Owner's Manual
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... vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Authorized Manuals (U.S. and Canada only) ...217 A summary of the Unexpected ...181 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to contact us. Instruments and Controls ...51 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to navigate through this manual) to use dashboard and steering column controls. 2004 Civic Coupe...
... vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Authorized Manuals (U.S. and Canada only) ...217 A summary of the Unexpected ...181 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to contact us. Instruments and Controls ...51 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to navigate through this manual) to use dashboard and steering column controls. 2004 Civic Coupe...
Owner's Manual
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... time. In it at any questions and concerns. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep this manual, you understand the coverages and are aware of a 2004 Honda Civic was a wise investment. California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of your new Honda is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to read this owner's manual...
... time. In it at any questions and concerns. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep this manual, you understand the coverages and are aware of a 2004 Honda Civic was a wise investment. California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of your new Honda is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to read this owner's manual...
Owner's Manual
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...60 Fuel Gauge ...60 Temperature Gauge ...61 Maintenance Required Indicator ...62 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...63 Windshield Wipers and Washers .. 64 Turn Signal and Headlights...65 Instrument Panel Brightness ...66 Hazard Warning Button ...67 Rear Window Defogger ...67 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...68 Keys and Locks ...69 Immobilizer System...70 Ignition Switch ...71 Door Locks ...72 Power Door Locks ...72 Trunk ...72 Emergency Trunk Opener ...73 Remote Transmitter ...74 Seats ...76 Power Windows ...81 Moonroof ...82 Mirrors ...83 Parking Brake ...84 Interior Lights ...85 Ceiling Light...
...60 Fuel Gauge ...60 Temperature Gauge ...61 Maintenance Required Indicator ...62 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...63 Windshield Wipers and Washers .. 64 Turn Signal and Headlights...65 Instrument Panel Brightness ...66 Hazard Warning Button ...67 Rear Window Defogger ...67 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...68 Keys and Locks ...69 Immobilizer System...70 Ignition Switch ...71 Door Locks ...72 Power Door Locks ...72 Trunk ...72 Emergency Trunk Opener ...73 Remote Transmitter ...74 Seats ...76 Power Windows ...81 Moonroof ...82 Mirrors ...83 Parking Brake ...84 Interior Lights ...85 Ceiling Light...
Owner's Manual
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... safety information about how to your chest, not toward your face. Make sure you start driving. Move the steering wheel so it up to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in that position. 4. Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you can see the instrument panel gauges and lights. 68 Instruments and Controls Make sure you to lock the steering wheel in a crash. Adjust the steering wheel...
... safety information about how to your chest, not toward your face. Make sure you start driving. Move the steering wheel so it up to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in that position. 4. Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you can see the instrument panel gauges and lights. 68 Instruments and Controls Make sure you to lock the steering wheel in a crash. Adjust the steering wheel...
Owner's Manual
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... positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I ) position and open the driver's door. To turn off the beeper. This can insert or remove the key only in park. The shift lever must push the key in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I ), ON (II), START (III) LOCK (0) You can cause you turn the steering wheel to ON (II). Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. Instruments and Controls 71 Several of the key. Firmly turn the key. START (III...
... positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I ) position and open the driver's door. To turn off the beeper. This can insert or remove the key only in park. The shift lever must push the key in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I ), ON (II), START (III) LOCK (0) You can cause you turn the steering wheel to ON (II). Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. Instruments and Controls 71 Several of the key. Firmly turn the key. START (III...
Owner's Manual
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... a power window on the appropriate switch and hold it . MAIN SWITCH The driver's door armrest has a master power window control panel. Make sure your passenger is away from the window before closing it until the window reaches the desired position. To open the passenger's window, push down on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Release the switch when the window gets to raise or lower any window. Turn the ignition switch...
... a power window on the appropriate switch and hold it . MAIN SWITCH The driver's door armrest has a master power window control panel. Make sure your passenger is away from the window before closing it until the window reaches the desired position. To open the passenger's window, push down on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Release the switch when the window gets to raise or lower any window. Turn the ignition switch...
