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...67 Temperature Gauge ...67 Outside Temperature Indicator ...68 Check Fuel Cap Message ...68 Maintenance Minder ...69 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...70 Windshield Wipers and Washers .. 71 Turn Signals and Headlights ...72 Daytime Running Lights...73 Instrument Panel Brightness ...73 Hazard... ...100 Mirrors ...102 Parking Brake ...103 Interior Lights ...104 Interior Convenience Items ...105 Beverage Holders ...106 Accessory Power Socket ...106 Glove Box ...106 Console Compartment ...106 Instruments and Controls 55 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives...
...67 Temperature Gauge ...67 Outside Temperature Indicator ...68 Check Fuel Cap Message ...68 Maintenance Minder ...69 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...70 Windshield Wipers and Washers .. 71 Turn Signals and Headlights ...72 Daytime Running Lights...73 Instrument Panel Brightness ...73 Hazard... ...100 Mirrors ...102 Parking Brake ...103 Interior Lights ...104 Interior Convenience Items ...105 Beverage Holders ...106 Accessory Power Socket ...106 Glove Box ...106 Console Compartment ...106 Instruments and Controls 55 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives...
Owner's Manual
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... INDICATOR (P. 59) Instruments and Controls CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P. 64) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P. 64) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 60) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 65, 277) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65, 277) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 65, 278) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P. 65, 223) The U.S. Canadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page 62) next to the immobilizer system indicator. 57 2008 Civic...
... INDICATOR (P. 59) Instruments and Controls CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P. 64) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P. 64) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 60) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 65, 277) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65, 277) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 65, 278) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P. 65, 223) The U.S. Canadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page 62) next to the immobilizer system indicator. 57 2008 Civic...
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... 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Si SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65) REV LIMIT INDICATOR (P. 64) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG (P. 62) OFF INDICATOR (P. 60) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P. 61) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 62) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P. 64) ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) INDICATOR (P. 62) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 65, 277) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 64) LIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM INDICATOR INDICATOR...
... 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Si SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65) REV LIMIT INDICATOR (P. 64) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG (P. 62) OFF INDICATOR (P. 60) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P. 61) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 62) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P. 64) ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) INDICATOR (P. 62) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 65, 277) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 64) LIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM INDICATOR INDICATOR...
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... 72 . Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you open the driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it means there is a problem in either the or position. Instruments and Controls 61 2008 Civic Sedan Have ...your vehicle checked by your dealer. Trunk-open Indicator This indicator comes on if the trunk lid is not closed tightly. For more information, see page 73 ). Door-open Indicator This indicator comes on if any door is not...
... 72 . Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you open the driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it means there is a problem in either the or position. Instruments and Controls 61 2008 Civic Sedan Have ...your vehicle checked by your dealer. Trunk-open Indicator This indicator comes on if the trunk lid is not closed tightly. For more information, see page 73 ). Door-open Indicator This indicator comes on if any door is not...
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..., and hold the lever back. 72 2008 Civic Sedan OFF 3. The high beam indicator will return to center when you release it . Parking and interior lights 4. Pull the lever back to return to the low beams. To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it or complete a turn...door. The high beams will hear a reminder chime when you hear a click. Turn Signal 2. High Beams 6. When the light switch is in the or position, the lights on indicator comes on as long as a reminder. If you hold it. Headlights On Turning the switch to the position turns on with...
..., and hold the lever back. 72 2008 Civic Sedan OFF 3. The high beam indicator will return to center when you release it . Parking and interior lights 4. Pull the lever back to return to the low beams. To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it or complete a turn...door. The high beams will hear a reminder chime when you hear a click. Turn Signal 2. High Beams 6. When the light switch is in the or position, the lights on indicator comes on as long as a reminder. If you hold it. Headlights On Turning the switch to the position turns on with...
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... display returns to the ON (II) position, the illumination turns off in about 10 seconds. 73 2008 Civic Sedan If you insert the key but do not turn the ignition switch to the odometer 5 seconds .... You will hear a tone Instrument Panel Brightness INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL BUTTONS when you turn the light switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. Instruments and Controls To reduce glare...even if you push either button, the information display indicates the current level. The headlights revert to normal operation when you reach the maximum or minimum brightness...
... display returns to the ON (II) position, the illumination turns off in about 10 seconds. 73 2008 Civic Sedan If you insert the key but do not turn the ignition switch to the odometer 5 seconds .... You will hear a tone Instrument Panel Brightness INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL BUTTONS when you turn the light switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. Instruments and Controls To reduce glare...even if you push either button, the information display indicates the current level. The headlights revert to normal operation when you reach the maximum or minimum brightness...
