Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual
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This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the manual, automatic and i-SHIFT transmissions. It also includes important inf ormation on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, and f acts you need if you are planning to tow a trailer......................... Driving Guidelines . 388 ........................ Preparing to Drive . 389 Starting the Engine (Petrol models with manual transmission and automatic...
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Curbs and steep inclines could damage the f ront and rear bumpers. Low curbs that do not affect the average vehicle may be high enough to hit the bumper on your vehicle. The f ront or rear bumper may scrape when trying to drive onto an incline, such as a steep driveway or trailer ramps. Your vehicle is designed to give you optimum handling and perf ormance on well-maintained roads. As part of this design, your vehicle has a minimum of ground clearance. Use caution if you ever drive your...
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Youshoulddothefollowingchecks and adjustments bef ore you drive your vehicle. Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are clean and unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow, or ice. Check that the bonnet is f ully closed. Check that the tailgate is f ully closed.Check the steering wheel adjustment (see page ). Make sure the doors are securely closed. Fasten your seat belt. Check that your passengers have f astened their seat belts (see page ). When you start the engine, check the gauges and...
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Push the clutch pedal down all the way and shif t the transmission to neutral. In cold weather, turn of f all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery. Apply the parking brake. Make sure the shif t lever is in Park. Press on the brake pedal. Turn the ignition key to the ON (II) position.If theenginedoesnotstartwithin 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 5 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down. If the engine starts, release pressure on the accelerator pedal...
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Ð The engine is harder to start in cold weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at altitudes above 2,400 meters (8,000 f eet) adds to this problem.If the outside temperature is below f reezing, or if your vehicle has not been driven f or several days, warm up the engine f or a f ew minutes bef ore driving (prohibited in Germany! 30 StVO). Starting the Engine (Petrol models) Driving391 09/01/28 18:24:51 32SMG631_396
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Ð The immobilizer system protects your vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine’s f uel system is disabled. See on page . The engine is harder to start in cold weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at altitudes above 2,400 meters (8,000 f eet) adds to this problem. If the outside temperature is below f reezing, or if your vehicle has not been driven f or several days, warm up the engine f or a f ew minutes bef ore driving (prohibited in Germany! 30 StVO)....
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Apply the parking brake. Turn of f all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery. Push the clutch pedal down all the way and shif t the transmission to neutral. Turn the ignition key to the ON (II) position. Wait until the glow plugs indicator turns of f . Without touching the accelerator pedal, push the ENGINE START button. Do not hold the ENGINE START button for more than 15 seconds at a time (20 seconds in cold weather). If the engine does not start right away, pause f or at least 20...
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The engine must not be run above f ast idle speed until the oil pressure warning indicator goes of f . This will ensure that the engine and turbocharger bearings are properly lubricated bef ore being run at normal driving speeds.To avoid the possibility of damaging the turbocharger bearings through inadequate lubrication, ALWAYS allow the engine to idle f or 10 seconds bef ore turning of f the engine. Ignition Switching Of f Starting the Engine (Diesel models) Driving394 09/01/28 18:25:15 32SMG631_399
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The manual transmission is synchronized in all f orward gears f or smooth operation. It has a lockout so you cannot accidentally shif t f rom any forward gear to reverse while the vehicle is moving at a certain speed (see page ).Come to a full stop before you shift into reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into reverse with the vehicle moving. Push down the clutch pedal, and pause f or a f ew seconds bef ore shif ting into reverse, or shif t into one of the f orward gears f or a...