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...and links throughout this manual) to the dealer. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. 2006 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Your Vehicle at a Glance ...3 Driver...Proper use and care of the warranties covering your vehicle to navigate through this reference. Maintenance ...207 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need when you need to take your new Honda, and how to the fuel pump. Technical Information ...275 ID numbers, dimensions, ...
...and links throughout this manual) to the dealer. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. 2006 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Your Vehicle at a Glance ...3 Driver...Proper use and care of the warranties covering your vehicle to navigate through this reference. Maintenance ...207 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need when you need to take your new Honda, and how to the fuel pump. Technical Information ...275 ID numbers, dimensions, ...
Owner's Manual
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... preceded by a symbol. California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the schedules given in this manual, you years of a 2006 Honda Civic was a wise investment. Your selection of driving pleasure. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your vehicle according to the state of... help you avoid damage to cause cancer and birth defects or other property, or the environment. i In it preserves your vehicle. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep your new vehicle. Introduction Congratulations!
... preceded by a symbol. California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the schedules given in this manual, you years of a 2006 Honda Civic was a wise investment. Your selection of driving pleasure. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your vehicle according to the state of... help you avoid damage to cause cancer and birth defects or other property, or the environment. i In it preserves your vehicle. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep your new vehicle. Introduction Congratulations!
Owner's Manual
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... Doors ...11 2. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...18 Seat Belt System Components ...18 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...19 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...19 Seat Belt Maintenance ...20 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...21 Airbag System Components ...21 How Your Front Airbags Work...23 How Your Side Airbags Work...26 How the...
... Doors ...11 2. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...18 Seat Belt System Components ...18 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...19 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...19 Seat Belt Maintenance ...20 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...21 Airbag System Components ...21 How Your Front Airbags Work...23 How Your Side Airbags Work...26 How the...
Owner's Manual
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... speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to follow all regularly scheduled maintenance (see pages 32 49). Keep Your Vehicle in this manual. To reduce the possibility of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they can use...
... speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to follow all regularly scheduled maintenance (see pages 32 49). Keep Your Vehicle in this manual. To reduce the possibility of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they can use...
Owner's Manual
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... are designed to activate in any problem corrected as soon as possible. A belt that the latches work properly when needed. Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should be replaced as the belts will also deploy. Check that has been worn during a crash may correct the ...automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a collision in which the front airbags do not work smoothly and the belts retract easily. Check your Honda Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The tensioners are unbuckled in the normal ...
... are designed to activate in any problem corrected as soon as possible. A belt that the latches work properly when needed. Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should be replaced as the belts will also deploy. Check that has been worn during a crash may correct the ...automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a collision in which the front airbags do not work smoothly and the belts retract easily. Check your Honda Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The tensioners are unbuckled in the normal ...
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... unit and other related parts. The passenger airbag off indicator may be a problem with the advanced airbag system. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. 30 Take your dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, the front seat...
... unit and other related parts. The passenger airbag off indicator may be a problem with the advanced airbag system. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. 30 Take your dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, the front seat...
Owner's Manual
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... ...63 Display Change Button ...64 Odometer ...64 Trip Meter ...64 Outside Temperature Indicator ...65 Fuel Gauge ...66 Temperature Gauge ...66 Check Fuel Cap Indicator ...66 Maintenance Minder ...67 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...68 Windshield Wipers and Washers .. 69 Turn Signal and Headlights...70 Instrument Panel Brightness ...71 Hazard Warning Button...
... ...63 Display Change Button ...64 Odometer ...64 Trip Meter ...64 Outside Temperature Indicator ...65 Fuel Gauge ...66 Temperature Gauge ...66 Check Fuel Cap Indicator ...66 Maintenance Minder ...67 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...68 Windshield Wipers and Washers .. 69 Turn Signal and Headlights...70 Instrument Panel Brightness ...71 Hazard Warning Button...
Owner's Manual
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... (P. 61) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P. 61) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 59) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 57, 263) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 57, 263) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 57, 264) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P. 60, 209) LIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM INDICATOR INDICATOR (P. 61) (P. 62) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 58) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 58) ANTI...
... (P. 61) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P. 61) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 59) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 57, 263) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 57, 263) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 57, 264) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P. 60, 209) LIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM INDICATOR INDICATOR (P. 61) (P. 62) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 58) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 58) ANTI...