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...window defogger will shut itself off after about 15 minutes. For more information, see page 103 . 74 2008 Civic Sedan Push the defogger button to turn the defogger on and off , the defogger will clear fog, frost...show the defogger is disabled. This causes all four outside turn signals and both turn it off . The indicator in the button comes on to drive. The defogger and antenna wires on . EX-L, Canadian LX, EX...also turns the mirror heaters on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). Use the hazard warning lights if you turn on or off the ignition switch.
...window defogger will shut itself off after about 15 minutes. For more information, see page 103 . 74 2008 Civic Sedan Push the defogger button to turn the defogger on and off , the defogger will clear fog, frost...show the defogger is disabled. This causes all four outside turn signals and both turn it off . The indicator in the button comes on to drive. The defogger and antenna wires on . EX-L, Canadian LX, EX...also turns the mirror heaters on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). Use the hazard warning lights if you turn on or off the ignition switch.
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...sound if the trunk lock is forced, or the trunk is setting itself. Since it . 175 2008 Civic Sedan NOTE: To see if the doors and trunk are fully closed . For the system to activate... will beep once. The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you can still open indicators on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to break into your vehicle and valuables from the...will not set , opening any door is not part of headlights (low beam), parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flash if someone attempts to show you the system is opened with the key...
...sound if the trunk lock is forced, or the trunk is setting itself. Since it . 175 2008 Civic Sedan NOTE: To see if the doors and trunk are fully closed . For the system to activate... will beep once. The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you can still open indicators on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to break into your vehicle and valuables from the...will not set , opening any door is not part of headlights (low beam), parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flash if someone attempts to show you the system is opened with the key...
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... press the SET/ DECEL button. To slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the accelerator pedal until you do this , your vehicle will return to the desired speed,...cruising speed in any of these ways: Press and hold the SET/DECEL button. Features 177 2008 Civic Sedan Push on the instrument panel goes out. Even with your vehicle will slow down in...RES/ ACCEL button. The vehicle will speed up for passing. Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with the cruise control turned on the brake or clutch pedal causes the cruise control to speed...
... press the SET/ DECEL button. To slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the accelerator pedal until you do this , your vehicle will return to the desired speed,...cruising speed in any of these ways: Press and hold the SET/DECEL button. Features 177 2008 Civic Sedan Push on the instrument panel goes out. Even with your vehicle will slow down in...RES/ ACCEL button. The vehicle will speed up for passing. Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with the cruise control turned on the brake or clutch pedal causes the cruise control to speed...
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... have fastened their seat belts (see page 14 ). 10.When you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel (see page 57 ). 197 2008 Civic Sedan Visually check the tires. Main Menu Table Of Contents Preparing to check its pressure (see page 254 ). ...4. Make sure the doors are clean and unobstructed. Fasten your vehicle. 1. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside lights are securely closed . 3. ...
... have fastened their seat belts (see page 14 ). 10.When you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel (see page 57 ). 197 2008 Civic Sedan Visually check the tires. Main Menu Table Of Contents Preparing to check its pressure (see page 254 ). ...4. Make sure the doors are clean and unobstructed. Fasten your vehicle. 1. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside lights are securely closed . 3. ...
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... If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, set the parking brake before driving away. Check the indicator on fire. Never park over dry leaves, tall grass, or other flammable materials. Main Menu ... cause heat damage to verify that the security system is parked on a very hot day. 206 2008 Civic Sedan If you have a manual transmission, put it is set. If you do, you . Make... released before you park your vehicle may roll if it in reverse gear. Turn off the lights. On vehicles with you could cause these materials to catch on the instrument panel to the ...
... If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, set the parking brake before driving away. Check the indicator on fire. Never park over dry leaves, tall grass, or other flammable materials. Main Menu ... cause heat damage to verify that the security system is parked on a very hot day. 206 2008 Civic Sedan If you have a manual transmission, put it is set. If you do, you . Make... released before you park your vehicle may roll if it in reverse gear. Turn off the lights. On vehicles with you could cause these materials to catch on the instrument panel to the ...
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... hear a distinctive, metallic screeching sound when you apply the brake pedal. It is normal for the brakes to a lower gear. Driving 207 2008 Civic Sedan In addition, fuel economy can be disc or drum, depending on the model. Apply the brakes moderately to assist the brakes by taking ...you do . It also keeps your driving. Be extra cautious in your brake lights on the pedal keeps the brakes applied lightly, builds up heat and reduces their effectiveness and reduces brake pad life. Brake Pad Wear Indicators If the brake pads need replacing, you . The anti-lock brake system ...
