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uuFusesuInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses1.Turn the ignition switch to LOCK 
(0 . Turn 
headlights and all accessories off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine  compartment.
uIf the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head  
screwdriver to remove the screw and 
replace it with a new one.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine  
compartment and the vehicle interior.
uIf there is a burned out fuse, remove it  
with the fuse puller and replace it with a  
new one.
1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating  
greatly increases the chances of damaging the  
electrical system. 
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified  
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on   
P. 318 to 319. 
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine  compartment fuse box cover.
Combined  
Fuse Blown Fuse
Fuse Puller   

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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
*1: DX, LX and HF models 
*2: EX and EX-L models
ModelHonda Civic 4-Door
No. of Passengers: 
Front 2
Rear 3 
Total 5
Weights:
Gross Vehicle  
Weight Rating U.S.: 3,660 lbs (1,660 kg) *1
Canada: 1,660 kg *1
U.S.: 3,792 lbs (1,720 kg) *2
Canada: 1,720 kg *2
Gross Axle Weight  
Rating (Front)
U.S.: 1,985 lbs (900 kg)
*1
Canada: 900 kg *1
U.S.: 2,029 lbs (920 kg) *2
Canada: 920 kg *2
Gross Axle Weight  
Rating (Rear)
U.S.: 1,742 lbs (790 kg) *1
Canada: 790 kg *1
U.S.: 1,786 lbs (810 kg) *2
Canada: 810 kg *2
Air Conditioning: 
Refrigerant Type  HFC-134a (R-134a) 
Charge Quantity 13.2 – 15.0 oz (375 – 425 g) 
Lubricant Type SP-10
1.8  engine models■Engine Specifications
■Fuel
■Battery
■Washer Fluid
Displacement110 cu-in (1,798 cm 3
)
Spark Plugs NGK DILZKR7B11GS 
DENSO DXU22HCR-D11S
Fuel: TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number  
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 US gal (50 ℓ)
Capacity/Type36AH(5)/45AH(20) 
36AH(5)/47AH(20) 
38AH(5)/47AH(20)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ) 
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 ℓ)
■Light Bulbs
*3: Not available on all models
Headlights (Low Beam)51W (HB4)
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side  
Marker Lights28/8W
Brake/Taillights 21/5W
Back-Up Lights21W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21W (Amber)
Rear Side Marker Lights3CP
High-Mount Brake Light 21W
Rear License Plate Light5W
Trunk Light 5W
Interior Lights
Map Lights *38W
Ceiling Light8W 

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uuSpecificationsu
Information
■Vehicle Specifications
ModelHonda Civic 4-Door
No. of Passengers: 
Front 2
Rear 3 
Total 5
Weights:
Gross Vehicle  
Weight Rating U.S.: 3,924 lbs (1,780 kg) 
Canada: 1,780 kg
Gross Axle Weight  
Rating (Front)
U.S.: 2,116 lbs (960 kg) 
Canada: 960 kg
Gross Axle Weight  
Rating (Rear)
U.S.: 1,830 lbs (830 kg) 
Canada: 830 kg
Air Conditioning: 
Refrigerant Type  HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 13.2 – 15.0 oz (375 – 425 g) 
Lubricant Type SP-10
2.4  engine models■Engine Specifications
■Fuel
■Battery
■Washer Fluid
Displacement144 cu-in (2,354 cm 3
)
Spark Plugs NGK ILZKR7B-11S 
DENSO SXU22HCR11S
Fuel: TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number  
of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 US gal (50 ℓ)
Capacity/Type38AH(5)/47AH(20)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ) 
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 ℓ)
■Light Bulbs
Headlights (Low Beam)51W (HB4)
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)
Fog Lights55W (H11)
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side  
Marker Lights 28/8W
Brake/Taillights21/5W
Back-Up Lights 21W
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W (Amber)
Rear Side Marker Lights 3CP
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Light 5W
Trunk Light5W
Interior Lights Map Lights 8W 
Ceiling Light 8W 

