2010 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN parking brake

However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (seeon page ).
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully. If the ABS indicator comes on with
the brake system indicator, have
your vehicle inspected by your
dealer immediately.
The brake system
indicator normally
comes on when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position and as a reminder to
check the parking brake. It will stay
on if you do not f ully release the
parking brake.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ).
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads. 300
348Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
341
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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle: If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to neutral.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the f ront tires and lif t them of f
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground. With the f ront wheels on the ground,
do not tow the vehicle more than 50
miles (80 km), and keep the speed
below35mph(55km/h).
Start the engine.
Press on the brake pedal. Move
the shif t lever through all its
positions.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock. Release the parking brake. Turn of f the engine. Shif t to D position and hold f or 5
seconds, then to N.
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
Emergency Towing
348
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
355
Air Conditioning
Capacities
Lights Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil typeHFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) SP-10
12 V 60 W (HB3) 12 V 51 W (HB4)
12 V 24/2 CP
12 V 21 W
12 V 21/5 W
12 V 2 CP
12 V 21 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 21 W
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
1.8 US qt (1.7
)
1.6 US qt (1.5
)
1.19 US gal (4.5
)
1.80 US gal (6.8
)
4.6 US qt (4.4
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
5.8 US qt (5.5
)
6.08 US qt (5.75
)
2.5 US qt (2.4)
1.40 US gal (5.3
)
1.77 US gal (6.7
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
1.7 US qt (1.6
)
1.5 US qt (1.4
)
1.37 US gal (5.2
)
1.72 US gal (6.5
)
3.9 US qt (3.7
)
3.7 US qt (3.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
13.2 US gal (50
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir Headlights
Front turn signal/side marker/
Parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
Fog lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light
12 V
12 V 12 V
12 V
5W
8W
8W
5W
12 V 55 W
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine High
Low
A/T
M/T
A/T
M/T
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles Approx.
Except Si
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total (Amber)
(Amber)
(H11)
Si
Except DX, Canadian DX-G
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
13
3
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
2
4
5 3
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CONT INUED
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 247
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .80
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 108
..................
Active Head Restraints . 96
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 291
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 21
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 21
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 32
..........
AdvancedAirbagSystem . 26
.............................
Airbag Service .31
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .29
........................
SRS Components .21
..............
Air Conditioning System . 110
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .315 ......................................
Antif reeze .294
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .60, 266
...................................
Operation .266
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 206
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .80
............................................
Armrest .97
................................
Audio System .114
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 83
.........................
Auto Door Locking .83
.....................
Auto Door Unlocking .85
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 209
..............
Automatic Transmission . 260
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .355
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 298
.......................................
Shif ting .260
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .260
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 261
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 263
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .205 Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .65, 339
............................
Jump Starting .334
..............................
Maintenance .322
............................
Specif ications .356
..............................
Bef ore Driving .237
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
.........................
Beverage Holders .108
........
HandsFreeLink. 212
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 266
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 238
....................
Bulb Replacement .305
...........................................
Fluid .300
.................
Pad Wear Indicators . 265
.......................................
Parking .105
.................
System Indicator . 59,341
.............................
Braking System .265
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 238
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 75Bluetooth
Index
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INDEX
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .305
..............................
Brake Lights .305
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 304
.........
Front Turn Signal Lights . 304
.........................
Headlights .302, 303
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 307
..........................
Parking Lights .304
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 305
..........
Rear Turn Signal Lights . 305
............................
Specif ications .355
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .302
.........................................
Card, PC .171
............................
Capacities Chart .355
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
.............................
Carrying Cargo .249
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
..............................
CD Player .125, 162
..................................
Ceiling Light .105
........................
Certif ication Label .352
............................................
Chains .321
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .327 Changing Oil
........................................
How to .292
......................................
When to .281
...
Charging System Indicator . 65,339
..............
Check Fuel Cap Message . 69
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 255
.....................................
Child Saf ety .33
Child Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 42
...........................
Lower Anchors .42
................
Tether Anchor Points . 45
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 82
.........................
Clock, Setting the .207
...................................
Clutch Fluid .301
........................
CO in the Exhaust .363
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 256
..............................
Compact Spare .326
.................
Console Compartment . 108
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 370
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .294
....................................
Checking .243
.........................
Proper Solution .294
...................
Temperature Gauge . 70Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .363
............
Cruise Control Operation . 209
....
Customer Service Inf ormation . 370
...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................
Dashboard .3, 56
................
Daytime Running Lights . 74
.........
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 372
........................
Def og and Def rost .113
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 76
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 113
....................................
Dimensions .354
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 73
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 298
..................................
Engine Oil .241
..........................
Directional Signals .73
Disc Brake Pad Wear ...................................
Indicators .265
............................
Disc Player .125, 162
..................
Display Change Button . 66
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .294
Index
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Saf ety Belts .8, 18
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 372
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 52
..............................
Saf ety Messages .iii
.....................................
Seat Belts .8, 18
...............
Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .19
................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14,19
........................
Maintenance .20, 309
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .18, 59
...................
Radiator Overheating . 337
.............
Radio/CD Sound System . 115
Radio/CD/PC Card Sound ........................................
System .149
...........................
Readiness Codes .340
Rear Lights, Bulb .......................
Replacement .305-307
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding .97
..........................
Rear View Mirror .103
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 76
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 93
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 258
.............................
Reminder Lights .59
................
Remote Audio Controls . 204
.......................
Remote Transmitter .90
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 310
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 292
..........................................
Fuses .342
................................
Light Bulbs .302
................
Maintenance Minder . 281
...........................................
Tires .319
.............................
Wiper Blades .311 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
............................................
Crash .20
..........
Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 372
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .243, 294
...............................
Restraint, Child .33
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 261
................................
Rotation, Tire .318
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 75
........................
Park Gear Position .261
...........................................
Parking .264
...............................
Parking Brake .105
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 59,341
.................................
Parking Lights .73
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 365
.............................
PGM-FI System .364
........................
Playing a Disc .125, 162
.........................
Playing a PC Card .171
..................
Playing the Radio . 116,149
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 17
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
........................
Protecting Children .33
.....................
General Guidelines .33
...........................
Protecting Inf ants .38
...........
Protecting Larger Children . 47
.............
Protecting Small Children . 39
Index
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