Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual

When parking the vehicle f or an
extended period, water
accumulates in the f uel system
and the engine will not start. In
this case, water may need to be
drained of f with the f uel f ilter (see
on page ). If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f ans cycle on and of f
twice). Pref erably, do this once a
month. Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic...

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Loosen the two holding screws,
then remove the cover.
Squeeze the f uel hand primer until
you f eel a strong resistance. If your vehicle runs out of f uel, the
malf unction indicator lamp will come
on, or the symbol ‘‘ ’’ will
appear on the multi-inf ormation
display, and the engine will not
restart af ter ref ueling the f uel tank
with the appropriate f uel (see pages
and ).
In this case, air may have entered
the fuel system. The system requires
priming to start the engine. Prime
the...

The engine runs normally, but the
malf unction indicator lamp or the
PGM-FI warning remains on.
To turn of f the indicator, restart
andturnoff theengineatleast
three times at intervals of
approximately 30 seconds.
If this procedure is perf ormed
during normal driving, the
malf unction indicator lamp will be
turned of f , and the PGM-FI warning
on the multi-information display will
also go out.
If you are not sure how to bleed the
air, contact your dealer.
If the engine fails to restart after
priming the...

Regular cleaning and polishing of
your vehicle helps to keep it ‘‘new’’
looking. This section gives you
informationonhowtocleanyour
vehicle and preserve its appearance:
the paint, brightwork, wheels and
interior. Also included are several
things you can do to help prevent
corrosion.................................. Exterior Care . 520
..................................... Washing . 520
....................................... Waxing . 521
................... Aluminium Wheels . 521...

Frequent washing helps preserve
your vehicle’s beauty. Dirt and grit
can scratch the paint, while tree sap
and bird droppings can permanently
ruin the f inish.
Wash your vehicle in a shady area,
not in direct sunlight. If the vehicle is
parked in the sun, move it into the
shade and let the exterior cool down
bef ore you start.
Only use the solvents and cleaners
recommendedinthisowner’s
manual.
Chemical solvents and strong
cleaners can damage the paint, metal,
and plastic on your vehicle.Rinse the vehicle...

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Always wash and dry the whole
vehiclebeforewaxingit.Youshould
wax your vehicle, including the metal
trim, whenever water sits on the
surf ace in large patches. It should
formintobeadsordropletsafter
waxing.
You should use a quality liquid or
paste wax. Apply it according to the
instructions on the container. In
general, there are two types of
products:
Waxes A wax coats the finish and
protects it f rom damage by exposure
to sunlight, air pollution, etc. You
should use a wax on your vehicle
when it...

Your dealer has touch-up paint to
match your vehicle’s colour. The
colour code is printed on a plate on
the f ront doorjamb on the lef t side.
Take this code to your dealer so you
aresuretogetthecorrectcolour.Inspect your vehicle f requently f or
chips or scratches in the paint.
Repair them right away to prevent
corrosion of the metal underneath.
Use the touch-up paint only on small
chips and scratches. More extensive
paint damage should be repaired by
a prof essional.
Exterior Care
Paint T ouch-up...

Vacuum the carpeting f requently to
remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make
the carpet wear out f aster.
Periodically shampoo the carpet to
keep it looking new. Use one of the
foam-type carpet cleaners on the
market. Follow the instructions that
come with the cleaner, applying it
with a sponge or sof t brush. Keep
the carpeting as dry as possible by
not adding water to the f oam.
The driver’s f loor mat that came
with your vehicle hooks over the
f loor mat anchors. This keeps the
f loor mat f rom sliding f...

Vacuum dirt and dust out of the
material f requently. For general
cleaning, use a solution of mild soap
and lukewarm water, letting it air dry.
To clean of f stubborn spots, use a
commercially-available f abric cleaner.
Test it on a hidden area of the f abric
first, to make sure it does not bleach
or stain the f abric. Follow the
instructions that come with the
cleaner.
Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum
cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a sof t
cloth dampened in a solution of mild
soap and water. Use the...

If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.Dirt build-up around the openings of
the seat belt anchors can cause the
belts to retract slowly. Wipe the
openings with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.If you want to use an air f reshener/
deodorizer in the interior of your
vehicle, it is best to use a solid type....