Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual

							Two f actors normally contribute to
causing corrosion in your vehicle:
Removal of paint and protective
coatings f rom the exterior and
underside of the vehicle.Many corrosion-preventive measures
are built into your vehicle. You can
help keep your vehicle f rom
corroding by perf orming some
simple periodic maintenance:
Repair chips and scratches in the
paint as soon as you discover them.
Inspect and clean out the drain
holes in the bottom of the doors
and body.
Check the floor coverings for
dampness. Carpeting and f loor
mats may remain damp f or a long
time, especially in winter. This
dampness can eventually cause
the f loor panels to corrode.Use a high-pressure spray to clean
the underside of your vehicle. This
is especially important in areas
that use road salt in winter. It is
also a good idea in humid climates
and areas subject to salty air. Be
caref ul of the ABS wheel sensors
and wiring at each wheel.
Have the corrosion-preventive
coatings on the underside of your
vehicle inspected and repaired
periodically. Moisture trapped in body cavities.
Dirtandroadsaltthatcollectsin
hollows on the underside of the
vehicle stays damp, promoting
corrosion in that area. 1.
2.
Corrosion Prot ect ion
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							This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed...................... Compact Spare Tyre . 528
................... Changing a Flat Tyre . 530
................................... Honda TRK . 537
............. If the Engine Won’t Start . 552
................................ Jump Starting . 554
If the Engine Overheats
......................... (Petrol models) . 557
If the Engine Overheats
......................... (Diesel models) . 561
......... Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 563
........................ Oil Level Indicator . 564
.......... Charging System Indicator . 565
Malf unction Indicator Lamp
......................... (Petrol models) . 566
Malf unction Indicator Lamp
......................... (Diesel models) . 567
.......................... PGM-FI Warning . 568
............... Brake System Indicator . 569
.............................................. Fuses . 570
Fuses Locations
......................... (Petrol models) . 574
Fuses Locations
......................... (Diesel models) . 576
...................... Emergency Towing . 578
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
527
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							Use the compact spare tyre as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tyre repaired or
replaced, and put it back on your
vehicle as soon as you can.
Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tyre every time you
check the other tyres. It should be
inf lated to:
Follow these precautions:
Never exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
This tyre gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surf aces. Use greater caution
while driving.
Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tyre.Do not use your compact spare
tyre on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
Do not use more than one
compact spare tyre at the same
time.
Replace the tyre when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tyre, mounted on the
same wheel. The spare tyre is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tyre. Thecompactsparetyreissmaller
than the regular tyre. Your
vehicle’s ground clearance
reduces when the compact spare
tyre is installed. Driving over road
debris or bumps could possibly
damage the underside of your
vehicle. Do not use the compact spare tyre
if you are towing a trailer.
Do not initialise the def lation
warning system, because the
compact spare tyre is smaller than
the regular tyre.
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Compact Spare T yre (For some t ypes)
528
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm, 60 psi)
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							(For Australian model) Where:
‘‘A’’ kg is the maximum Load Rating
‘‘B’’ is the equivalent Load Index
‘‘C’’ is the Speed Category Symbol
‘‘D’’ is the equivalent speed in km/h Temporary spare tyre f itted to this
vehicle must have a maximum load
rating of not less than ‘‘A’’ kg, or a
load index of ‘‘B’’ and a speed
category symbol of not less than ‘‘C’’
(‘‘D’’ km/h).
Drive with caution when the
temporary spare tyre is fitted. Do not
exceed 80 km/h. Re-install normal
wheel as soon as possible.D
km/h
(Speed) C
Speed Category
Symbol A
Maximum
Load RatingB
Load
Index
Compact Spare Tyre
Normal TyreCompact Spare Tyre Wheel
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529
130 km/h M 800 kg 100
T135/90D15 100M
225/45R17 91Y15x4T
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							If you have a f lat tyre while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.Use the jack that came with your
vehicle. If you try to raise another
vehicle with this jack or use another
jack to raise your vehicle, the vehicle
or jack can be damaged.
Your vehicle is equipped with the
tyre sealant kit instead of the spare
tyre. This kit is available f or easy
repair of a f lat tyre (see page ).
See Owner’s Manual.
See page f or your jack type.Place jack underneath reinf orced
area. Never get under vehicle when
supported by jack. Jack Label f or EU models
1.
2.
3.2. 1. 3.
537
592
On vehicles with spare tyre
On vehicles with Honda TRK
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The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tyre exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by
the jack.
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							Open the tailgate. Raise the
luggage area f loor by lif ting up on
the strap.
Hook the strap on the back of the
luggage area cover (if equipped)
to keep the f loor lid open. The tools are in the rear lef t side
compartment in the luggage area. Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual/i-SHIFT).
Apply the parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer, unhitch
the trailer.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tyre. 2.
3.4.
5. 1.
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SPARE TYRETOOL KIT
JACK
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							Remove the under-f loor box and
take out the vinyl bag and the tyre
net.
Put the under-f loor box back in
place, then lower the f loor lid.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tyre out of its well.
Place blocks in front and back of
the wheel diagonally opposite the
tyre you are changing. Turn the jack’s end bracket
anticlockwise to loosen it, then
remove the jack. Take the tool bag out of the rear
side compartment.
Remove the cover by turning the
handle anticlockwise, then pulling
out the cover. Unlatch the
f astening strap by squeezing the
tabs.9. 7. 8. 6.
10.
11.
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UNDER-FLOOR BOX
VINYL BAG, TYRE NET
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							Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicleuntiltheflattyreisoff the
ground.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tyre. Handle the
wheel nuts caref ully; they may be
hot f rom driving. Place the f lat
tyre on the ground with the
outside surf ace f acing up. Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tyre you need to
change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch. Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench. 12. 13. 14.
15.
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JACKING POINT
WHEEL NUT WRENCHEXTENSION WHEEL NUTS
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
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							Bef ore mounting the spare tyre,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.Put on the spare tyre. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack. Do not attempt to forcibly pry the
wheel cover of f with a screwdriver or
other tool. The wheel cover cannot
be removed without f irst removing
the wheel nuts.16. 17.
18.On some models
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BRAKE HUB WHEEL NUT
WHEEL COVER
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							Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:On some types, remove the centre
capbeforestoringtheflattyrein
the luggage area.
Store the wheel cover or centre
cap in the luggage area. Make
sure it does not get scratched or
damaged.Put the f lat tyre in the supplied
vinyl bag.
Place the f lat tyre on the luggage
area f loor.
Make sure to place the under-f loor
storage area lid (if equipped) on
the upper position and put the f lat
tyre on the lid. 19. 20. 21.
22.
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CENTRE CAP
108 N·m (11 kgf·m , 80 lbf·ft)
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