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... POWER STEERING (EPS) INDICATOR (P. 60) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 57, 263) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 57, 263) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 57, 264) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 59) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P. 60, 209) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 62) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 61) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 58) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 58) ANTI...
... POWER STEERING (EPS) INDICATOR (P. 60) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 57, 263) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 57, 263) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 57, 264) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 59) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P. 60, 209) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 62) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 61) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 58) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 58) ANTI...
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...gets to take your dealer resets it comes on , and you turn off after driving a short distance, or comes back on the maintenance minder. Continuously driving under those conditions could damage the power steering system. If this happens, stop the vehicle in the information display. With... the indicator on, the EPS may be displayed in a safe place, and turn off after completing the required maintenance service. The maintenance main items and sub items will not turn the steering wheel to the engine speed limiter (see page 197 ). If you exceed...
...gets to take your dealer resets it comes on , and you turn off after driving a short distance, or comes back on the maintenance minder. Continuously driving under those conditions could damage the power steering system. If this happens, stop the vehicle in the information display. With... the indicator on, the EPS may be displayed in a safe place, and turn off after completing the required maintenance service. The maintenance main items and sub items will not turn the steering wheel to the engine speed limiter (see page 197 ). If you exceed...
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TRIP METER To switch the information display between the odometer, trip meter, and outside temperature (if equipped), and engine oil life and maintenance service items, press the SEL/RESET button repeatedly. 63 model with A/T is shown. Gauges SEL/RESET BUTTON SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE Instruments and Controls FUEL GAUGE TACHOMETER INFORMATION DISPLAY ODOMETER/AVERAGE FUEL MILEAGE/OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR U.S.
TRIP METER To switch the information display between the odometer, trip meter, and outside temperature (if equipped), and engine oil life and maintenance service items, press the SEL/RESET button repeatedly. 63 model with A/T is shown. Gauges SEL/RESET BUTTON SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE Instruments and Controls FUEL GAUGE TACHOMETER INFORMATION DISPLAY ODOMETER/AVERAGE FUEL MILEAGE/OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR U.S.
Owner's Manual
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...needs for more information, see page 264 . The MIL goes out after several days of the periodic maintenance your dealer inspect the vehicle. This information helps to page 209 for continued troublefree driving. Maintenance Minder The information display in the instrument panel shows you aware of normal driving once the cap is... in the ON (II) position. Refer to keep you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is tightened or replaced. If it clicks at least once. For more information.
...needs for more information, see page 264 . The MIL goes out after several days of the periodic maintenance your dealer inspect the vehicle. This information helps to page 209 for continued troublefree driving. Maintenance Minder The information display in the instrument panel shows you aware of normal driving once the cap is... in the ON (II) position. Refer to keep you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is tightened or replaced. If it clicks at least once. For more information.
Owner's Manual
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.... If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Your vehicle is designed to engine damage. Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Fuel Recommendation All models except Si Your vehicle is designed to engine damage. 180 During this happens, contact your authorized dealer for the first...
.... If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Your vehicle is designed to engine damage. Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Fuel Recommendation All models except Si Your vehicle is designed to engine damage. 180 During this happens, contact your authorized dealer for the first...
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...Canadian DX-G, LX, EX Si MIN Look at the coolant level in the highest gear possible. Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle according to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 214 for information on page 214 . Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines. Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering,...maintain your fuel mileage and reduces the chance of snow or mud on your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. See Owner's Maintenance Checks on adding the proper coolant. If it is below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 224 for information about ...
...Canadian DX-G, LX, EX Si MIN Look at the coolant level in the highest gear possible. Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle according to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 214 for information on page 214 . Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines. Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering,...maintain your fuel mileage and reduces the chance of snow or mud on your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. See Owner's Maintenance Checks on adding the proper coolant. If it is below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 224 for information about ...
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... you may want to take care of yourself. Maintenance Safety ...208 Maintenance Minder ...209 Maintenance Record ...216 Fluid Locations...218 Adding Engine Oil ...220 Recommended Engine Oil...220 Synthetic Oil ...221 Engine Oil Additives ...221 Changing ... If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to read the maintenance minder messages in the information display, a maintenance record, and instructions for information on how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle...
