Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual

							If you ignore this symbol/message
and continue driving, the DPF and
your vehicle’s emission control
systems will be seriously damaged. To regenerate the DPF, when traf f ic
allows, maintain a vehicle speed of at
least 60 km/h (37 mph) and continue
to drive until the symbol/message
goes out (it may take about 15
minutes, depending on driving
conditions). This will increase the
exhaust temperature and help to
burn and remove the PM f rom the
DPF.The catalytic converter with DPF
system must operate at a high
temperature for the chemical
reactions to take place. It can set on
fire any combustible materials that
come near it. Park your vehicle away
f rom high grass, dry leaves, or other
f lammables. If you ignore this symbol/message
and continue driving, the system
warning switches to the symbol/
message of DPF (check system). If
this happens, take your vehicle to a
Honda dealer as soon as possible to
have the DPF system checked.If you see this symbol or this symbol
with a ‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’ message
on the multi-information display
while the engine is running, it means
the diesel particulate f ilter (DPF) is
clogged with accumulated
particulate matter (PM) and it
should be checked, then repaired or
replaced. Take your vehicle to a
Honda dealer as soon as possible.
While in this condition, the engine
power gets reduced.
T echnical Inf ormation
Catalytic Converters (Diesel models)
DPF (Check Syst em)
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Battery
Charging System
........................... Indicator . 77, 565
............................ Jump Starting . 554
.............................. Maintenance . 511
............................ Specif ications . 592
.............................. Bef ore Driving . 369
.................................. Belts, Seat . 10, 22
......................... Beverage Holders . 186
.................... Bonnet, Opening the . 373
.................................. Booster Seats . 63Brakes
........... Anti-lock System (ABS) . 420
............. Break-in, New Linings . 370
............ Bulb Replacement . 489, 490
........................................... Fluid . 471
....................................... Parking . 182
................. System Indicator . 78, 569
................. Pad Wear Indicators . 419
............................. Braking System . 419
................. Break-in, New Vehicle . 370
Brightness Control,
............................... Instruments . 148
Bulb Replacement
.......................... Back-up Lights . 490
.............................. Brake Lights . 489
....................... Front Fog Lights . 492
............... Front Position Lights . 486
................................. Headlights . 479
........................... Interior Lights . 493
................. Licence Plate Lights . 490
.......................... Rear Fog Light . 490
........................ Rear Lights . 489, 490
............................ Specif ications . 592
.................... Turn Signal Lights . 487 ... Accessories and Modif ications . 380
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
..................................... Position) . 154
............. Accessory Power Socket . 187
........ Adding Engine Coolant . 463, 465
........... Additives, Engine Oil . 460, 462
............................. Airbag (SRS) . 12, 27
................................... Air Bleeding . 517
............. Air Cleaner Element . 473, 475
.............. Air Conditioning System . 203
.............................. Maintenance . 497
................................. Usage . 206, 211
................ Air Outlets(Vents) . 197, 203
...................... Air Pressure, Tyres . 503
..... Aluminium Wheels, Cleaning . 521
.............................. Antif reeze . 463, 465
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
............................... Indicator . 78, 420
................................... Operation . 420
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................ Lock . 154
.......................... Appearance Care . 519
........................................... Ashtray . 191
................................ Audio System . 220........................ Automatic Heating . 201
Automatic Lighting Feature
................................... Operation . 145
....................... System Warning . 111
.............. Automatic Transmission . 400
.......................... Capacity,Fluid .590
............... Checking Fluid Level . 468
....................................... Shif ting . 400
.................... Position Indicators . 400
.................... Shif t Lock Release . 405
... Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 24
...................... Auxiliary Input Jack . 316
Index
A
B
597
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							............... DANGER, Explanation of . iii
................................... Dashboard . 2, 70
.............. Daytime Running Lights . 145 ...................... Bulbs, Halogen . 479, 492
............................ Capacities Chart . 590
............. Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 66
......................... Carrying Luggage . 382
Cassette Player
............................................ Care . 262
........................... Operation . 260, 309
.............. Catalytic Converter . 593, 594
............. CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
......................................... CD Care . 312
.......................... CD Changer . 239, 287
CD Changer Error
........................... Messages . 242, 290
.............................. CD Player . 233, 279
. CD Player Error Messages . 241, 289
................................ Ceiling Lights . 192
............................... Centre Pocket . 188
......................... Certif ication Plate . 586
................................ Chains, Tyres . 509
................... Changing a Flat Tyre . 530
Changing Oil
...................................... When to . 446
