Owner's Manual
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... ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) Contents 00X31-SNA-6210 1 and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...305 Authorized Manuals (U. only) (how to the Civic GX. S. S. Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ...55 Features (heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control) ...107 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break...
... ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) Contents 00X31-SNA-6210 1 and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...305 Authorized Manuals (U. only) (how to the Civic GX. S. S. Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ...55 Features (heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control) ...107 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the warranties covering your warranty manual for any reason. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of the information you need when you 're planning to the fuel pump. 2 2008 Civic Sedan plus what you need to take your new vehicle, and how to handle them . Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to know if you pull up to tow a trailer. Driving...
... your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the warranties covering your warranty manual for any reason. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of the information you need when you 're planning to the fuel pump. 2 2008 Civic Sedan plus what you need to take your new vehicle, and how to handle them . Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need to know if you pull up to tow a trailer. Driving...
Owner's Manual
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... MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 100) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 57) GAUGES (P. 66) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 112) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 24) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 102) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 30) Your Vehicle at a Glance HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 108) DOOR LOCK TAB (P. 79) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 106) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 80) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 99) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P. 181) TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P. 86) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 172) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 98) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 202) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 199) Vehicle with navigation system...
... MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 100) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 57) GAUGES (P. 66) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 112) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 24) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 102) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 30) Your Vehicle at a Glance HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 108) DOOR LOCK TAB (P. 79) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 106) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 80) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 99) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P. 181) TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P. 86) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 172) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 98) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 202) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 199) Vehicle with navigation system...
Owner's Manual
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STEERING WHEEL HORN ADJUSTMENT (P. 75) 1 HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P. 72) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 71) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 30) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 74) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 74) HEATED MIRRORS 2 (P. 103) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 176) 2 1 : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 2 : If equipped 3 : Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown. Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS (P. 73) DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON (P. 66) SEL/RESET ...
STEERING WHEEL HORN ADJUSTMENT (P. 75) 1 HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P. 72) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 71) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 30) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 74) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 74) HEATED MIRRORS 2 (P. 103) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 176) 2 1 : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 2 : If equipped 3 : Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown. Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS (P. 73) DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON (P. 66) SEL/RESET ...
Owner's Manual
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... Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features (9) (8) (7) (3) (9) (1) (4) Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten the front seat belts in a crash. Some features do not require any action on your passengers during a crash. Driver and Passenger Safety (6) (8) (5) (12) (10) (11) (2) (2) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (11) Door Locks (12) Front Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners 7 2008 Civic Sedan
... Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features (9) (8) (7) (3) (9) (1) (4) Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten the front seat belts in a crash. Some features do not require any action on your passengers during a crash. Driver and Passenger Safety (6) (8) (5) (12) (10) (11) (2) (2) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (11) Door Locks (12) Front Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners 7 2008 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... front passenger's seat. If it . How Your Side Airbags Work Driver and Passenger Safety If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will work properly, do not do anything that would increase or decrease the weight on the front passenger's seat. CONTINUED 27 2008 Civic Sedan When the airbag is not, the mat may interfere with the floor mats, make sure the floor mat behind it is turned off, a ''passenger airbag off...
... front passenger's seat. If it . How Your Side Airbags Work Driver and Passenger Safety If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will work properly, do not do anything that would increase or decrease the weight on the front passenger's seat. CONTINUED 27 2008 Civic Sedan When the airbag is not, the mat may interfere with the floor mats, make sure the floor mat behind it is turned off, a ''passenger airbag off...
Owner's Manual
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...Turn Signals and Headlights ...72 Daytime Running Lights...73 Instrument Panel Brightness ...73 Hazard Warning Button ...74 Rear Window Defogger ...74 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...75 Keys and Locks ...76 Immobilizer System...77 Ignition Switch ...78 Door Locks ...79 Power Door Locks ...80 Childproof Door Locks ...80 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.. 81 Auto Door Locking ...81 Auto Door Unlocking ...83 Trunk...86 Emergency Trunk Opener ...87 Remote Transmitter ...88 Seats ...91 Seat Heaters ...98 Power Windows ...99 Moonroof ...100 Mirrors ...102 Parking Brake ...103 Interior Lights ...104 Interior...
