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Quick Reference Guide
VSA®
 OFF Button  (P 224)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA ®
) system 
helps stabilize the vehicle during  
cornering, and helps maintain traction  
while accelerating on loose or slippery 
road surfaces.
● VSA ®
 comes on automatically every time 
you start the engine.
● To turn VSA ®
 on or off, press and hold 
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control *
 (P 220)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a 
set speed without keeping your foot on  
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE  
button, then press   once you have  
received the desired speed (above 25 mph  or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring  System (TPMS)  (P 225)
● TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every  
time you start the engine.
–/SET
U.S. models only
Refueling  (P 234)
a Push the fuel fill door  
release handle.
b Turn the fuel fill cap  
slowly to remove the  cap.
c Place the cap in the 
holder on the fuel fill  
door.
d After refueling, screw 
the cap back on until it  
clicks at least once.
Fuel recommendation:
Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or  
higher required 
Premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number  
91 or higher recommended
Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)
1.8  engine models
2.4  engine models        
     
        
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Driving
Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met  
"TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline" standards at the retail location. This fuel is  
guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic  
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic 
additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission  
control system.  
For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on 
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit  www.hondacars.com. In Canada, visit 
www.honda.ca  for additional information on gasoline. For more information on top 
tier gasoline, visit  www.toptiergas.com .
■ Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 liters)
How to Refuel
1.Stop your vehicle with the service station  
pump on the left side of the vehicle in the rear.
2. Turn off the engine.
3. Push on the fuel fill door release handle at 
the foot of the driver’s seat.
uThe fuel fill door opens.
1How to Refuel
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.  
You can be burned  or seriously injured 
when handling fuel. • Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,  
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Push  
     
        
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4. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. If you hear a  
release of air, wait until this stops, then turn  
the knob slowly to open the fuel fill cap.
5. Place the fuel fill cap in the holder.
6. Insert the filler nozzle fully.
uWhen the tank is full, the fuel nozzle will  
click off automatically. This leaves space  
in the fuel tank in case the fuel expands  
with a change in the temperature.
7. After filling, replace the fuel fill cap,  
tightening it until you hear it click at least  
once.
uShut the fuel fill door by hand.
1How to Refuel 
The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in  
the fuel tank so that fuel does not overflow as a result  
of changes in air temperature. 
If the fuel nozzle keeps turning off when the tank is  
not full, there may be a problem with the pump's fuel  
vapor recovery system. Try filling at another pump. If  
this does not fix the problem, consult a dealer. 
Do not continue to add fuel after the nozzle has  
automatically stopped. Additional fuel can exceed  
the full tank capacity.
Cap
Cap
Holder   
     
        
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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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■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