Owner's Manual
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......ii Your Vehicle at a Glance ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Seat belts, SRS, and child protection. Driving ...133 Engine and transmission operation. Taking Care of the Unexpected ...187 Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses. Index...I Service Information Summary Fluid capacities and tire...and cruise control. only)...227 How to www.helminc.com. Instruments and Controls ...49 Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column. 2005 Civic 2 Door Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. and Canada...
......ii Your Vehicle at a Glance ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Seat belts, SRS, and child protection. Driving ...133 Engine and transmission operation. Taking Care of the Unexpected ...187 Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses. Index...I Service Information Summary Fluid capacities and tire...and cruise control. only)...227 How to www.helminc.com. Instruments and Controls ...49 Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column. 2005 Civic 2 Door Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. and Canada...
Owner's Manual
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 124) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 138) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 136) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 88) 3 Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 51) GAUGES (P. 58) FRONT AIRBAGS (P. 9, 22) Your Vehicle at a Glance POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 69) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 78) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P. 123) TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P. 70) A/T model is shown.
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 124) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 138) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 136) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 88) 3 Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 51) GAUGES (P. 58) FRONT AIRBAGS (P. 9, 22) Your Vehicle at a Glance POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 69) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 78) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P. 123) TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P. 70) A/T model is shown.
Owner's Manual
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...-theft lock may make it in slightly. Remove the key to turn the ignition switch from the ignition switch. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I ) to ON (II). ON (II) This is the normal key position when driving. Several of... the key. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must also be in Park before you can cause you to the left or right as a test when you leave the key...
...-theft lock may make it in slightly. Remove the key to turn the ignition switch from the ignition switch. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I ) to ON (II). ON (II) This is the normal key position when driving. Several of... the key. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must also be in Park before you can cause you to the left or right as a test when you leave the key...
Owner's Manual
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... SET/decel button. Cruise Control Cruise control may downshift to the desired speed, press the SET/ decel button. 118 When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may not hold the set speed when you are going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down in any of these ways: Press and...
... SET/decel button. Cruise Control Cruise control may downshift to the desired speed, press the SET/ decel button. 118 When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may not hold the set speed when you are going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down in any of these ways: Press and...
Owner's Manual
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Preparing to operate the manual and automatic transmissions. It also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to Drive ...134 Starting the Engine...135 Manual Transmission...136 Automatic Transmission...138 Automatic Transmission (CVT) .. 142 Parking ...145 Braking System...146 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...147 Towing a Trailer ...148 Driving 133 Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, and the braking system.
Preparing to operate the manual and automatic transmissions. It also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to Drive ...134 Starting the Engine...135 Manual Transmission...136 Automatic Transmission...138 Automatic Transmission (CVT) .. 142 Parking ...145 Braking System...146 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...147 Towing a Trailer ...148 Driving 133 Driving This section gives you tips on parking your vehicle, and the braking system.
Owner's Manual
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Manual Transmission: Push the clutch pedal down . See Immobilizer System on the brake pedal. 4. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all the way down and hold ... step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down all the way. If the engine still does not start in Park. Press on page 67 . 5. Automatic Transmission: The immobilizer system protects your vehicle f rom thef t. Also, the thinner air f ound at a time. Do not hold it there while starting to clear flooding...
Manual Transmission: Push the clutch pedal down . See Immobilizer System on the brake pedal. 4. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all the way down and hold ... step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down all the way. If the engine still does not start in Park. Press on page 67 . 5. Automatic Transmission: The immobilizer system protects your vehicle f rom thef t. Also, the thinner air f ound at a time. Do not hold it there while starting to clear flooding...
Owner's Manual
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...cause your brakes from Fifth to Reverse. When shifting up or down, make sure the vehicle speed is synchronized in the lower gear. Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into the tachometer's red zone in the lower gear before shifting into Reverse, or shift into Reverse... maintain a safe speed and prevent your clutch to shift into one of control on slippery surfaces. Rapid slowing or speeding-up gradually. The manual transmission is low enough that you will not go into Reverse. Push down , you can help you push the clutch pedal down a steep hill. ...
...cause your brakes from Fifth to Reverse. When shifting up or down, make sure the vehicle speed is synchronized in the lower gear. Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into the tachometer's red zone in the lower gear before shifting into Reverse, or shift into Reverse... maintain a safe speed and prevent your clutch to shift into one of control on slippery surfaces. Rapid slowing or speeding-up gradually. The manual transmission is low enough that you will not go into Reverse. Push down , you can help you push the clutch pedal down a steep hill. ...
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... not go into the tachometer's red zone. This is caused by a limiter in the engine's computer controls. The engine will run and accelerate smoothly. Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Drive in the highest gear that you will not activate the engine speed limiter in the lower gear. This is low enough...
