint enance
323
INDENT
TAB
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Panel Brightness Control .75
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Park Gear Position .271
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Parking .274
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Parking Brake .105
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator .59,351
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Parking Lights .73
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Parking Over Things that Burn .374
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Playing a Disc .125,161
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Playing a PC Card .170
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Playing the Radio .116,149
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PGM-FI System .373
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
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Protecting Children .33
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General Guidelines .33
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Protecting Inf ants .38
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Protecting Larger Children .47
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Protecting Small Children .39 ..................................
Saf ety Belts .8,18
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Safety Defects, Reporting .380
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .52
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Seat Belts .8,18
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Additional Information .18
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .19
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .14,19
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Maintenance .20,319
Reminder Light and
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Beeper .18,59
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Radiator Overheating .347
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Radio/CD Sound System .115
Radio/CD/PC Card Sound
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System .149
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Readiness Codes .350
Rear Lights, Bulb
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Replacement .315-317
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Rear Seat, Folding .97
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Rear View Mirror .104
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Rear Window Def ogger .76
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Reclining the Seat Backs .93
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Recommended Shif t Speeds .268
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Reminder Lights .59
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Remote Audio Controls .203
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Remote Transmitter .90
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter .320
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Engine Oil and Filter .302
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Fuses .352
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Light Bulbs .312
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Maintenance Minder .291
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Tires .329
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Wiper Blades .321 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash .20
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .253,304
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Restraint, Child .33
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Reverse Gear Position .271
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Rotation, Tire .328
Index
R
S
P
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .52
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Warranty Coverages .379
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level .307
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Indicator .64
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Operation .72
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Wheel .323
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Adjusting the Steering .77
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Alignment and Balance .328
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Compact Spare .336
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Nut Wrench .338
Windows ................
Operating the Power .101
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Rear, Def ogger .76
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .72
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Def roster .113 .......................................
Washers .72
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .321
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Operation .72
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Worn Tires .326,327
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .358
Vehicle Stability Assist
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(VSA
) System .278
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Activation Indicator .62,278
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Of f Switch .279
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System Indicator .62,278
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XM
Radio .120,153
:U.S. only
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