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 sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint. If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.
Fill the f uel tank.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in reverse
(manual, i-SHIFT) or Park
(automatic).Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tyres are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windscreen.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.476
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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 fuel system as follows:
Ref uel the f uel tank (minimum 5
litres).
Open the bonnet. If you store your vehicle f or 1 year or
longer, have your dealer perf orm the
maintenance inspections called f or in
the 2 years/40,000 km (25,000 miles)
maintenance schedule as soon as
youtakeitoutof storage(seepage
). The replacements called f or in
the maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or
distance.
For EU countries, Australia, and
South Af rica, see the separate
service inf ormation booklet.
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2.3.
4. : 443
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Priming the Fuel System
(Diesel models only)
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							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 f uel system, there is a
problem in the f uel system. You
should have the vehicle inspected by
your dealer. Start the engine (see page ). If
the engine does not start right
away, do not hold the ENGINE
START button for more than 10
seconds at a time. This will
damage the f uel pump and the
engine starter.
If the engine fails to start, return
to step 4.
Af ter the engine restarts, press
the accelerator pedal slightly and
hold it at approximately 1,500 rpm
f or about 30 seconds. This will
complete the air bleeding in the
f uel system.
Reinstall the cover in front of the
f uel hand primer, then tighten the
holding screws securely. Do not press the engine cover
f orcibly. This may damage the
engine cover and component parts.5.
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							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
.......................... Paint Touch-up . 522
.................................. Interior Care . 523
................................... Carpeting . 523
................................. Floor Mats . 523
......................................... Fabric . 524
........................................... Vinyl . 524
....................................... Leather . 524
.................................... Windows . 524
................................... Seat Belts . 525
.......................... Air Fresheners . 525
.................... Corrosion Protection . 526
Appearance Care
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							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 thoroughly with
cool water to remove loose dirt.
Fill a bucket with cool water. Mix
in a product made especially f or
car washing.
Wash the vehicle using water and
detergent solution and a sof t-
bristle brush, sponge, or sof t cloth.
Start at the top and work your way
down. Rinse f requently.
Check the body f or road tar, tree
sap, etc. Remove these stains with
tar remover or turpentine. Rinse it
of f immediately so it does not
harm the f inish. Remember to re-
wax these areas, even if the rest of
the vehicle does not need waxing.When you have washed and rinsed
the whole exterior, dry it with a
chamois or sof t towel. Letting it
air-dry will cause dulling and water
spots.
As you dry the vehicle, inspect it f or
chips and scratches that could allow
corrosion to start. Repair them with
touch-up paint (see page ).
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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 is new.Polishes Polishes and cleaner/
waxes can restore the shine to paint
that has oxidized and lost some of its
shine. They normally contain mild
abrasives and solvents that remove
the top layer of the f inish. You
should use a polish on your vehicle if
the f inish does not have its original
shine af ter using a wax.
Cleaning tar, insects, etc. with
removers also takes off the wax.
Remember to re-wax those areas,
even if the rest of the vehicle does
not need waxing.Clean your vehicle’s aluminium alloy
wheels as you do the rest of the
exterior.Washthemwiththesame
solution, and rinse them thoroughly.
The wheels have a protective
clearcoat that keeps the aluminium
f rom corroding and tarnishing. Using
harsh chemicals, including some
commercial wheel cleaners or stif f
brushes, can damage this clear-coat.
Only use a mild detergent and sof t
brush or sponge to clean the wheels.
Exterior Care
Appearance Care
Waxing A luminium Wheels
(For some types)
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							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
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							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 orward and
possibly interf ering with the pedals.
If you remove the driver’s f loor mat,
make sure to re-anchor it when you
putitbackinyourvehicle.If you use non-Honda f loor mats,
make sure they f it properly and that
theycanbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of an anchored mat.
Interior Care
Appearance Care
Carpeting Floor Mats
(Optional)
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							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 same
solution with a soft-bristle brush on
more dif f icult spots. You can also use
commercially-available spray or
f oam-type vinyl cleaners.Vacuum dirt and dust f rom the
leather f requently. Pay particular
attention to the pleats and seams.
Clean the leather with a sof t cloth
dampened with clear water, then
buf f it with a clean, dry cloth. If
f urther cleaning is needed, use a
soap specif ically f or leather, such as
saddle soap. Apply this soap with a
damp,softcloth.Wipedownand
buf f as described above.
If you use a leather cleaner, wipe it
of f quickly with a sof t and dry cloth.
Never leave a cloth soaked with
leather cleaner on any part of the
interior. If lef t f or a long time, some
leather cleaners may cause
discolouration or cracking of interior
trim or f abric.Clean the windows, inside and out,
with a commercially-available glass
cleaner. You can also use a mixture
of one part white vinegar to ten parts
water. This will remove the haze that
builds up on the inside of the
windows. Use a sof t cloth or paper
towels to clean all glass and clear
plastic surf aces.
The rear window demister and
antenna wires are bonded to the
inside of the glass. Wiping vigorously
up-and-down can dislodge and break
these wires. When cleaning the rear
window, use gentle pressure and
wipe side-to-side.
Interior Care
Appearance Care
VinylLeather
(For some types)Windows Fabric
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							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.
Some liquid air f resheners contain
chemicals that may cause parts of
the interior trim and f abric to crack
or discolour.
If you use a liquid air f reshener,
make sure you f asten it securely so it
does not spill as you drive. Seat Belts A ir Fresheners
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