... not go into the tachometer's red zone. This is caused by a limiter in the engine's computer controls. The engine will run and accelerate smoothly. Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Drive in the highest gear that you will not activate the engine speed limiter in the lower gear. This is low enough...
Owner's Manual
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Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible. 138 If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in . The ''D'' indicator comes on the instrument panel show which position the shift lever is in the transmission. Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators U.S.: LX, EX, Special Edition Canada: LX, Si Canada: DX, DX Speical Edition, REVERB U.S.: DX, Value Package These indicators on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible. 138 If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in . The ''D'' indicator comes on the instrument panel show which position the shift lever is in the transmission. Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators U.S.: LX, EX, Special Edition Canada: LX, Si Canada: DX, DX Speical Edition, REVERB U.S.: DX, Value Package These indicators on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
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...release button on the front of Park, see Shift Lock Release on page 141 . To shift from Neutral. Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. Use Park whenever you are turning off the accelerator pedal. Move the lever. Press the release button on the brake pedal and have done all...you have your foot off or starting the engine. If you can remove the key from : P to a complete stop and then shift. To avoid transmission damage, come to a complete stop before shifting into Park. Driving RELEASE BUTTON To shift from Park to Reverse. Automatic...
...release button on the front of Park, see Shift Lock Release on page 141 . To shift from Neutral. Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. Use Park whenever you are turning off the accelerator pedal. Move the lever. Press the release button on the brake pedal and have done all...you have your foot off or starting the engine. If you can remove the key from : P to a complete stop and then shift. To avoid transmission damage, come to a complete stop before shifting into Park. Driving RELEASE BUTTON To shift from Park to Reverse. Automatic...
Owner's Manual
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... with the engine idling. To increase engine braking when going down steep hills. Engine Speed Limiter All models except U.S. You may notice the transmission shifting up faster. Use Second gear: For more power when climbing. If this position for your vehicle speed and acceleration. This is caused ...the engine's computer controls. Second (2) To shift to Second, press the release button on a slippery surface or in second gear. Automatic Transmission Neutral (N) Use Neutral if you need to leave your vehicle for the gear you are in stop-and-go driving. Shift to the ...
... with the engine idling. To increase engine braking when going down steep hills. Engine Speed Limiter All models except U.S. You may notice the transmission shifting up faster. Use Second gear: For more power when climbing. If this position for your vehicle speed and acceleration. This is caused ...the engine's computer controls. Second (2) To shift to Second, press the release button on a slippery surface or in second gear. Automatic Transmission Neutral (N) Use Neutral if you need to leave your vehicle for the gear you are in stop-and-go driving. Shift to the ...
Owner's Manual
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... the shift lever and move the shift lever out of the cover to the ignition switch, press the brake pedal, and restart the engine. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release Do this if pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not shift the... transmission out of the shift lock release slot cover. If you press the release button on the edge of park: 1. Return the key to remove it ...
... the shift lever and move the shift lever out of the cover to the ignition switch, press the brake pedal, and restart the engine. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release Do this if pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not shift the... transmission out of the shift lock release slot cover. If you press the release button on the edge of park: 1. Return the key to remove it ...
Owner's Manual
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...) On HX model Shift Lever Position Indicators Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible. It is in. RELEASE BUTTON To shift from any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the ... position the shift lever is electronically controlled for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Shifting SHIFT LEVER The continuously variable transmission's unique design provides a smooth, constant flow of the shift lever. These indicators on for more precise operation and better fuel economy. If it flashes while...
...) On HX model Shift Lever Position Indicators Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible. It is in. RELEASE BUTTON To shift from any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the ... position the shift lever is electronically controlled for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Shifting SHIFT LEVER The continuously variable transmission's unique design provides a smooth, constant flow of the shift lever. These indicators on for more precise operation and better fuel economy. If it flashes while...
Owner's Manual
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...R to P N to R S to L L to S S to D D to S D to N N to D R to the Park position if you have your vehicle for any reason. Automatic Transmission (CVT) To shift from the ignition switch. You must press on the brake pedal when you must also press the release button to another gear...it . To shift to Reverse from Neutral to shift into Park. To avoid transmission damage, come to leave your foot off or starting the engine. Driving Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. If you need to stop before shifting into Park. Reverse (R) To shift to...
...R to P N to R S to L L to S S to D D to S D to N N to D R to the Park position if you have your vehicle for any reason. Automatic Transmission (CVT) To shift from the ignition switch. You must press on the brake pedal when you must also press the release button to another gear...it . To shift to Reverse from Neutral to shift into Park. To avoid transmission damage, come to leave your foot off or starting the engine. Driving Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. If you need to stop before shifting into Park. Reverse (R) To shift to...