... you may want to take care of yourself. Maintenance Safety ...208 Maintenance Minder ...209 Maintenance Record ...216 Fluid Locations...218 Adding Engine Oil ...220 Recommended Engine Oil...220 Synthetic Oil ...221 Engine Oil Additives ...221 Changing ... If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to read the maintenance minder messages in the information display, a maintenance record, and instructions for information on how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. Maintenance This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...or parts cleaner, not gasoline. Improperly maintaining this vehicle, or failing to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can arise in performing maintenance. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner's manual. Potential Vehicle Hazards Carbon Monoxide poison from hot...Only you can decide whether or not you can cause a crash in which you should be seriously hurt or killed. Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. 208 Important Safety Precautions To eliminate ...
...or parts cleaner, not gasoline. Improperly maintaining this vehicle, or failing to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can arise in performing maintenance. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner's manual. Potential Vehicle Hazards Carbon Monoxide poison from hot...Only you can decide whether or not you can cause a crash in which you should be seriously hurt or killed. Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. 208 Important Safety Precautions To eliminate ...
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... the remaining engine oil life and displays it as a percentage. Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life and maintenance service items in your dealer perform engine oil replacement and indicated maintenance service. Based on the information display according to this table: Calculated... 15 % 11 % 1 10 % 6 % 1 15 % 6 % 2 5% 1% 0% Displayed Engine Oil Life (%) 100 % 90 % 80 % 70 % 60 % 50 % 40 % 30 % 20 % 15 % 10 % 15 % 5% 0% MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL LIFE MINDER INDICATOR INDICATOR Maintenance To see page 64 ). 1: DX and Canadian DX-G 2: LX, EX, and Si CONTINUED 209
... the remaining engine oil life and displays it as a percentage. Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life and maintenance service items in your dealer perform engine oil replacement and indicated maintenance service. Based on the information display according to this table: Calculated... 15 % 11 % 1 10 % 6 % 1 15 % 6 % 2 5% 1% 0% Displayed Engine Oil Life (%) 100 % 90 % 80 % 70 % 60 % 50 % 40 % 30 % 20 % 15 % 10 % 15 % 5% 0% MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL LIFE MINDER INDICATOR INDICATOR Maintenance To see page 64 ). 1: DX and Canadian DX-G 2: LX, EX, and Si CONTINUED 209
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...ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR If the oil life is less than 5 percent, you turn the ignition switch to the engine oil life indicator. Maintenance Minder The maintenance item code or codes indicate the main and sub items required at the time of the oil change (see a ''SERVICE'' message on ..., and the maintenance item code(s) for other scheduled maintenance items needing service will be displayed next to the ON (II) position. 210 The maintenance minder indicator will also come on the information display, along with the same...
...ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR If the oil life is less than 5 percent, you turn the ignition switch to the engine oil life indicator. Maintenance Minder The maintenance item code or codes indicate the main and sub items required at the time of the oil change (see a ''SERVICE'' message on ..., and the maintenance item code(s) for other scheduled maintenance items needing service will be displayed next to the ON (II) position. 210 The maintenance minder indicator will also come on the information display, along with the same...
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.... This display comes on and stays on even if you change the display to the ON (II) position. Immediately have the indicated maintenance done by your dealer. 211 When you see this display, the remaining oil life indicator will be blinking. This negative mileage means that... you will see the above display. NEGATIVE MILEAGE Maintenance When the remaining engine oil life is displayed, the maintenance minder indicator remains on every time you turn the ignition switch to the odometer and trip meter by ...
.... This display comes on and stays on even if you change the display to the ON (II) position. Immediately have the indicated maintenance done by your dealer. 211 When you see this display, the remaining oil life indicator will be blinking. This negative mileage means that... you will see the above display. NEGATIVE MILEAGE Maintenance When the remaining engine oil life is displayed, the maintenance minder indicator remains on every time you turn the ignition switch to the odometer and trip meter by ...
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...engine oil life indicator is done by someone other than your dealer, reset the maintenance minder as follows: 1. You will see page 215 . 3. ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM All maintenance items displayed in the information display are in code. For an explanation of ...(II) position. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Maintenance Minder Maintenance Main Items and Sub Items MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM Resetting the Engine Oil Life Indicator Your dealer will blink. 212 If maintenance service is displayed. Press the SEL/RESET button for about 10 seconds.
...engine oil life indicator is done by someone other than your dealer, reset the maintenance minder as follows: 1. You will see page 215 . 3. ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM All maintenance items displayed in the information display are in code. For an explanation of ...(II) position. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Maintenance Minder Maintenance Main Items and Sub Items MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM Resetting the Engine Oil Life Indicator Your dealer will blink. 212 If maintenance service is displayed. Press the SEL/RESET button for about 10 seconds.