... hear a distinctive, metallic screeching sound when you apply the brake pedal. It is normal for the brakes to a lower gear. Driving 207 2008 Civic Sedan In addition, fuel economy can be disc or drum, depending on the model. Apply the brakes moderately to assist the brakes by taking ...you do . It also keeps your driving. Be extra cautious in your brake lights on the pedal keeps the brakes applied lightly, builds up heat and reduces their effectiveness and reduces brake pad life. Brake Pad Wear Indicators If the brake pads need replacing, you . The anti-lock brake system ...
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..., failure to perform maintenance on the items marked with the intervals indicated by the information display. Owner's Maintenance Checks You should be done by any check, turn to keep your Honda Service History or Canadian Maintenance Log. Engine coolant level Check the ...page 244 . 228 2008 Civic Sedan We recommend using Honda parts and fluids whenever you can be done by any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that are unsure of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. Examine the tread...
..., failure to perform maintenance on the items marked with the intervals indicated by the information display. Owner's Maintenance Checks You should be done by any check, turn to keep your Honda Service History or Canadian Maintenance Log. Engine coolant level Check the ...page 244 . 228 2008 Civic Sedan We recommend using Honda parts and fluids whenever you can be done by any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that are unsure of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. Examine the tread...
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... ). If it does not go out within 10 seconds, turn off the engine. Start the engine, and watch the oil pressure indicator. Turn of the Unexpected 277 2008 Civic Sedan An engine very low on page 286 ). There is not being charged. Turn on when the engine is running ; Running ... Safely pull off the road, and shut off all electrical accessories. Try not to be repaired before you should never come on the hazard warning lights. 2. Serious engine damage is possible, and you can cause serious mechanical damage almost immediately. Taking Care of f the engine as soon as you...
... ). If it does not go out within 10 seconds, turn off the engine. Start the engine, and watch the oil pressure indicator. Turn of the Unexpected 277 2008 Civic Sedan An engine very low on page 286 ). There is not being charged. Turn on when the engine is running ; Running ... Safely pull off the road, and shut off all electrical accessories. Try not to be repaired before you should never come on the hazard warning lights. 2. Serious engine damage is possible, and you can cause serious mechanical damage almost immediately. Taking Care of f the engine as soon as you...
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... give you stop , it is low, take immediate action. Because of the Unexpected 279 2008 Civic Sedan If the brake system indicator comes on the brake pedal to drive the vehicle. Press lightly on while driving, the brake fluid level is hazardous to see page 242 ). Main Menu... Table Of Contents Brake System Indicator U.S. A problem in this condition, drive slowly and carefully. Taking Care of the long distance needed...
... give you stop , it is low, take immediate action. Because of the Unexpected 279 2008 Civic Sedan If the brake system indicator comes on the brake pedal to drive the vehicle. Press lightly on while driving, the brake fluid level is hazardous to see page 242 ). Main Menu... Table Of Contents Brake System Indicator U.S. A problem in this condition, drive slowly and carefully. Taking Care of the long distance needed...
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...Lights ...247 Brake Lights...247 Front Side Marker Lights...246 Front Turn Signal Lights ...246 Headlights ...244, 245 High-mount Brake Light ...249 Parking Lights ...246 Rear Side Marker Lights ...247 Rear Turn Signal Lights ...247 Specifications ...293 Bulbs, Halogen ...244 Changing Oil How to ...234 When to...223 Charging System Indicator... DANGER, Explanation of ...iii Dashboard ...3, 56 Daytime Running Lights...73 Defects, Reporting Safety ...308 Defog and Defrost ...111... Oil ...183 Directional Signals ...72 Disc Brake Pad Wear Indicators ...207 Disc Player ...124, 144 Display Change Button ...
...Lights ...247 Brake Lights...247 Front Side Marker Lights...246 Front Turn Signal Lights ...246 Headlights ...244, 245 High-mount Brake Light ...249 Parking Lights ...246 Rear Side Marker Lights ...247 Rear Turn Signal Lights ...247 Specifications ...293 Bulbs, Halogen ...244 Changing Oil How to ...234 When to...223 Charging System Indicator... DANGER, Explanation of ...iii Dashboard ...3, 56 Daytime Running Lights...73 Defects, Reporting Safety ...308 Defog and Defrost ...111... Oil ...183 Directional Signals ...72 Disc Brake Pad Wear Indicators ...207 Disc Player ...124, 144 Display Change Button ...
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...Warning Flashers...74 Headlights Aiming ...244 Daytime Running Lights...73 High Beam Indicator ...61 Reminder Beeper ...72 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ...Brake Light...249 Hood, Opening the ...182 Horn...4, 70 G Gas Mileage, Improving...186 Gasoline ...180 Fuel Reserve Indicator ......106 Timing Control System ...301 Important Safety Precautions ...6 Indicators, Instrument Panel ...59 Infant Restraint ...38 Infant Seats ...256 Instrument Panel ...57 Instrument Panel Lights ...59 Instrument Panel Brightness ...73 Instruments and Controls ...55 Interior Lights ...104 Introduction ...i I Identification ...