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INDEX
Bulb Replacement..................................... 268
Brake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light,  Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Marker  
Lights..................................................... 275
Fog Lights ................................................ 272
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker  Lights..................................................... 273
Headlights ............................................... 268
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 277
Rear License Plate Light............................ 276
Bulb Specifications ............................  324, 326
C 
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 62
Carrying Cargo ..................................  203, 205
CD Player ...........................................  151, 161
Certification Label .................................... 328
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 268
Charging System Indicator .................  67, 313
Child Safety .................................................  50
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 104 
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 111
Child Seat ....................................................  50
Booster Seats ............................................. 61
Child Seat for Infants .................................  52 
Child Seat for Small Children .....................  53 
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt....................................  57
Larger Children .......................................... 60
Rear-facing Child Seat ...............................  52 Selecting a Child Seat ................................  54
Using a Tether ...........................................  59
Childproof Door Locks .............................  104
Cleaning the Exterior ...............................  294
Cleaning the Interior ................................  292
Clock ............................................................  98
Clutch Fluid ...............................................  266
Coat Hook .................................................  138
Compact Spare Tire ..................  299, 325, 327
Console Compartment .............................  135
Controls .......................................................  97
Coolant (Engine) ......................................  261
Adding to the Radiator ......... ............... ....  262
Adding to the Reserve Tank.....................  261 
High Temperature Indicator .......................  69
Low Temperature Indicator........................  74 
Overheating ............................................  311
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........  214
Cruise Control ...........................................  220
Indicator....................................................  75
Cup Holders ..............................................  136
Customer Service Information .................  336
Customized Features ..................................  86
D 
Daytime Running Lights ..........................  120
Dead Battery .............................................  307
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows .................................................  142
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ...............  329Dimming
Headlights ..............................................  118 
Rearview Mirror ......................................  125
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................  255
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............  118
Display/Information Button ......................  82
Door Mirrors .............................................  125
Doors ..........................................................  99
Auto Door Locking..................................  105
Auto Door Unlocking ..............................  105 
Door Open Indicator ...........................  27, 70 
Keys..........................................................  99 
Locking/Unlocking the Doors 
from the Inside......................................  103
Locking/Unlocking the Doors  from the Outside...................................  101
Lockout Prevention System .....................  102
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................  283
Driving ......................................................  201
Automatic Transmission ..........................  214 
Braking ...................................................  229
Cruise Control ........................................  220 
Shifting Gear ...... ............................  215, 217
Starting the Engine .................................  211
Dust and Pollen Filter ..............................  291
E 
Eco Assist System ..........................................  7
ECON Button ............................................  123
Elapsed Time ..............................................  84 

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INDEX
HFL Status Display.................................... 178 
Making a Call .......................................... 195 
Options During a Call .............................. 200
Phone Setup ............................................ 183 
Receiving a Call ....................................... 199 
Speed Dial ............................................... 192
To Clear the System ................................. 190 
To Create a Security PIN........................... 188
Hazard Warning Button ...............................  2
Head Restraints ......................................... 129
Headlights ................................................. 118
Aiming .................................................... 268 
Automatic Operation ............................... 119 
Dimming .........................................  118, 120 
Operating ................................................ 118
Heaters (Seat) ............................................ 139
Heating and Cooling System .................... 140
Cooling ................................................... 142
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows ............................................... 142
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 291 
Heating ................................................... 141
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®
)............................... 177
High-Beam Indicator ..................................  73
I 
Identification Numbers ............................ 328
Engine and Transmission.......................... 328 
Vehicle Identification ............................... 328
Ignition Switch .......................................... 117 Illumination Control
.................................  122
Knob .......................................................  122
Immobilizer System ..................................  112
Indicator....................................................  74
Indicators ....................................................  66
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).....................  69
Charging System ...............................  67, 313 
CRUISE CONTROL .............................  75, 221 
CRUISE MAIN ....................................  75, 220
Daytime Running Lights.............................  71 
Door Open ..........................................  27, 70 
ECON Mode ......................................  75, 123 
EPS (Electric Power Steering 
System) ...........................................  71, 315
Fog Light ...................................................  73
High Temperature .....................................  69 
High-Beam ................................................  73 
Immobilizer System ...................................  74
i-VTEC .................................................  75, 79 
Lights On ..................................................  73 
Low Fuel ...................................................  68 
Low Oil Pressure ................................  66, 313 
Low Temperature ......................................  74 
Low Tire Pressure ..............................  72, 225
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .............  72, 225, 226 
Maintenance Minder .........................  75, 243 
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............  67, 314
Parking Brake and Brake System ........  66, 315 
REV .....................................................  75, 79 
Seat Belt Reminder ..............................  29, 68
Security System Alarm ...............................  74 Shift Position.............................................  67 
Side Airbag Off ...................................  48, 73 
Supplemental Restraint System ...........  46, 69
System Message .......................................  72 
TPMS ................................................  71, 227 
Transmission .............................................  68
Trunk Open ..............................................  71 
Turn Signal ...............................................  73 VSA
®
 (Vehicle Stability Assist) 
System ............................................  70, 223
VSA ®
 OFF ..........................................  70, 224
Washer Level ............................................  75
Information ..............................................  323
Information Display ...................................  80
Instant Fuel Economy ..........................  78, 85
Instrument Panel ........................................  65
Brightness Control ..................................  122
Interior Lights ...........................................  134
Interior Rearview Mirror .........................  125
i-VTEC and REV Indicators .........................  79
J 
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................  302
Jump Starting ...........................................  307
K
Key Number Tag ......................................  100
Keyless Lockout Prevention .....................  102 

