Owner's Manual
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...and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control) ...107 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- S. 2008 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Refer to 2008 Civic GX Supplement for topics specific to order) ...309 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures...(how to the Civic GX. in, and cargo loading) ...179 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...195 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...221 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ...265 Technical ...
...and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control) ...107 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- S. 2008 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Refer to 2008 Civic GX Supplement for topics specific to order) ...309 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures...(how to the Civic GX. in, and cargo loading) ...179 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...195 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...221 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ...265 Technical ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle checked by your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver's window fuse is fully open or close the window completely, then hold it. To stop when you release the switch. 100 2008 Civic Sedan Start the engine. Push down and hold the driver's window switch until the window is...
... vehicle checked by your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver's window fuse is fully open or close the window completely, then hold it. To stop when you release the switch. 100 2008 Civic Sedan Start the engine. Push down and hold the driver's window switch until the window is...
Owner's Manual
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...'s code and serial numbers. You should write the audio system's serial number in your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the radio fuse is best to enter the correct code. If you lose the card, you will start over; The code is nearly impossible. If you are hundreds...home. It is removed, the audio system will disable itself if it is entered correctly, the radio will need the system's serial number. Features 173 2008 Civic Sedan To make a mistake entering the code, do this card in 10 attempts, you turn on the system. If you make it is disconnected ...
...'s code and serial numbers. You should write the audio system's serial number in your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the radio fuse is best to enter the correct code. If you lose the card, you will start over; The code is nearly impossible. If you are hundreds...home. It is removed, the audio system will disable itself if it is entered correctly, the radio will need the system's serial number. Features 173 2008 Civic Sedan To make a mistake entering the code, do this card in 10 attempts, you turn on the system. If you make it is disconnected ...
Owner's Manual
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...what to do to get going again. It gives you on getting your vehicle towed. Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected 265 2008 Civic Sedan Compact Spare Tire...266 Changing a Flat Tire ...267 If the Engine Won't Start ...271 Jump Starting ...273 If the Engine... Overheats ...275 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...277 Charging System Indicator...277 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...278 Brake System Indicator ...279 Fuses ...280 Fuse Locations ...284 Emergency Towing ...286 Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their ...
...what to do to get going again. It gives you on getting your vehicle towed. Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected 265 2008 Civic Sedan Compact Spare Tire...266 Changing a Flat Tire ...267 If the Engine Won't Start ...271 Jump Starting ...273 If the Engine... Overheats ...275 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...277 Charging System Indicator...277 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...278 Brake System Indicator ...279 Fuses ...280 Fuse Locations ...284 Emergency Towing ...286 Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their ...
Owner's Manual
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... the problem. You can then try to Starting the Engine on page 198 . If you find the problem. Check the condition of the fuses. Are you will cause the immobilizer system indicator in the instrument panel to the START (III) position. See Emergency Towing on page 286 ...starting the vehicle from a booster battery (see page 273 ). Do you using a properly coded key? See Emergency Towing on page 286 . 272 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine Won't Start Turn the ignition switch to blink rapidly (see page 77 ). The Starter Operates ...
... the problem. You can then try to Starting the Engine on page 198 . If you find the problem. Check the condition of the fuses. Are you will cause the immobilizer system indicator in the instrument panel to the START (III) position. See Emergency Towing on page 286 ...starting the vehicle from a booster battery (see page 273 ). Do you using a properly coded key? See Emergency Towing on page 286 . 272 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine Won't Start Turn the ignition switch to blink rapidly (see page 77 ). The Starter Operates ...
Owner's Manual
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...thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Check those fuses first, but check all the fuses before deciding that device. The interior fuse box is the cause. To open it, push the tabs as shown. 280 2008 Civic Sedan Replace any blown fuses, and check if the device works. Main... Menu Table Of Contents Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD TAB FUSE LABEL Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in two fuse boxes. Determine from the chart on pages 284 and...
...thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Check those fuses first, but check all the fuses before deciding that device. The interior fuse box is the cause. To open it, push the tabs as shown. 280 2008 Civic Sedan Replace any blown fuses, and check if the device works. Main... Menu Table Of Contents Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD TAB FUSE LABEL Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in two fuse boxes. Determine from the chart on pages 284 and...
Owner's Manual
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...wire inside. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver. 4. Taking Care of the large fuses in the interior fuse box by pulling out each of the Unexpected CONTINUED 281 2008 Civic Sedan Make sure the headlights and all the fuses in the under -hood fuse box and all other... accessories are off. 2. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses FUSE BLOWN BLOWN FUSE PULLER 1. ...
...wire inside. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver. 4. Taking Care of the large fuses in the interior fuse box by pulling out each of the Unexpected CONTINUED 281 2008 Civic Sedan Make sure the headlights and all the fuses in the under -hood fuse box and all other... accessories are off. 2. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses FUSE BLOWN BLOWN FUSE PULLER 1. ...
Owner's Manual
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... the same rating or a lower rating from one of the same rating or lower. 282 2008 Civic Sedan Leave the blown fuse in a short time, there is blown, replace it with a spare fuse that circuit temporarily (such as you can do without fixing the problem, and you do not have a ...replacement f use with one that circuit, and have your vehicle. If it might blow out again. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle without that has a lower rating, it is probably a serious electrical problem with your vehicle checked by a qualified ...
... the same rating or a lower rating from one of the same rating or lower. 282 2008 Civic Sedan Leave the blown fuse in a short time, there is blown, replace it with a spare fuse that circuit temporarily (such as you can do without fixing the problem, and you do not have a ...replacement f use with one that circuit, and have your vehicle. If it might blow out again. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle without that has a lower rating, it is probably a serious electrical problem with your vehicle checked by a qualified ...
Owner's Manual
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You should reset the AUTO feature, (see page 174 ). 283 2008 Civic Sedan The next time you turn on the radio you will see page 173 ). You will need to enter the digit code (see ''ENTER CODE'' ... audio system will be canceled. Taking Care of the driver's window will be disabled. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses All models except DX and Canadian DX-G If the driver's power window fuse is removed, the audio system will disable itself. Use the preset buttons to reset the clock (see page 100...
You should reset the AUTO feature, (see page 174 ). 283 2008 Civic Sedan The next time you turn on the radio you will see page 173 ). You will need to enter the digit code (see ''ENTER CODE'' ... audio system will be canceled. Taking Care of the driver's window will be disabled. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses All models except DX and Canadian DX-G If the driver's power window fuse is removed, the audio system will disable itself. Use the preset buttons to reset the clock (see page 100...
Owner's Manual
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... No. Amps. 1 2 3 100 A (70 A) 60 A 50 A 30 A 30 A 40 A 2 Circuits Protected Main Fuse EPS 1 Option Main Ignition Switch Main ABS/VSA Motor ABS/VSA F/S 1 : If equipped 2 : On models with VSA system 284 2008 Civic Sedan Amps. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 50 A 40 A 20...
... No. Amps. 1 2 3 100 A (70 A) 60 A 50 A 30 A 30 A 40 A 2 Circuits Protected Main Fuse EPS 1 Option Main Ignition Switch Main ABS/VSA Motor ABS/VSA F/S 1 : If equipped 2 : On models with VSA system 284 2008 Civic Sedan Amps. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 50 A 40 A 20...
Owner's Manual
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... 15 16 7.5 A 7.5 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 10 A Circuits Protected ODS METER SRS Right Headlight High Left Headlight High Small (Interior) Small (Exterior) Right Headlight Low 285 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX No.
... 15 16 7.5 A 7.5 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 10 A Circuits Protected ODS METER SRS Right Headlight High Left Headlight High Small (Interior) Small (Exterior) Right Headlight Low 285 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX No.