Owner's Manual
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... fog and frost. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. Mirrors, Parking Brake Power Mirror Heaters Parking Brake PARKING BRAKE LEVER LX, U.S. NOTICE: Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. 84 Instruments and Controls HX and Canada DX SE models On Canadian Si model The outside mirrors are heated to turn on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released...
... fog and frost. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. Mirrors, Parking Brake Power Mirror Heaters Parking Brake PARKING BRAKE LEVER LX, U.S. NOTICE: Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. 84 Instruments and Controls HX and Canada DX SE models On Canadian Si model The outside mirrors are heated to turn on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released...
Owner's Manual
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... Safety ...142 Maintenance Schedule ...143 Maintenance Record ...149 Fluid Locations...151 Adding Engine Oil ...152 Changing the Oil and Filter ...154 Windshield Washers ...156 Engine Coolant ...157 Power Steering Fluid ...159 Automatic Transmission Fluid...160 Manual Transmission Fluid ...162 Timing Belt ...162 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...163 Lights ...164 Seat Belts ...169 Floor Mats ...169 Dust and Pollen Filter ...169 Wiper Blades ...170 Tires ...172 Checking the Battery ...178 Vehicle Storage ...179 Maintenance 141 This section also includes Maintenance Schedules for normal driving...
... Safety ...142 Maintenance Schedule ...143 Maintenance Record ...149 Fluid Locations...151 Adding Engine Oil ...152 Changing the Oil and Filter ...154 Windshield Washers ...156 Engine Coolant ...157 Power Steering Fluid ...159 Automatic Transmission Fluid...160 Manual Transmission Fluid ...162 Timing Belt ...162 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...163 Lights ...164 Seat Belts ...169 Floor Mats ...169 Dust and Pollen Filter ...169 Wiper Blades ...170 Tires ...172 Checking the Battery ...178 Vehicle Storage ...179 Maintenance 141 This section also includes Maintenance Schedules for normal driving...
Owner's Manual
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... parked with the engine idling. Driving on the driver's doorjamb. Maintenance Schedule The maintenance schedule assumes you will use unleaded gasoline with a roof rack, or driving in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip. The load limit is driven mostly in extremely hot [over a distance of several miles (kilometers). Used primarily as normal transportation for Severe Conditions. 143 Canadian Owners Follow the Maintenance Schedule for passengers...
... parked with the engine idling. Driving on the driver's doorjamb. Maintenance Schedule The maintenance schedule assumes you will use unleaded gasoline with a roof rack, or driving in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip. The load limit is driven mostly in extremely hot [over a distance of several miles (kilometers). Used primarily as normal transportation for Severe Conditions. 143 Canadian Owners Follow the Maintenance Schedule for passengers...
Owner's Manual
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... . Maintenance Schedule Your authorized Honda dealer knows your warranties in effect. Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. Engine oil level Check every time you are ''certified'' to keep your vehicle best and can provide competent, efficient service. Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. Maintenance may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that all the receipts as proof of how to perform any...
... . Maintenance Schedule Your authorized Honda dealer knows your warranties in effect. Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. Engine oil level Check every time you are ''certified'' to keep your vehicle best and can provide competent, efficient service. Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. Maintenance may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that all the receipts as proof of how to perform any...
Owner's Manual
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... oil and coolant at the indicated distance (or time, if given). Driving with a roof rack, or driving in extremely hot [over 90°F (32°C)] conditions. For Canadian Owners Follow the Maintenance Schedule for replacement information under one or more of the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) (Or every 1 year, whichever comes first) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system , Fuel lines and connections Lights and controls/vehicle...
... oil and coolant at the indicated distance (or time, if given). Driving with a roof rack, or driving in extremely hot [over 90°F (32°C)] conditions. For Canadian Owners Follow the Maintenance Schedule for replacement information under one or more of the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) (Or every 1 year, whichever comes first) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system , Fuel lines and connections Lights and controls/vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) RADIATOR CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (CVT) (Yellow loop) Maintenance 151
Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) RADIATOR CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (CVT) (Yellow loop) Maintenance 151
Owner's Manual
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... the tires are off the ground. The replacements called for in the 24 months/30,000 miles maintenance schedule (Normal Conditions) as soon as plastic sheeting, trap moisture, which can damage the paint. Clean the interior. Also, apply a vehicle body wax to the painted surfaces that time or mileage. Disconnect the battery. If the vehicle is being stored indoors). Change the engine oil and filter. Wash and dry the exterior completely...
