2010 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN steering wheel

Themileageyoucanexpectfrom
yourvehicletiresisthesameas
comparable mid-and rear-engine
sports cars, and it will vary greatly
with your driving habits.
If you drive moderately, the f ront
tires could last more than 10,000
miles (16,000 km). However, the
mileage will be substantially less if
you tend to drive your vehicle at the
upper limits of its capabilities.
You should caref ully inspect your
vehicle’s tires f or wear, damage, and
proper inf lation every 7,500 miles
(12,000 km).Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
ABS and vehicle stability assist
system (VSA) to work inconsistently.
It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.The ABS and VSA system work by
comparing the speed of the wheels.
When replacing tires, use the same
size originally supplied with the
vehicle. Tire size and construction
can af f ect wheel speed and may
cause the ABS or VSA system to
activate.
Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
Also be sure you use only TPMS
specif ic wheels (if equipped). If you
do not, the tire pressure monitoring
system will not work.
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Tires
Replacing T ires and Wheels
Maint enance
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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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Do not tie down the vehicle at an
angle that would allow the towing
cables to contact the vehicle’s f ront
bumper. To avoid possible damage,
protect the f ront bumper with tape.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged.
Emergency Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
349
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.
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Seat Belts...................
System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
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Seats, Adjusting the .93
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Security System .208
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Serial Number .352
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Service Intervals .281
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Service Manual .373
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Service Station Procedures . 239
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Setting the Clock .207
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 260
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Shif t Lock Release .263
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Side Airbags .9 ,27
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Of f Indicator .30, 60
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Side Curtain Airbags . 9,29
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .......................
Replacement .304-305
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Signaling Turns .73
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Snow Tires .321
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Sound System .114
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .326
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Specif ications .356
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Specif ications Charts . 354
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Speed Control .209 Speed-sensitive Volume
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Compensation (SVC) . 119,160
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Spotlights .106
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
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Additional Safety Precautions . 32
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AdvancedAirbagSystem . 26
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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
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .29
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SRS Components .21
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SRS Indicator .29 ,60
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 80
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Starting the Engine .256
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .256
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With a Dead Battery . 334
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 337Steering Wheel
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Adjustment .77
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 80
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Stereo Sound System . 114
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Storing Your Vehicle .324
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,21
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Servicing .31
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SRS Indicator .29 ,60
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System Components . 21
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SVC .119, 160
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Synthetic Oil .291
Taillights, Changing ...................................
Bulbs .305-306
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 325
Index
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INDEX
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XMRadio .120, 153
Vehicle Stability Assist
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(VSA
) System .268
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Activation Indicator . 62,268
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Of f Switch .269
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System Indicator . 62,268
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 52
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Warranty Coverages .371
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 297
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Indicator .64
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Operation .72
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Wheel .313
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Adjusting the Steering . 77
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Alignment and Balance . 318
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Compact Spare .326
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Nut Wrench .328
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 .311
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Operation .72
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Worn Tires .316, 317
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 348
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