Owner's Manual
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...move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, and properly restrain the child. 213 or CMVSS 213 on the box. 40 2009 Civic Sedan Whatever type of improper installation, we recommend selecting this style. Look for children (LATCH) system. If you need to hardware built into ...the two outer seating positions in the seat. or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with a seat belt, whereas LATCH-compatible seats are easier to install and ...
...move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, and properly restrain the child. 213 or CMVSS 213 on the box. 40 2009 Civic Sedan Whatever type of improper installation, we recommend selecting this style. Look for children (LATCH) system. If you need to hardware built into ...the two outer seating positions in the seat. or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with a seat belt, whereas LATCH-compatible seats are easier to install and ...
Owner's Manual
Page 106
... ice, you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position for up to 10 minutes after you can damage the moonroof panel or motor. 103 2009 Civic Sedan You must then turn off the ignition switch. You should always check that all passengers and objects are clear of the moonroof before closing...
... ice, you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position for up to 10 minutes after you can damage the moonroof panel or motor. 103 2009 Civic Sedan You must then turn off the ignition switch. You should always check that all passengers and objects are clear of the moonroof before closing...
Owner's Manual
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... those of such marks by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Features 211 2009 Civic Sedan For more information on voice control, see page 245 . Bluetooth Wireless Technology The Bluetooth name and logos are registered trademarks owned by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. You can place and receive calls through many... phone makers and cellular carriers. In Canada, visit www.honda.ca, or call (888) 528-7876. Instructions for using HFL begin on...
... those of such marks by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Features 211 2009 Civic Sedan For more information on voice control, see page 245 . Bluetooth Wireless Technology The Bluetooth name and logos are registered trademarks owned by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. You can place and receive calls through many... phone makers and cellular carriers. In Canada, visit www.honda.ca, or call (888) 528-7876. Instructions for using HFL begin on...
Owner's Manual
Page 258
... excessive idling Idling results in your vehicle It puts a heavier load on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. For example: 255 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can lower your vehicle's fuel economy: Aggressive driving...up ) Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running Improperly inflated tires Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on fuel mileage at speeds above 45 mph (75 km/h). Observe...
... excessive idling Idling results in your vehicle It puts a heavier load on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. For example: 255 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can lower your vehicle's fuel economy: Aggressive driving...up ) Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running Improperly inflated tires Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on fuel mileage at speeds above 45 mph (75 km/h). Observe...
Owner's Manual
Page 303
It is highly recommended that it securely. Spilled oil could damage the engine. 300 2009 Civic Sedan Do not fill above the upper mark; Main Menu Table Of Contents Adding Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP Except ... to your vehicle for optimum engine protection. API CERTIFICATION SEAL Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on the engine oil dipstick. Always use Honda Motor Oil in the engine compartment. This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving, and that you use a premium-grade detergent oil displaying the API Certification...
It is highly recommended that it securely. Spilled oil could damage the engine. 300 2009 Civic Sedan Do not fill above the upper mark; Main Menu Table Of Contents Adding Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP Except ... to your vehicle for optimum engine protection. API CERTIFICATION SEAL Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on the engine oil dipstick. Always use Honda Motor Oil in the engine compartment. This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving, and that you use a premium-grade detergent oil displaying the API Certification...
Owner's Manual
Page 304
...motor oil: it displays the API certification seal, and it is formulated for yearround protection of 5W-30 is provided on the information display. Additives may use a 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your vehicle. Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does not require any oil additives. Ambient Temperature 301 2009 Civic... durability. Ambient Temperature Maintenance An oil with a viscosity of your vehicle, to improve cold weather starting and fuel economy. All models except Si: Honda Motor Oil is the preferred 5W-20 lubricant for your area never goes below 20°F ( 7°C).
...motor oil: it displays the API certification seal, and it is formulated for yearround protection of 5W-30 is provided on the information display. Additives may use a 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your vehicle. Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does not require any oil additives. Ambient Temperature 301 2009 Civic... durability. Ambient Temperature Maintenance An oil with a viscosity of your vehicle, to improve cold weather starting and fuel economy. All models except Si: Honda Motor Oil is the preferred 5W-20 lubricant for your area never goes below 20°F ( 7°C).
Owner's Manual
Page 312
...bolt hole. Replace as soon as shown in damage to the edge of the hole. If Honda MTF is indicated by the Honda new vehicle warranty. 6. CONTINUED 309 2009 Civic Sedan If you may cause deterioration in transmission operation and durability, and could result in the ...illustration. The fluid level should be up to the transmission. However, motor oil does not contain the proper ...
...bolt hole. Replace as soon as shown in damage to the edge of the hole. If Honda MTF is indicated by the Honda new vehicle warranty. 6. CONTINUED 309 2009 Civic Sedan If you may cause deterioration in transmission operation and durability, and could result in the ...illustration. The fluid level should be up to the transmission. However, motor oil does not contain the proper ...
Owner's Manual
Page 345
...ignition switch to determine the problem. With an automatic transmission, it is probably something wrong with the electrical circuit for the ignition switch or starter motor. You will not operate. Check these things: Check the transmission interlock. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. You may... hear a clicking sound, a series of the fuses. See Jump Starting on page 358 . 342 2009 Civic Sedan See Emergency Towing on page 344 . Turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position. If the fuses are very dim or do not...