...Warning Flashers...74 Headlights Aiming ...244 Daytime Running Lights...73 High Beam Indicator ...61 Reminder Beeper ...72 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ...Brake Light...249 Hood, Opening the ...182 Horn...4, 70 G Gas Mileage, Improving...186 Gasoline ...180 Fuel Reserve Indicator ......106 Timing Control System ...301 Important Safety Precautions ...6 Indicators, Instrument Panel ...59 Infant Restraint ...38 Infant Seats ...256 Instrument Panel ...57 Instrument Panel Lights ...59 Instrument Panel Brightness ...73 Instruments and Controls ...55 Interior Lights ...104 Introduction ...i I Identification ...
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...Brightness Control ...73 Park Gear Position...203 Parking ...206 Parking Brake ...103 Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ...59, 279 Parking Lights...72 Parking Over Things that Burn ...302 Playing a Disc ...124, 144 Playing a PC Card ...... Overheating ...275 Radio/CD Sound System ...114 Radio/CD/PC Card Sound System...132 Readiness Codes ...278 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement ...247-249 Rear Seat, Folding ...95 Rear View Mirror...102 Rear Window Defogger ...74 Reclining ... ...19 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...14, 19 Maintenance...20, 250 Reminder Light and Beeper ...18, 59 VI 2008 Civic Sedan
...Brightness Control ...73 Park Gear Position...203 Parking ...206 Parking Brake ...103 Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ...59, 279 Parking Lights...72 Parking Over Things that Burn ...302 Playing a Disc ...124, 144 Playing a PC Card ...... Overheating ...275 Radio/CD Sound System ...114 Radio/CD/PC Card Sound System...132 Readiness Codes ...278 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement ...247-249 Rear Seat, Folding ...95 Rear View Mirror...102 Rear Window Defogger ...74 Reclining ... ...19 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...14, 19 Maintenance...20, 250 Reminder Light and Beeper ...18, 59 VI 2008 Civic Sedan
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...Shift Lever Position Indicators ...202 Shift Lock Release ...205 Side Airbags ...9, 27 Off Indicator ...30, 60 Side Curtain Airbags ...9, 29 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement...the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works ...30 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ...30 How the SRS Indicator Works ...29 How...Your Side Curtain Airbags Work...29 SRS Components ...21 SRS Indicator...29, 60 START (Ignition Key Position) ...78 Starting the... Storing Your Vehicle ...264 Supplemental Restraint System...9, 21 Servicing ...31 SRS Indicator...29, 60 System Components...21 SVC ...118, 142 Synthetic Oil ...233...
...Shift Lever Position Indicators ...202 Shift Lock Release ...205 Side Airbags ...9, 27 Off Indicator ...30, 60 Side Curtain Airbags ...9, 29 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement...the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works ...30 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ...30 How the SRS Indicator Works ...29 How...Your Side Curtain Airbags Work...29 SRS Components ...21 SRS Indicator...29, 60 START (Ignition Key Position) ...78 Starting the... Storing Your Vehicle ...264 Supplemental Restraint System...9, 21 Servicing ...31 SRS Indicator...29, 60 System Components...21 SVC ...118, 142 Synthetic Oil ...233...
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...Setting the ...174 Tire Chains ...261 Tire, How to Change a Flat ...267 Tire Information ...295 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...212 Indicator ...63, 213 Required Federal Explanation ...298 Tires ...254 Air Pressure ...255 Checking Wear ...256 Compact Spare ...266 DOT Tire Quality Grading ......Identification Number...290 Shifting the Automatic ...202 Shifting the Manual ...199 Treadwear ...295 Trip Meter ...67 Trunk...86 Opening...86 Open Monitor Light ...61 Turn Signals ...72 U Unexpected, Taking Care of the ...265 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...295 Unleaded Gasoline...180 Used Oil, ...
...Setting the ...174 Tire Chains ...261 Tire, How to Change a Flat ...267 Tire Information ...295 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...212 Indicator ...63, 213 Required Federal Explanation ...298 Tires ...254 Air Pressure ...255 Checking Wear ...256 Compact Spare ...266 DOT Tire Quality Grading ......Identification Number...290 Shifting the Automatic ...202 Shifting the Manual ...199 Treadwear ...295 Trip Meter ...67 Trunk...86 Opening...86 Open Monitor Light ...61 Turn Signals ...72 U Unexpected, Taking Care of the ...265 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...295 Unleaded Gasoline...180 Used Oil, ...