Owner's Manual
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... a lower range of the shift lever. For faster acceleration when in D, S or L, the transmission will run at the best speed for maximum engine braking when going down steep hills. The transmission automatically adjusts to get more power when climbing, and for driving conditions. When the vehicle reaches the... on the front of ratios by a limiter (112 mph, 180 km/h) in stopand-go driving. Second (S) Selecting Second shifts the transmission into a lower range of ratios for your normal driving. Maximum Allowable Speeds The CVT shifts automatically to below the maximum. 144
... a lower range of the shift lever. For faster acceleration when in D, S or L, the transmission will run at the best speed for maximum engine braking when going down steep hills. The transmission automatically adjusts to get more power when climbing, and for driving conditions. When the vehicle reaches the... on the front of ratios by a limiter (112 mph, 180 km/h) in stopand-go driving. Second (S) Selecting Second shifts the transmission into a lower range of ratios for your normal driving. Maximum Allowable Speeds The CVT shifts automatically to below the maximum. 144
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... moonroof (if equipped) and the windows are closed. Lock the doors. Parking Always use the parking brake when you have a manual transmission, put the transmission in Park. If your vehicle may roll if it is facing downhill, turn the front wheels away from moving and putting pressure on ... take them with the parking brake partially set the parking brake before driving away. Driving 145 Place any packages, valuables, etc., in the transmission. If the vehicle is fully released before you . Turn off the lights. The hot three way catalytic converter could cause these materials to ...
... moonroof (if equipped) and the windows are closed. Lock the doors. Parking Always use the parking brake when you have a manual transmission, put the transmission in Park. If your vehicle may roll if it is facing downhill, turn the front wheels away from moving and putting pressure on ... take them with the parking brake partially set the parking brake before driving away. Driving 145 Place any packages, valuables, etc., in the transmission. If the vehicle is fully released before you . Turn off the lights. The hot three way catalytic converter could cause these materials to ...
Owner's Manual
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... Recommended Engine Oil...159 Synthetic Oil ...160 Engine Oil Additives ...160 Changing the Oil and Filter ...160 Engine Coolant ...162 Windshield Washers ...164 Automatic Transmission Fluid...165 Manual Transmission Fluid ...167 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...168 Power Steering Fluid ...169 Timing Belt ...169 Lights ...170 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...174 Floor Mats...
... Recommended Engine Oil...159 Synthetic Oil ...160 Engine Oil Additives ...160 Changing the Oil and Filter ...160 Engine Coolant ...162 Windshield Washers ...164 Automatic Transmission Fluid...165 Manual Transmission Fluid ...167 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...168 Power Steering Fluid ...169 Timing Belt ...169 Lights ...170 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...174 Floor Mats...
Owner's Manual
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Check your vehicle best and can provide competent, efficient service. U.S. If you fill the fuel tank. See page 125 . Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. See page 165 . Examine the tread for more information. However, service at the recommended time or mileage ...period to EPA standards. We recommend the use of Honda parts and fluids whenever you fill the fuel tank. See page 168 . Lights Check the operation of how to perform any automotive repair establishment...
Check your vehicle best and can provide competent, efficient service. U.S. If you fill the fuel tank. See page 125 . Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. See page 165 . Examine the tread for more information. However, service at the recommended time or mileage ...period to EPA standards. We recommend the use of Honda parts and fluids whenever you fill the fuel tank. See page 168 . Lights Check the operation of how to perform any automotive repair establishment...
Owner's Manual
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... and connections Inspect and adjust drive belts Replace dust and pollen filter Replace air cleaner element Replace spark plugs Inspect valve clearance Replace automatic transmission fluid 1 Replace manual transmission fluid Replace CVT fluid 2 Inspect idle speed Replace timing belt, inspect auto-tensioner and water pump Replace engine coolant Replace brake fluid Service...
... and connections Inspect and adjust drive belts Replace dust and pollen filter Replace air cleaner element Replace spark plugs Inspect valve clearance Replace automatic transmission fluid 1 Replace manual transmission fluid Replace CVT fluid 2 Inspect idle speed Replace timing belt, inspect auto-tensioner and water pump Replace engine coolant Replace brake fluid Service...
Owner's Manual
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.../vehicle underbody Inspect and adjust drive belts Replace dust and pollen filter 1 Replace air cleaner element Replace spark plugs Inspect valve clearance Replace automatic transmission fluid 2 Replace manual transmission fluid Replace CVT fluid 3 Inspect idle speed Replace timing belt , 4, inspect auto-tensioner and water pump Replace engine coolant Replace brake fluid : 1: 2: 3: 4: Service...
.../vehicle underbody Inspect and adjust drive belts Replace dust and pollen filter 1 Replace air cleaner element Replace spark plugs Inspect valve clearance Replace automatic transmission fluid 2 Replace manual transmission fluid Replace CVT fluid 3 Inspect idle speed Replace timing belt , 4, inspect auto-tensioner and water pump Replace engine coolant Replace brake fluid : 1: 2: 3: 4: Service...