... Charging System Indicator . 77, 565........................... Chassis Number . 586
............ Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 389
................ Child Restraint Systems . 44
..................... Lower Anchorages . 49
................ Tether Anchor Points . 60
.... Child Restraint Systems f or EU . 47
..................................... Child Saf ety . 34
.............................. Booster Seats . 63
............ Child Restraint Systems . 44
Important Saf ety
............................. Reminders . 34, 39
.......................................... Inf ants . 41
.......................... Larger Children . 61
..................... Lower Anchorages . 49
................ Risks with Airbags . 35, 38
............................. Small Children . 43
......................................... Tethers . 60
......... Where Should a Child Sit? . 35
................ Childproof Door Locks . 158
.......................... Cigarette Lighter . 190
............ Cleaner Element, Air . 473, 475
Cleaning
................... Aluminium Wheels . 521
...................................... Exterior . 520
....................................... Interior . 523
................................... Seat Belts . 525........................................... Vinyl . 524
.................................... Windows . 524
.............................................. Clock . 317
........................... Clutch Fluid . 471, 472
...................................... Coat Hook . 188
Cold Weather, Starting
................................. in . 390, 392, 393
..................... Compact Spare Tyre . 528
................. Console Compartment . 185
............. Controls, Instruments and . 69
Coolant
................................ Adding . 463, 465
.................................... Checking . 376
................. Proper Solution . 463, 465
................... Temperature Gauge . 89
.................... Corrosion Protection . 526
................ Cruise Control Indicator . 83
............ Cruise Control Operation . 322
................................... Cup Holders . 186
............ Customized Settings . 113, 114
Index
C
D
598
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................................. Dead Battery . 554
.................... Def ault Settings . 114, 135
.......... Def lation Warning System . 425
Defrosting the
.................... Windows . 200, 210, 216
.............. Demister, Rear Window . 149
............................. Diesel Fuel . 370, 371
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
........................................ System . 595
.................................... Dimensions . 587
............. Dimming the Headlights . 144
Dipstick
.......... Automatic Transmission . 468
.................................. Engine Oil . 374
........................ Directional Signals . 144
Disc Brake Pad Wear
................................... Indicators . 419
............................ Disc Player . 233, 279
Doors
............ Locking and Unlocking . 155
.................... Power Door Locks . 155
Downshif ting
.......... Automatic Transmission . 400
.............. Manual Transmission . 395
................... DPF (Check System) . 596
.... DPF (Regeneration Required) . 595........... Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
........................................... Driving . 387
.................................... Economy . 379
......................... In Bad Weather . 430
........................... Driving, i-SHIFT . 406
.................. Dust and Pollen Filter . 498
.............................. Economy, Fuel . 379
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
....................................... Indicator . 82
....................................... Symbol . 108
.................................. Emergencies . 527
............. Battery, Jump Starting . 554
........... Brake System Indicator . 569
............... Changing a Flat Tyre . 530
..... Charging System Indicator . 565
.................. Checking the Fuses . 570
....... Hazard Warning Flashers . 149
............................... Honda TRK . 537
........ i-SHIFT System Indicator . 416
............................ Jump Starting . 554
..... Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 563
Malf unction Indicator
.............................. Lamp . 566, 567.................... Oil Level Indicator . 564
.......... Overheated Engine . 557, 561
....................................... Towing . 578
........................ Tyre Sealant Kit . 537
......................... Emergency Brake . 182
.................... Emergency Flashers . 149
...................... Emergency Towing . 578
Engine
.... Coolant Temperature Gauge . 89
......................... If It Won’t Start . 552
Malf unction Indicator
........................ Lamp . 76, 566, 567
............ Oil Level Indicator . 105, 564
........ Oil Pressure Indicator . 77, 563
...... Oil, What Kind to Use . 459, 461
....................... Overheating . 557, 561
............................ Specif ications . 589
.......... Starting (Diesel models) . 393
Starting (Petrol models with
............................ M/T, A/T) . 390
Starting (Petrol models with
................................. i-SHIFT) . 392
............. Engine Coolant . 376, 463, 465
.................... Engine Number . 584, 585
Index
E
599
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							............................... Exhaust Fumes . 66
.................... Expansion Tank . 377, 465
.................. Exterior, Cleaning the . 520
............................ Fabric, Cleaning . 524
.................. Fan, Interior . 199, 209, 215
......................................... Features . 195
.................... Filling the Fuel Tank . 371
Filters
........................ Air Cleaner . 473, 475
......................... Dust and Pollen . 498
............................................. Fuel . 476
........... Flashers, Hazard Warning . 149
.................. Flat Tyre, Changing a . 530
..................................... Floor Mats . 523
