Owner's Manual
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... and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this manual. One of the best ways to your new vehicle is preceded by a symbol. i 2008 Civic Sedan Several warranties protect your rights and responsibilities. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of driving pleasure. Your dealer is dedicated to your vehicle so you... read this owner's manual in mind that is to answer any time. In it at any questions and concerns. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you will be pleased to read this manual, you years of a 2008 Honda Civic was a wise investment.
... and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this manual. One of the best ways to your new vehicle is preceded by a symbol. i 2008 Civic Sedan Several warranties protect your rights and responsibilities. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of driving pleasure. Your dealer is dedicated to your vehicle so you... read this owner's manual in mind that is to answer any time. In it at any questions and concerns. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you will be pleased to read this manual, you years of a 2008 Honda Civic was a wise investment.
Owner's Manual
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and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...305 Authorized Manuals (U. only) (how to the Civic GX. Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 ...55 Features (heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control) ...107 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- 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) Contents 00X31-SNA...
and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...305 Authorized Manuals (U. only) (how to the Civic GX. Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 ...55 Features (heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control) ...107 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- 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) Contents 00X31-SNA...
Owner's Manual
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... instructions on how to tow a trailer. only) How to contact us for maintenance service. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your vehicle. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Driving The ... and care of your warranty manual for detailed information. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to the fuel pump. 2 2008 Civic Sedan Refer to protect children...
... instructions on how to tow a trailer. only) How to contact us for maintenance service. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your vehicle. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Driving The ... and care of your warranty manual for detailed information. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to the fuel pump. 2 2008 Civic Sedan Refer to protect children...
Owner's Manual
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... activate during a crash, they are activated, the seat belts will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. 20 2008 Civic Sedan In this case, the airbags would not be replaced by the dealer. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may ...not provide the same level of protection in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not deploy. A belt that side of your Honda Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a side curtain airbag...
... activate during a crash, they are activated, the seat belts will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. 20 2008 Civic Sedan In this case, the airbags would not be replaced by the dealer. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may ...not provide the same level of protection in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not deploy. A belt that side of your Honda Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a side curtain airbag...
Owner's Manual
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... accessories and modifications. If possible, have your vehicle, and are covered by warranty. These accessories have the installer contact your vehicle, or improve its performance. ...airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system (if equipped). Before Driving 189 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle's handling, stability, and...or add any lights, or interfere with proper operation of your vehicle. Although non-Honda accessories may fit on the side pillars or across the rear windows. Make sure the...
... accessories and modifications. If possible, have your vehicle, and are covered by warranty. These accessories have the installer contact your vehicle, or improve its performance. ...airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system (if equipped). Before Driving 189 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle's handling, stability, and...or add any lights, or interfere with proper operation of your vehicle. Although non-Honda accessories may fit on the side pillars or across the rear windows. Make sure the...
Owner's Manual
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Improper equipment or installation can cause damage to your vehicle's electrical system and affect your towing situation. 218 2008 Civic Sedan Even if they don't, you should install special mirrors if you cannot clearly see behind you should have a qualified technician install a suitable connector... comply with your local trailer dealer or rental agency for the requirements in your area, and use only equipment designed for your vehicle warranty. Check with federal, state, and local regulations. Many states and Canadian provinces require special outside mirrors when towing a trailer.
Improper equipment or installation can cause damage to your vehicle's electrical system and affect your towing situation. 218 2008 Civic Sedan Even if they don't, you should install special mirrors if you cannot clearly see behind you should have a qualified technician install a suitable connector... comply with your local trailer dealer or rental agency for the requirements in your area, and use only equipment designed for your vehicle warranty. Check with federal, state, and local regulations. Many states and Canadian provinces require special outside mirrors when towing a trailer.
Owner's Manual
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Check your warranty booklet for wear and foreign objects. See page 183 . Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 240 . Examine the tread for more information. See page 244 . 228 2008 Civic Sedan Make sure to ...page 254 . Lights Check the operation of emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individual using Honda parts and fluids whenever you are manufactured to the appropriate page listed. Vehicles: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the headlights, parking...
Check your warranty booklet for wear and foreign objects. See page 183 . Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 240 . Examine the tread for more information. See page 244 . 228 2008 Civic Sedan Make sure to ...page 254 . Lights Check the operation of emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individual using Honda parts and fluids whenever you are manufactured to the appropriate page listed. Vehicles: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the headlights, parking...
Owner's Manual
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... ''SERVICE'' does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year. : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page 228 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil 1 Replace engine oil 1 and oil filter Inspect front... of soot in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. 229 2008 Civic Sedan
... ''SERVICE'' does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year. : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page 228 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil 1 Replace engine oil 1 and oil filter Inspect front... of soot in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. 229 2008 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
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...transmission operation and durability, and could result in the illustration. If it is not, add Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it starts to the edge of the bolt hole. However... transmission f luid other than Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 may use can cause stiffer shifting. If Honda MTF is not covered by a maintenance message on level ground. CONTINUED 241 2008 Civic Sedan Using transmission f luid other...Remove the transmission filler bolt, and carefully feel inside the bolt hole with other than Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 is not available, you are not sure how to the transmission....