...Turn Signals and Headlights ...72 Daytime Running Lights...73 Instrument Panel Brightness ...73 Hazard Warning Button ...74 Rear Window Defogger ...74 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...75 Keys and Locks ...76 Immobilizer System...77 Ignition Switch ...78 Door Locks ...79 Power Door Locks ...80 Childproof Door Locks ...80 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.. 81 Auto Door Locking ...81 Auto Door Unlocking ...83 Trunk...86 Emergency Trunk Opener ...87 Remote Transmitter ...88 Seats ...91 Seat Heaters ...98 Power Windows ...99 Moonroof ...100 Mirrors ...102 Parking Brake ...103 Interior Lights ...104 Interior...
Owner's Manual
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Refer to the navigation system manual. 70 2008 Civic Sedan HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P. 72) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 71) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 30) 2 2 HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 74) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 74) HEATED MIRRORS (P. 103) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS 2 (P. 176) 3 2 HORN 1 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P. 75) 1 : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 2 : If equipped 3 : Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 73) DISPLAY ...
Refer to the navigation system manual. 70 2008 Civic Sedan HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P. 72) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 71) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 30) 2 2 HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 74) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 74) HEATED MIRRORS (P. 103) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS 2 (P. 176) 3 2 HORN 1 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P. 75) 1 : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 2 : If equipped 3 : Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 73) DISPLAY ...
Owner's Manual
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... switch lightly to the ON (II) position before operating the moonroof switch on the ceiling console. To tilt the moonroof, push the center of the moonroof switch straight up. The moonroof opens all the way. To stop when you release the switch. 100 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Power Windows, Moonroof If your dealer. Start the engine. Moonroof If equipped MOONROOF SWITCH Turn the ignition switch...
... switch lightly to the ON (II) position before operating the moonroof switch on the ceiling console. To tilt the moonroof, push the center of the moonroof switch straight up. The moonroof opens all the way. To stop when you release the switch. 100 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Power Windows, Moonroof If your dealer. Start the engine. Moonroof If equipped MOONROOF SWITCH Turn the ignition switch...
Owner's Manual
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Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are more efficient when warmed 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 the engine, increasing fuel consumption. Avoid excessive idling Idling results in your vehicle It puts a heavier load on page 228 ). Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle according...
Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are more efficient when warmed 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 the engine, increasing fuel consumption. Avoid excessive idling Idling results in your vehicle It puts a heavier load on page 228 ). Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle according...
Owner's Manual
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... not obscure any accessory: Improper accessories or modifications can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in this owner's manual regarding accessories and modifications. Follow all instructions in which you can make any modifications or add any electronic accessory, have the installer contact your dealer for your vehicle, and are covered by warranty. Before Driving 189 2008 Civic Sedan Accessories Your dealer has Honda accessories that allow...
... not obscure any accessory: Improper accessories or modifications can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in this owner's manual regarding accessories and modifications. Follow all instructions in which you can make any modifications or add any electronic accessory, have the installer contact your dealer for your vehicle, and are covered by warranty. Before Driving 189 2008 Civic Sedan Accessories Your dealer has Honda accessories that allow...
Owner's Manual
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... speed for the gear you are still unable to shift to reverse, apply the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. 3. Before downshifting, make sure the engine will run normally when you cannot shift to reverse while the vehicle is stopped, do the following. 2. If you reduce the rpm below the red zone. On Si model Reverse Lockout 6-speed manual transmission The manual transmission...
