2010 HONDA CIVIC Owners Manual

If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it f inds that a saf ety def ect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may
order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
If you believe that your vehicle has a
def ect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inf orm the
National Highway Traf f ic Saf ety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition
to notifying American Honda Motor
Co., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
VehicleSafetyHotlinetoll-freeat1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC20590.
You can also obtain other
inf ormation about motor vehicle
safety from .
Reporting Saf ety Def ects (U.S. Vehicles)
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http://www.saf ercar.gov
http://www.saf ercar.gov
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T he publications shown below can be purchased f rom Helm
Incorporated. You can order by phone or online:Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only)
Go online at
If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc.
at 1-800-782-4356.
Covers maintenance and recommended procedures f or
repair to engine and chassis components. It is written
f or the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough
f or most mechanically inclined owners to understand.
Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth
troubleshooting inf ormation f or each electrical circuit
in your vehicle.
Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
of damaged body parts.
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Service Manual:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
(U.S. only)
Authorized Manuals
Authorized Manuals
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Publication
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61SNA0A
61SNA0AEL
61SNA30
31SNA640 31SNA830
31SNAM40 31SNAQ40 HON-R Form Description
2006-2010 Honda Civic 2/4 Door Service Manual 2006-2010 Honda Civic 2/4 Door
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
2006-2010 Model Series Honda Civic 2/4 Door
Body Repair Manual
2010 Honda Civic 4 Door Owner’s Manual 2010 Honda Civic
Navigation System Owner’s Manual
2010 Honda Civic Honda Service History
2010 Honda Civic 4 Door Technology Reference Guide Order Form for Previous Years-Indicate
Year and Model Desired
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Brake Fluid:
Gasoline:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Recommended Engine Oil:
Fuel Tank Capacity: Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Except Si Si
Except Si Si
Except Si Si
All models except Si and
Canadian DX-G (M/T) EX-L,U.S.LX,LX-S,EX,
Canadian Sport
DX, Canadian DX-G Si
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
4.6 US qt (4.4
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
API Premium grade 5W-30
detergent oil (see page ). 3.9 US qt (3.7
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
13.2 US gal (50
)
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity (including differential):
1.5 US qt (1.4
)
1.6 US qt (1.5
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Genuine ATF-Z1
(automatic transmission fluid)
(see page ).
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Spare Tire: 33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher recommended (see ‘‘Fuel
Recommendations’’ on page ).
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