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INDEX
Keys.............................................................  99
Lockout Prevention .................................  102 
Master Keys ..............................................  99
Number Tag............................................  100 
Rear Door Won’t Open ...........................  104 
Remote Transmitter ................................  101
Types and Functions..................................  99 
Valet Key ................................................  100 
Won’t Turn ...............................................  19
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ......  214
L 
Language (HFL) ........................................  178
LATCH (Child Seats) ...................................  55
Lights ................................................  118, 268
Automatic...............................................  119 
Bulb Replacement ...................................  268 
Daytime Running Lights ..........................  120 
Fog Lights ...............................................  120
High-Beam Indicator .................................  73 
Interior....................................................  134 
Light Switches.........................................  118
Lights On Indicator....................................  73 
Turn Signals ............................................  118
Load Limits ...............................................  205
Locking/Unlocking .....................................  99
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .... .............  105
Childproof Door Locks ............................  104 
From Inside .............................................  103 
From Outside ..........................................  101 Keys ..........................................................  99
Using a Key .............................................  102
Lockout Prevention System ......................  102
Low Battery Charge ..................................  313
Low Fuel Indicator ......................................  68
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................  66, 313
Lower Anchors ............................................  55
Lubricant Specifications Chart .........  324, 326
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............  205
M 
Maintenance .............................................  239
Battery ....................................................  289 
Brake/Clutch Fluid ...................................  266 
Cleaning..................................................  292 
Coolant ...................................................  261
Heating and Cooling System....................  291 
Maintenance Minder™............................  243 
Oil ...........................................................  255
Precautions..............................................  240 
Radiator ..................................................  262 
Remote Transmitter .................................  290 
Replacing Light Bulbs...............................  268 
Safety ......................................................  241 
Service Items ...................................  245, 249
Tires ........................................................  280 
Transmission Fluid ...................................  263 
Under the Hood ......................................  251
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..............  67, 314
Manual Transmission ................................  217 Map Lights
................................................  134
Maximum Load Limit ...............................  205
Meters, Gauges ...........................................  78
Mirrors ......................................................  125
Adjusting ................................................  125 
Door .......................................................  125
Exterior ...................................................  125 
Interior Rearview .....................................  125
Modifications (and Accessories) ..............  238
Moonroof .................................................  116
MP3 ...........................................  151, 161, 167
Multi-Information Display .........................  82
N 
Numbers (Identification) ..........................  328
O
Odometer .............................................  80, 83
Oil (Engine) ...............................................  254
Adding ....................................................  257 
Checking.................................................  255 
Displaying Oil Life ............................  243, 247 
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................  66, 313
Recommended Engine Oil .......................  254 
Viscosity ..................................................  254
Opening/Closing Hood.......................................................  253
Moonroof ...............................................  116 
Power Windows ......................................  114