... speed for the gear you are still unable to shift to reverse, apply the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. 3. Before downshifting, make sure the engine will run normally when you cannot shift to reverse while the vehicle is stopped, do the following. 2. If you reduce the rpm below the red zone. On Si model Reverse Lockout 6-speed manual transmission The manual transmission...
Owner's Manual
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... for the requirements in your area, and use only equipment designed for your towing situation. 218 2008 Civic Sedan Check with federal, state, and local regulations. Since lighting and wiring vary by trailer type and brand, you , or if the trailer creates a blind spot. Ask your trailer sales or rental agency if any other items are recommended or required for your vehicle warranty.
... for the requirements in your area, and use only equipment designed for your towing situation. 218 2008 Civic Sedan Check with federal, state, and local regulations. Since lighting and wiring vary by trailer type and brand, you , or if the trailer creates a blind spot. Ask your trailer sales or rental agency if any other items are recommended or required for your vehicle warranty.
Owner's Manual
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... page 244 . 228 2008 Civic Sedan These are ''certified'' to have maintenance done. Lights Check the operation of their performance and durability. Vehicles: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be confident of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. However, all receipts as the original components, so you have the service facility or person...
... page 244 . 228 2008 Civic Sedan These are ''certified'' to have maintenance done. Lights Check the operation of their performance and durability. Vehicles: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be confident of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. However, all receipts as the original components, so you have the service facility or person...
Owner's Manual
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Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, 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 Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). NOTE: Independent of soot in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Inspect drive belt Replace transmission fluid Replace spark plugs Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant Maintenance Minder 3 4 5 1 : If...
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, 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 Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). NOTE: Independent of soot in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Inspect drive belt Replace transmission fluid Replace spark plugs Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant Maintenance Minder 3 4 5 1 : If...
Owner's Manual
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... ...203 Shift Lock Release ...205 Auxiliary Input Jack ...172 B Battery Charging System Indicator...65, 277 Jump Starting ...273 Maintenance ...262 Specifications ...294 Before Driving ...179 Belts, Seat ...8, 18 Beverage Holders ...106 Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS) ...208 Break-in, New Linings ...180 Bulb Replacement ...247 Fluid ...242 Pad Wear Indicators ...207 Parking ...103 System Indicator ...59, 279 Braking System...207 Break-in, New Vehicle ...180 Brightness Control, Instruments ...73 Brights, Headlights ...72 CONTINUED INDEX I 2008 Civic Sedan
... ...203 Shift Lock Release ...205 Auxiliary Input Jack ...172 B Battery Charging System Indicator...65, 277 Jump Starting ...273 Maintenance ...262 Specifications ...294 Before Driving ...179 Belts, Seat ...8, 18 Beverage Holders ...106 Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS) ...208 Break-in, New Linings ...180 Bulb Replacement ...247 Fluid ...242 Pad Wear Indicators ...207 Parking ...103 System Indicator ...59, 279 Braking System...207 Break-in, New Vehicle ...180 Brightness Control, Instruments ...73 Brights, Headlights ...72 CONTINUED INDEX I 2008 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... Controls, Instruments and ...55 Coolant Adding ...236 Checking ...185 Proper Solution ...236 Temperature Gauge ...67 Crankcase Emissions Control System...300 Cruise Control Operation ...176 Customer Service Information...306 D DANGER, Explanation of ...iii Dashboard ...3, 56 Daytime Running Lights...73 Defects, Reporting Safety ...308 Defog and Defrost ...111 Defogger, Rear Window ...74 Defrosting the Windows ...111 Dimensions ...292 Dimming the Headlights ...72 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...240 Engine Oil ...183 Directional Signals ...72 Disc Brake Pad...
... Controls, Instruments and ...55 Coolant Adding ...236 Checking ...185 Proper Solution ...236 Temperature Gauge ...67 Crankcase Emissions Control System...300 Cruise Control Operation ...176 Customer Service Information...306 D DANGER, Explanation of ...iii Dashboard ...3, 56 Daytime Running Lights...73 Defects, Reporting Safety ...308 Defog and Defrost ...111 Defogger, Rear Window ...74 Defrosting the Windows ...111 Dimensions ...292 Dimming the Headlights ...72 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...240 Engine Oil ...183 Directional Signals ...72 Disc Brake Pad...