Owner's Manual
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... season tires) Except Si Optional for Si (summer tires) Si Si without VSA system 294 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Battery Capacity Tires Size U.S. See page 284 or the fuse box cover. Vehicles Canada Vehicles Fuses Interior 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 36 AH/5 HR 45 AH/20 HR... 38 AH/5 HR 7 47 AH/20 HR 7 38 AH/5 HR 47 AH/20 HR Front/Rear Spare Under-hood See page 285 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box door under the steering column.
... season tires) Except Si Optional for Si (summer tires) Si Si without VSA system 294 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Battery Capacity Tires Size U.S. See page 284 or the fuse box cover. Vehicles Canada Vehicles Fuses Interior 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 36 AH/5 HR 45 AH/20 HR... 38 AH/5 HR 7 47 AH/20 HR 7 38 AH/5 HR 47 AH/20 HR Front/Rear Spare Under-hood See page 285 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box door under the steering column.
Owner's Manual
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..., Fuel ...186 Emergencies on the Road...265 Battery, Jump Starting ...273 Brake System Indicator ...279 Changing a Flat Tire ...267 Charging System Indicator ...277 Checking the Fuses...280 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...277 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...278 INDEX F Fan, Interior...108 III...
..., Fuel ...186 Emergencies on the Road...265 Battery, Jump Starting ...273 Brake System Indicator ...279 Changing a Flat Tire ...267 Charging System Indicator ...277 Checking the Fuses...280 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...277 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...278 INDEX F Fan, Interior...108 III...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Index Fuel ...180 Fill Door and Cap...181 Gauge ...67 Octane Requirement ...180 Oxygenated ...181 Reserve Indicator...64 Tank, Filling the...181 Fuses, Checking the ...280 H Halogen Headlight Bulbs...244 Hazard Warning Flashers...74 Headlights Aiming ...244 Daytime Running Lights...73 High Beam Indicator ...61 Reminder Beeper ...72 ... Interior Lights ...104 Introduction ...i I Identification Number, Vehicle...290 Ignition Keys...76 Switch ...78 J Jacking up the Vehicle ...268 Jack, Tire ...267 Jump Starting ...273 IV 2008 Civic Sedan
Main Menu Index Fuel ...180 Fill Door and Cap...181 Gauge ...67 Octane Requirement ...180 Oxygenated ...181 Reserve Indicator...64 Tank, Filling the...181 Fuses, Checking the ...280 H Halogen Headlight Bulbs...244 Hazard Warning Flashers...74 Headlights Aiming ...244 Daytime Running Lights...73 High Beam Indicator ...61 Reminder Beeper ...72 ... Interior Lights ...104 Introduction ...i I Identification Number, Vehicle...290 Ignition Keys...76 Switch ...78 J Jacking up the Vehicle ...268 Jack, Tire ...267 Jump Starting ...273 IV 2008 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... Shift Speeds ...200 Reminder Lights ...59 Remote Audio Controls...171 Remote Transmitter ...88 Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter ...250 Engine Oil and Filter ...234 Fuses ...280 Light Bulbs ...244 Maintenance Minder ...223 Tires ...259 Wiper Blades ...251 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...20 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ...185, 236 Restraint... Belts ...8, 18 Additional Information ...18 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...19 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...14, 19 Maintenance...20, 250 Reminder Light and Beeper ...18, 59 VI 2008 Civic Sedan
... Shift Speeds ...200 Reminder Lights ...59 Remote Audio Controls...171 Remote Transmitter ...88 Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter ...250 Engine Oil and Filter ...234 Fuses ...280 Light Bulbs ...244 Maintenance Minder ...223 Tires ...259 Wiper Blades ...251 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...20 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ...185, 236 Restraint... Belts ...8, 18 Additional Information ...18 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...19 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...14, 19 Maintenance...20, 250 Reminder Light and Beeper ...18, 59 VI 2008 Civic Sedan