... the tires are off the ground. The replacements called for in the 24 months/30,000 miles maintenance schedule (Normal Conditions) as soon as plastic sheeting, trap moisture, which can damage the paint. Clean the interior. Also, apply a vehicle body wax to the painted surfaces that time or mileage. Disconnect the battery. If the vehicle is being stored indoors). Change the engine oil and filter. Wash and dry the exterior completely...
Owner's Manual
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..., Reporting Safety...220 Defog and Defrost ...93 Defogger, Rear Window ...67 Defrosting the Windows ...93 Dimensions ...208 Dimming the Headlights ...65 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...160 Engine Oil ...118 Directional Signals ...65 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ...138 Disposal of Used Oil ...155 Doors Locking and Unlocking ...72 Power Door Locks ...72 DOT Tire Quality Grading ...210 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission ...128 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Driving ...125 Economy ...119 D DANGER, Explanation of ...ii Daytime Running Lights...65 Dead Battery ...191...
..., Reporting Safety...220 Defog and Defrost ...93 Defogger, Rear Window ...67 Defrosting the Windows ...93 Dimensions ...208 Dimming the Headlights ...65 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...160 Engine Oil ...118 Directional Signals ...65 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ...138 Disposal of Used Oil ...155 Doors Locking and Unlocking ...72 Power Door Locks ...72 DOT Tire Quality Grading ...210 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission ...128 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Driving ...125 Economy ...119 D DANGER, Explanation of ...ii Daytime Running Lights...65 Dead Battery ...191...
Owner's Manual
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... Controls .. 212 Exhaust Fumes ...47 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by ...17 Flat Tire, Changing a ...183 Fluids Automatic Transmission...160 Brake ...163 Clutch ...163 Manual Transmission ...162 Power Steering...159 Windshield Washer ...156 FM Stereo Radio Reception ...97 Four-way Flashers ...67 Front Seat Adjusting ...11 Airbags ...22 Fuel ...114 Economy ...119 Fill Door and Cap...115 Gauge ...60 Octane Requirement ...114 Oxygenated ...114 Reserve Indicator...58 Tank, Filling the...115 Fuses, Checking the ...199 CONTINUED F Fan, Interior...
... Controls .. 212 Exhaust Fumes ...47 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by ...17 Flat Tire, Changing a ...183 Fluids Automatic Transmission...160 Brake ...163 Clutch ...163 Manual Transmission ...162 Power Steering...159 Windshield Washer ...156 FM Stereo Radio Reception ...97 Four-way Flashers ...67 Front Seat Adjusting ...11 Airbags ...22 Fuel ...114 Economy ...119 Fill Door and Cap...115 Gauge ...60 Octane Requirement ...114 Oxygenated ...114 Reserve Indicator...58 Tank, Filling the...115 Fuses, Checking the ...199 CONTINUED F Fan, Interior...
Owner's Manual
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... Key (Immobilizer System) ...70 Low Fuel ...58 Low Oil Pressure ...56 Side Airbag Off ...56 SRS ...56 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ...58 Washer Level ...58 Indicators, Instrument Panel ...53 Infant Restraint ...34 Infant Seats Lower Anchors ...37 Tether Anchorage Points ...42 Inflation, Proper Tire ...172 High Speed Driving ...173 Normal Driving ...172 Inside Mirror ...83 Inspection, Tire ...174 Instrument Panel ...2, 53 Instrument Panel Brightness ...66 Interior Lights ...85 I Identification Number, Vehicle...206 Ignition Keys...69 Switch ...71 Timing Control...
... Key (Immobilizer System) ...70 Low Fuel ...58 Low Oil Pressure ...56 Side Airbag Off ...56 SRS ...56 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ...58 Washer Level ...58 Indicators, Instrument Panel ...53 Infant Restraint ...34 Infant Seats Lower Anchors ...37 Tether Anchorage Points ...42 Inflation, Proper Tire ...172 High Speed Driving ...173 Normal Driving ...172 Inside Mirror ...83 Inspection, Tire ...174 Instrument Panel ...2, 53 Instrument Panel Brightness ...66 Interior Lights ...85 I Identification Number, Vehicle...206 Ignition Keys...69 Switch ...71 Timing Control...