Owner's Manual
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... Shifting the ...199 Flashers, Hazard Warning...74 Flat Tire, Changing a ...267 Fluids Automatic Transmission...240 Brake ...242 Clutch ...243 Locations ...230 Manual Transmission ...241 Power Steering...243 Windshield Washer ...239 FM Stereo Radio Reception ...166 Folding Rear Seat ...95 Four-way Flashers ...74 Front Airbags ...9, 24 CONTINUED E Economy, Fuel ...186 Emergencies on the Road...265 Battery, Jump Starting ...273 Brake System Indicator ...279 Changing a Flat Tire ...267 Charging System Indicator ...277 Checking the Fuses...280 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...
... Shifting the ...199 Flashers, Hazard Warning...74 Flat Tire, Changing a ...267 Fluids Automatic Transmission...240 Brake ...242 Clutch ...243 Locations ...230 Manual Transmission ...241 Power Steering...243 Windshield Washer ...239 FM Stereo Radio Reception ...166 Folding Rear Seat ...95 Four-way Flashers ...74 Front Airbags ...9, 24 CONTINUED E Economy, Fuel ...186 Emergencies on the Road...265 Battery, Jump Starting ...273 Brake System Indicator ...279 Changing a Flat Tire ...267 Charging System Indicator ...277 Checking the Fuses...280 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... Fuses, Checking the ...280 H Halogen Headlight Bulbs...244 Hazard Warning Flashers...74 Headlights Aiming ...244 Daytime Running Lights...73 High Beam Indicator ...61 Reminder Beeper ...72 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ...244 Turning on ...72 Head Restraints ...92 Heated Mirrors ...103 Heating and Cooling ...108 High Altitude, Starting at ...198 High-Low Beam Switch ...72 High-mount Brake Light...249 Hood, Opening the ...182 Horn...4, 70 G Gas Mileage, Improving...186 Gasoline ...180 Fuel Reserve Indicator ...64 Gauge...
... Fuses, Checking the ...280 H Halogen Headlight Bulbs...244 Hazard Warning Flashers...74 Headlights Aiming ...244 Daytime Running Lights...73 High Beam Indicator ...61 Reminder Beeper ...72 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ...244 Turning on ...72 Head Restraints ...92 Heated Mirrors ...103 Heating and Cooling ...108 High Altitude, Starting at ...198 High-Low Beam Switch ...72 High-mount Brake Light...249 Hood, Opening the ...182 Horn...4, 70 G Gas Mileage, Improving...186 Gasoline ...180 Fuel Reserve Indicator ...64 Gauge...
Owner's Manual
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......29, 60 START (Ignition Key Position) ...78 Starting the Engine...198 In Cold Weather at High Altitude ...198 With a Dead Battery ...273 Steam Coming from Engine ...275 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...75 Anti-theft Column Lock ...78 Stereo Sound System ...112 Storing Your Vehicle ...264 Supplemental Restraint System...9, 21 Servicing ...31 SRS Indicator...29, 60 System Components...21 SVC ...118, 142 Synthetic Oil ...233 T Taillights, Changing Bulbs ...247...
......29, 60 START (Ignition Key Position) ...78 Starting the Engine...198 In Cold Weather at High Altitude ...198 With a Dead Battery ...273 Steam Coming from Engine ...275 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...75 Anti-theft Column Lock ...78 Stereo Sound System ...112 Storing Your Vehicle ...264 Supplemental Restraint System...9, 21 Servicing ...31 SRS Indicator...29, 60 System Components...21 SVC ...118, 142 Synthetic Oil ...233 T Taillights, Changing Bulbs ...247...