Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual

You will see the symbol ‘‘ ,’’ or
the symbol with a ‘‘WATER IN
FUEL FILTER’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display when water
stays in the f uel system. Contact
your dealer as soon as possible (see
page ).
The f uel f ilter should be drained of
water according to the time and
distance recommendations in the
maintenance schedule. The f uel f ilter should be replaced
accordingtothetimeanddistance
recommendations in the mainte-
nance schedule.
It is recommended to replace the
f uel f ilter every 40,000...

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exterior lights at least once a month.
A burned out bulb can make the
condition of your vehicle unsaf e
reducing your vehicle’s visibility and
the ability to signal your intentions to
other drivers.
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2: Replacement of a light bulb should be done by your dealer.If equipped
Lights
Maint enance477
HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT
FRONT FOG LIGHTFRONT TURN SIGNALSIDE TURN SIGNAL
POSITION LIGHT LOW BEAM
HEADLIGHT
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If youfindanybulbsareburnedout,
replace them as soon as possible.
Refer to the chart on page to
determinewhattypeof replacement
bulb is needed.Headlights (low and high beam)
Position lights
Brake lights
Turn signals
Back-up lights
Hazard light f unction
Licence plate lights
High-mount brake light Side turn signals Tail-lights
Front f og lights (f or some types)
Rear f og light (f or some types)
Rear f og light is installed on the driver’s side only....

Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
luggage area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or another qualif ied
technician.
The vertical angle of the headlights
can be adjusted. For more
inf ormation, see page .Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it...

Open the bonnet. Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pulling the
connector straight back.
Unclip the end of the hold-down
wire f rom its slot. Pivot it out of
the way, and remove the bulb. Remove the cover on the back of
the headlight assembly by turning
it anticlockwise.
To change a bulb on the lef t side,
remove the nut on the battery stay,
then push the battery toward the
windscreen to obtain enough
working space.3.
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On 1.8engine model with automatic
transmission High Beam...

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Open the bonnet.
To change a bulb on the lef t side,
remove the cable from the clip and
undo the two f asteners f rom the
secondary air intake cover by
pulling the centre of each f astener.
Remove the cover, then remove
the upper part of the secondary air
duct. Insert the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the tabs are in their
slots. Pivot the hold-down wire
back in place, and clip the end into
the slot.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb. Make sure it is
connected securely....

Open the bonnet.
To change a bulb on the lef t side,
remove the nut on the battery stay,
then push the battery toward the
windscreen to obtain enough
working space. Insert the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the tabs are in their
slots. Pivot the hold-down wire
back in place, and clip the end into
the slot.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb. Make sure it is
connected securely.
Reinstall the cover over the back
of the headlight assembly and turn
it clockwise to lock in place. Make
sure...

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Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pulling the
connector straight back. Remove the cover on the back of
the headlight assembly by turning
it anticlockwise. Remove the coolant tubes from
the two clips and the over f low
tube from the expansion tank,
then remove the expansion tank
f rom its holder by pushing the tab
and pulling the tank straight up.
Make sure the engine and radiator
are cool. To change a bulb on the right side,
remove the upper part of the
washer f luid reservoir...

To change a bulb on the lef t side,
remove the nut on the battery stay,
then push the battery toward the
windscreen to obtain enough
working space. Open the bonnet.
Reinstall the expansion tank on its
holder, then put the coolant tubes
back in place. Reinstall the over
flow tube to the expansion tank
securely. Put the upper part of the
washer f luid reservoir back in
place. Put the battery back to its original
position, reinstall the nut on the
stay and tighten it securely. Turn on the headlights to test...

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Remove the cover on the back of
the headlight assembly by turning
it anticlockwise.
Unclip the end of the hold-down
wire f rom its slot. Pivot it out of
the way, and remove the bulb.Insert the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the tabs are in their
slots. Pivot the hold-down wire
back in place, and clip the end into
the slot.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Put the battery back to its original
position, reinstall the nut on the
stay and tighten it securely. Remove the electrical...