Owner's Manual
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... Oil and Filter ...154 Fuses ...199 Light Bulbs ...164 Schedule ...143 Spark Plugs...208 Timing Belt ...162 Tires ...172 Wiper Blades ...170 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...21 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ...118, 157 Restraint, Child ...29 Reverse Gear Position...131 Roof Rack ...124 Rotation, Tire ...175 P Panel Brightness Control ...66 Park Gear Position...131 Parking ...137 Parking Brake ...84 Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ...57 Parking Lights...166 Parking Over Things that Burn ...214 PGM-FI System...213 Power Door Locks ...72 Power Socket Locations...88 Power Windows...
... Oil and Filter ...154 Fuses ...199 Light Bulbs ...164 Schedule ...143 Spark Plugs...208 Timing Belt ...162 Tires ...172 Wiper Blades ...170 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...21 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ...118, 157 Restraint, Child ...29 Reverse Gear Position...131 Roof Rack ...124 Rotation, Tire ...175 P Panel Brightness Control ...66 Park Gear Position...131 Parking ...137 Parking Brake ...84 Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ...57 Parking Lights...166 Parking Over Things that Burn ...214 PGM-FI System...213 Power Door Locks ...72 Power Socket Locations...88 Power Windows...
Owner's Manual
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... Speed Control ...110 SRS, Additional Information...22 Additional Safety Precautions ...28 Airbag Service ...28 How the Passenger Airbag Cutoff Indicator Light Works ...27 How the SRS Indicator Works ...26 How Your Front Airbags Work...22 How Your Side Airbags Work...25 SRS Components ...22 SRS Indicator...26, 56 START (Ignition Key Position) ...71 Testing of Readiness Codes ...215 Starting the Engine...127 In Cold Weather at High Altitude ...127 With a Dead Battery...
... Speed Control ...110 SRS, Additional Information...22 Additional Safety Precautions ...28 Airbag Service ...28 How the Passenger Airbag Cutoff Indicator Light Works ...27 How the SRS Indicator Works ...26 How Your Front Airbags Work...22 How Your Side Airbags Work...25 SRS Components ...22 SRS Indicator...26, 56 START (Ignition Key Position) ...71 Testing of Readiness Codes ...215 Starting the Engine...127 In Cold Weather at High Altitude ...127 With a Dead Battery...
Owner's Manual
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... Catalytic Converter ...214 Tilt the Steering Wheel...68 Time, Setting the ...108 Timing Belt ...162 Tire Chains ...177 Tire, How to Change a Flat ...183 Tires ...172 Air Pressure ...173 Checking Wear ...174 Compact Spare ...182 DOT Tire Quality Grading ...210 Inflation ...172 Inspection ...174 Maintenance ...175 Replacing ...176 Rotating...175 Snow ...177 Specifications ...209 Technical Information...205 Tools, Tire Changing ...183 Towing A Trailer ...138 Emergency Wrecker ...203 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic ...160 Checking Fluid Level, Manual...
... Catalytic Converter ...214 Tilt the Steering Wheel...68 Time, Setting the ...108 Timing Belt ...162 Tire Chains ...177 Tire, How to Change a Flat ...183 Tires ...172 Air Pressure ...173 Checking Wear ...174 Compact Spare ...182 DOT Tire Quality Grading ...210 Inflation ...172 Inspection ...174 Maintenance ...175 Replacing ...176 Rotating...175 Snow ...177 Specifications ...209 Technical Information...205 Tools, Tire Changing ...183 Towing A Trailer ...138 Emergency Wrecker ...203 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic ...160 Checking Fluid Level, Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... page 159 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Do not use ATF (see page 161 ). HX model (CVT) only: Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) only 5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 163 ). Capacity (including differential): 1.6 US qt (1.5 ) Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or...
... page 159 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Do not use ATF (see page 161 ). HX model (CVT) only: Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) only 5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 163 ). Capacity (including differential): 1.6 US qt (1.5 ) Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or...