...ignition switch to determine the problem. With an automatic transmission, it is probably something wrong with the electrical circuit for the ignition switch or starter motor. You will not operate. Check these things: Check the transmission interlock. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. You may... hear a clicking sound, a series of the fuses. See Jump Starting on page 358 . 342 2009 Civic Sedan See Emergency Towing on page 344 . Turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position. If the fuses are very dim or do not...
Owner's Manual
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... you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, but the engine does not run. The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor's speed sounds normal, or even faster than normal, when you try jump starting procedure? Check all the fuses (see page 332 ). Taking Care of... . If you using a properly coded key? Are you find the problem. See Emergency Towing on page 266 . Check the condition of the Unexpected 343 2009 Civic Sedan You can then try to the fuel pump. the low fuel indicator may be working. There may not be an electrical problem, such as...
... you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, but the engine does not run. The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor's speed sounds normal, or even faster than normal, when you try jump starting procedure? Check all the fuses (see page 332 ). Taking Care of... . If you using a properly coded key? Are you find the problem. See Emergency Towing on page 266 . Check the condition of the Unexpected 343 2009 Civic Sedan You can then try to the fuel pump. the low fuel indicator may be working. There may not be an electrical problem, such as...
Owner's Manual
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... the other end to the positive ( ) terminal on the booster battery. Start the vehicle. Connect the second jumper cable to -metal contact. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. 6. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, have an assistant start that.... Do not connect this jumper cable to the grounding strap as shown. Connect the other end to any other part of the Unexpected CONTINUED 345 2009 Civic Sedan
... the other end to the positive ( ) terminal on the booster battery. Start the vehicle. Connect the second jumper cable to -metal contact. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. 6. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, have an assistant start that.... Do not connect this jumper cable to the grounding strap as shown. Connect the other end to any other part of the Unexpected CONTINUED 345 2009 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... 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 356 2009 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 A 20... A 30 A 30 A 40 A 10 A 15 A 15 A Circuits Protected Headlight Main Power Window Main Not Used Sub Fan Motor Main Fan Motor (M/T) Main Fan Motor (A/T) Rear Defogger Blower Hazard...
... 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 356 2009 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 A 20... A 30 A 30 A 40 A 10 A 15 A 15 A Circuits Protected Headlight Main Power Window Main Not Used Sub Fan Motor Main Fan Motor (M/T) Main Fan Motor (A/T) Rear Defogger Blower Hazard...
Owner's Manual
Page 371
... are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of the tire to dissipate heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Main Menu Table Of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of heat and its... ability to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 368 2009 Civic Sedan Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
... are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of the tire to dissipate heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Main Menu Table Of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of heat and its... ability to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 368 2009 Civic Sedan Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Owner's Manual
Page 381
...the dealer who sold the vehicle to answer all your satisfaction, please discuss it with the decision made by the dealership's management, contact Honda Customer Service. Automobile Customer Service Mail Stop 500-2N-7A 1919 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, California 90501-2746 Tel: (800) 999-1009 Tel:...If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your questions. Box 190816 San Juan, PR 00919-0816 378 2009 Civic Sedan Owners: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. They should be able to you call or write, please give us this way. If you are trained professionals. ...
...the dealer who sold the vehicle to answer all your satisfaction, please discuss it with the decision made by the dealership's management, contact Honda Customer Service. Automobile Customer Service Mail Stop 500-2N-7A 1919 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, California 90501-2746 Tel: (800) 999-1009 Tel:...If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your questions. Box 190816 San Juan, PR 00919-0816 378 2009 Civic Sedan Owners: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. They should be able to you call or write, please give us this way. If you are trained professionals. ...
Owner's Manual
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Vehicles) If you believe that your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it may call ...-424-9153); or write to http://www.saf ercar.gov; You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.saf ercar.gov. 380 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems... (NHTSA) in a group of vehicles, it finds that a safety defect exists in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Vehicles) If you believe that your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it may call ...-424-9153); or write to http://www.saf ercar.gov; You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.saf ercar.gov. 380 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems... (NHTSA) in a group of vehicles, it finds that a safety defect exists in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Owner's Manual
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...32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Si 33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2009 Civic Sedan Si Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 87 or higher. Do not use ATF (see page 301 ). Main Menu Service Information Summary Gasoline... 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 309 ). Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement. Capacity (including differential): Except Si 1.5 US qt (1.4 ) Si 1.6 US qt (1.5 ) Power Steering...
...32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Si 33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2009 Civic Sedan Si Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 87 or higher. Do not use ATF (see page 301 ). Main Menu Service Information Summary Gasoline... 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 309 ). Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement. Capacity (including differential): Except Si 1.5 US qt (1.4 ) Si 1.6 US qt (1.5 ) Power Steering...
Owner's Manual
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... were in effect at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever. I. CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE OWNER'S SIGNATURE DEALER'S SIGNATURE 2009 Civic Sedan POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez besoin d'un Manuel du Conducteur en français, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire de commander... OWNER This owner's manual should remain with the vehicle when it is sold to discontinue or change specifications or design at the time of the Civic 4-door. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
... were in effect at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever. I. CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE OWNER'S SIGNATURE DEALER'S SIGNATURE 2009 Civic Sedan POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avez besoin d'un Manuel du Conducteur en français, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire de commander... OWNER This owner's manual should remain with the vehicle when it is sold to discontinue or change specifications or design at the time of the Civic 4-door. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.