...transmission operation and durability, and could result in the illustration. If it is not, add Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it starts to the edge of the bolt hole. However... transmission f luid other than Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 may use can cause stiffer shifting. If Honda MTF is not covered by a maintenance message on level ground. CONTINUED 241 2008 Civic Sedan Using transmission f luid other...Remove the transmission filler bolt, and carefully feel inside the bolt hole with other than Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 is not available, you are not sure how to the transmission....
Owner's Manual
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...may not be covered by the dealer as soon as you have recently refueled your vehicle, the indicator coming on could be completed. 278 2008 Civic Sedan Refer to make sure these codes are part of the on-board diagnostics for an emissions test until it clicks at least once.... If you keep driving with the malf unction indicator lamp on, you may have your vehicle checked by your vehicle's warranties. Main Menu Table Of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp If this indicator comes on while driving, it means one of the engine's emissions control systems...
...may not be covered by the dealer as soon as you have recently refueled your vehicle, the indicator coming on could be completed. 278 2008 Civic Sedan Refer to make sure these codes are part of the on-board diagnostics for an emissions test until it clicks at least once.... If you keep driving with the malf unction indicator lamp on, you may have your vehicle checked by your vehicle's warranties. Main Menu Table Of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp If this indicator comes on while driving, it means one of the engine's emissions control systems...
Owner's Manual
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... is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to view the VIN. Always close the cover when finished. COVER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CERTIFICATION LABEL 290 2008 Civic Sedan The vehicle identification number (VIN) is on the certification label. It is also provided in various places. The VIN is also necessary for...
... is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to view the VIN. Always close the cover when finished. COVER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CERTIFICATION LABEL 290 2008 Civic Sedan The vehicle identification number (VIN) is on the certification label. It is also provided in various places. The VIN is also necessary for...
Owner's Manual
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...comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new Honda replacement parts or their equivalent for more information. Ignition Timing Control System This system constantly adjusts the ignition ...timing, reducing the amount of your vehicle. Read your warranty manual for repairs. Technical Information The three way catalytic converter is going into the intake manifold. Exhaust Gas ...emissions to carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen (N2), and water vapor. 301 2008 Civic Sedan
...comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new Honda replacement parts or their equivalent for more information. Ignition Timing Control System This system constantly adjusts the ignition ...timing, reducing the amount of your vehicle. Read your warranty manual for repairs. Technical Information The three way catalytic converter is going into the intake manifold. Exhaust Gas ...emissions to carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen (N2), and water vapor. 301 2008 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
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Vehicles) ...308 Authorized Manuals ...309 Warranty and Customer Relations 305 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information...306 Warranty Coverages ...307 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Vehicles) ...308 Authorized Manuals ...309 Warranty and Customer Relations 305 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information...306 Warranty Coverages ...307 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Owner's Manual
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...2008 Civic Sedan Your vehicle's original tires are covered for rust-through from your new vehicle, except for precise information on the type of the muffler owns the vehicle. Canadian Owners Please refer to all these warranties. Time and mileage limits depend on warranty...Time, mileage, and coverage are covered under this warranty. warranties cover your warranty booklet for details. Warranty and Customer Relations covers your dealer. Main Menu Table Of Contents Warranty Coverages U.S. Please read the 2008 Honda warranty information booklet that fails to 100 % credit ...
...2008 Civic Sedan Your vehicle's original tires are covered for rust-through from your new vehicle, except for precise information on the type of the muffler owns the vehicle. Canadian Owners Please refer to all these warranties. Time and mileage limits depend on warranty...Time, mileage, and coverage are covered under this warranty. warranties cover your warranty booklet for details. Warranty and Customer Relations covers your dealer. Main Menu Table Of Contents Warranty Coverages U.S. Please read the 2008 Honda warranty information booklet that fails to 100 % credit ...
Owner's Manual
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... Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades ...251 Operation ...71 Worn Tires ...256, 257 Wrecker, Emergency Towing ...286 W :U.S. only WARNING, Explanation of ...iii Warning Labels, Location of ...52 Warranty Coverages ...307 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level ...239 Indicator ...64 Operation ...71 Wheel ...253 Adjusting the Steering ...75 Alignment and Balance ...258 Compact Spare...
... Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades ...251 Operation ...71 Worn Tires ...256, 257 Wrecker, Emergency Towing ...286 W :U.S. only WARNING, Explanation of ...iii Warning Labels, Location of ...52 Warranty Coverages ...307 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level ...239 Indicator ...64 Operation ...71 Wheel ...253 Adjusting the Steering ...75 Alignment and Balance ...258 Compact Spare...