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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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... instrument panel helps to your new vehicle. Your dealer is preceded by a symbol. i
2008 Civic Sedan As you avoid damage to your investment. Your selection of your vehicle, other property,...staff is specially trained in your vehicle so you understand the coverages and are aware of a 2008 Honda Civic was a wise investment.
One of the best ways to answer any time. When your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 77
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...on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers).
You have good visibility before starting to drive. Main Menu
Table Of Contents
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger... lights if you need to show the defogger is disabled.
EX-L, Canadian LX, EX, and Si
On All EX-L, Canadian LX, EX, and Si models
Push the button to turn indicators in the...see page 103 .
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Owner's Manual - Page 79
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Use only Honda-approved key blanks.
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2008 Civic Sedan LX and Canadian DX-G models KEY NUMBER TAG MASTER KEY WITH REMOTE TRANSMITTER VALET KEY (Gray) DX model KEY ... when you ever have received a key number tag with your vehicle. Main Menu
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Keys and Locks
EX, EX-L, Si, and Canadian LX models KEY NUMBER TAG MASTER KEY WITH REMOTE TRANSMITTER VALET KEY (Gray) U.S.
Owner's Manual - Page 101
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...these precautions whenever you use the seat heaters:
HEATERS
Driver's Seat
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
On EX-L model
Both front seats are equipped with temperature changes.
If the engine is only heated ...bottom because of current from the battery. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.
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2008 Civic Sedan It does not cycle with seat heaters. The passenger seat is left idling ...
Owner's Manual - Page 219
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...), then recheck the tongue load whenever the conditions change.
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2008 Civic Sedan Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The maximum allowable weight ...Table Of Contents
Towing a Trailer
To achieve a proper tongue load, start by loading 60% of the load toward the front of the ...load is: (DX, LX, Canadian DX-G) 3,671 lbs (1,665 kg) (EX, EX-L) 3,737 lbs (1,695 kg) (Si) 3,924 lbs (1,780 kg) Gross...
Owner's Manual - Page 236
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... for improved fuel economy and year-round protection in your vehicle, to improve cold weather starting and fuel economy. Si model: Synthetic Oil You may use a 10W-30 oil if...viscosity of your area never goes below 20°F ( 7°C). Ambient Temperature
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All models except Si: Honda Motor Oil is the preferred 5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. 5W-20 oil is...
Owner's Manual - Page 243
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Start the engine... into the dipstick hole to the level between the upper and lower marks.
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Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the transmission, and wipe it could ...spill any spills immediately; it with the engine at normal operating temperature. 1. Always use Honda ATF-Z1 (automatic transmission fluid). For accurate results, wait about 60 seconds (but no...
Owner's Manual - Page 244
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... feel inside the bolt hole with your dealer. If it is not, add Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it starts to the edge of the bolt hole. However, motor oil does not contain ...hole. Reinstall the filler bolt, and tighten it is indicated by the Honda new vehicle warranty. 6. CONTINUED
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2008 Civic Sedan The fluid level should be up to run out of transmission f luid other ...
Owner's Manual - Page 258
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...will be underinflated. Maintenance
(LX, EX, EX-L)
Tire Size P205/55R16 89H Cold Tire Pressure Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )
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2008 Civic Sedan While tubeless tires have some ...ability to 0.4 kgf/cm ) higher than the cold readings. You should look closely for punctures if a tire starts losing pressure. This...
Owner's Manual - Page 268
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...road, you may be able to correct it. Compact Spare Tire...266 Changing a Flat Tire ...267 If the Engine Won't Start ...271 Jump Starting ...273 If the Engine Overheats ...275 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...277 Charging System Indicator...277 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...278 Brake ...It gives you on getting your vehicle towed. Main Menu
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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Owner's Manual - Page 274
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... hear the normal noise of the Unexpected
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models Your vehicle's original tire has a tire pressure monitoring system sensor. Main Menu
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Changing a Flat Tire, If the Engine Won't Start
18.Store the jack and tools in Park or neutral. See Jump Starting on the headlights, and check their brightness...
Owner's Manual - Page 275
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... Towing on page 286 .
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2008 Civic Sedan the low fuel indicator may be working. If you find nothing wrong, you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position. If the fuses...Start
Turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, but the engine does not run. You can then try to Starting the Engine on page 198 . Are you try jump starting procedure? Refer to start...
Owner's Manual - Page 276
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... in the illustrations show you should take several precautions. Except Si
A battery can f reeze. Attempting to rupture. 2. Taking Care of the Unexpected
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2008 Civic Sedan To jump start your vehicle with a f rozen battery can cause it . If it thaws.
If a battery sits in neutral (manual) or Park (automatic), and set the parking...
Owner's Manual - Page 277
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...2008 Civic Sedan If the booster battery is in another vehicle, have good metal-to the positive ( ) terminal on the booster battery.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the grounding strap as shown. Start... check that the jumper cables have an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.
6. Main Menu
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Jump Starting
Si Except Si Si
BOOSTER BATTERY
3. Do ...
Owner's Manual - Page 278
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...coming from each other and any metal on the hazard warning indicators. 2.
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2008 Civic Sedan If the vehicle overheats, you may cause an electrical short. Do not open ...climbing to the engine. Steam and spray from the booster battery. Main Menu
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Jump Starting, If the Engine Overheats
7. Otherwise, you should determine the reason (hot day, driving up...
Owner's Manual - Page 310
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... panels are conditional.
Please read your warranty booklet for details. replacement parts against defects in materials and workmanship.
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2008 Civic Sedan Please read your warranty booklet for details. Please read the 2008 Honda warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle's emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are covered for rust...
Owner's Manual - Page 312
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... 31SNAQ20 HON-R Form Description 2006-2008 Honda Civic 2/4 Door Service Manual 2006-2008 Honda Civic 2/4 Door Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2006 Model Series Honda Civic 2/4 Door Body Repair Manual 2008 Honda Civic 4 Door Owner's Manual 2008 Honda Civic Navigation System Owner's Manual 2008 Honda Civic Honda Service History 2008 Honda Civic 4 Door Quick Start Guide Order Form for Previous...
Owner's Manual - Page 314
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...202 Shift Lever Positions ...203 Shift Lock Release ...205 Auxiliary Input Jack ...172
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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... ...180 Brightness Control, Instruments ...73 Brights, Headlights ...72
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Owner's Manual - Page 316
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...Indicator ...65, 277 Oil, What Kind to Use ...232 Overheating...275 Specifications ...292 Starting...198 Ethanol in Gasoline ...181 Evaporative Emissions Controls .. 300 Exhaust Fumes ...51 Expectant...Airbags ...9, 24
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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...
Owner's Manual - Page 317
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...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
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Gas ..., Vehicle...290 Ignition Keys...76 Switch ...78
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Jacking up the Vehicle ...268 Jack, Tire ...267 Jump Starting ...273
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