Fluids
.......... Automatic Transmission . 468
.......................................... Brake . 471
......................................... Clutch . 472
.............. Manual Transmission . 470
............... Windscreen Washers . 467
................... Folding Door Mirrors . 181
......................... Folding Rear Seat . 170
........................ Four-way Flashers . 149............................ Front Airbags . 12, 28
........................... Front Fog Lights . 147
...................................... Front Seat . 165
.................................... Adjusting . 165
................................... Airbags . 12, 27
....................................... Heaters . 173
......................................... Fuel . 370, 371
........................... Cutof f System . 378
................................. Diesel . 370, 371
...................... Fill Door and Cap . 371
........................................... Filter . 476
........................................... Gauge . 89
..................... Low Fuel Indicator . 86
................ Octane Requirement . 370
........................ Tank, Ref ueling . 371
..................... Fuses, Checking the . 570
Gauges
... Engine Coolant Temperature . 89
............................................... Fuel . 89
............................... Speedometer . 89
................................. Tachometer . 89
................ Gear Position Indicator . 406Gearshif t Lever Positions
.......... Automatic Transmission . 400
.............. Manual Transmission . 395
.............................. Glass Cleaning . 524
...................................... Glove Box . 184
...................... Glow Plugs Indicator . 77
............. Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 479
Hands-Free Telephone (HFT)
........................................ System . 330
............ Hazard Warning Flashers . 149
Headlights
..................................... Adjuster . 150
........................................ Aiming . 479
......... Daytime Running Lights . 145
.................. High Beam Indicator . 85
.......... Low Beams, Turning on . 144
...................... Reminder Beeper . 144
........ Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 479
................................. Turning on . 144
....................................... Washer . 141
............................ Head Restraints . 166
............................... Heated Mirror . 180
................................... Heater, Seat . 173
Index
GH F
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................................................ Keys . 152 ......... Heating, Automatic System . 201
Heating and Cooling System
..................... Automatic System . 203
High Altitude, Starting
................................. at . 390, 392, 393
............... High-Low Beam Switch . 144
.............. High-mount Brake Light . 478
............... Hill Start Assist System . 424
................................... Honda TRK . 537
........................................... Horn .3,138
........................... Hydraulic Clutch . 472
Identif ication Number,
....................................... Vehicle . 586
Ignition
............................................ Keys . 152
......................................... Switch . 154
...................... Immobilizer System . 153
Important Saf ety
.................................... Precautions . 8
....................... Indicators . 72, 73, 74, 75
............... ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 78
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................ System) . 78, 569................ Charging System . 77, 565
............................. Cruise Control . 83
Deflation Warning
.............................. System . 84, 426
............................................... EPS . 82
................................... Glow Plugs . 77
................................... High Beam . 85
........................... i-SHIFT System . 79
........ Key (Immobilizer System) . 79
...................................... Low Fuel . 86
................ Low Oil Pressure . 77, 563
Malf unction Indicator
.............................. Lamp . 566, 567
............................. Oil Level . 105, 564
............................................... SRS . 80
......................... System Message . 80
Turn Signal and Hazard
................................... Warning . 85
....................................... VSA . 83, 422
.................... VSA Activation . 83, 422
... Indicators, Instrument Panel . 72, 76
............................... Inf ant Restraint . 41
...................................... Inf ant Seats . 41
..................... Lower Anchorages . 49
................ Tether Anchor Points . 60
.................. Inf lation, Proper Tyre . 503................................. Inside Mirror . 179
............................ Inspection, Tyre . 504
.......... Instrument Panel . 72, 73, 74, 75
...... Instrument Panel Brightness . 148
........................... Interior Cleaning . 523
............................... Interior Lights . 192
................................. Interf ace Dial . 196
........................................ Introduction . i
......................................... iPod . 243, 291
i-SHIFT (Automated Manual
.... Transmission) Operation . 406
............................... Indicator . 79, 416
................... Transmission Fluid . 470
................. Jacking up the Vehicle . 533
...................................... Jack, Tyre . 531
................................ Jump Starting . 554
Index
J
K I
601
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							.................. New Vehicle Break-in . 370
................... NOTICE, Explanation of . i
....... Numbers, Identif ication . 584, 586 ....................... Label, Certif ication . 586
............... Lane Change, Signaling . 144
...................... Language Selection . 134
.................. Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17, 23
Lights
.................... Bulb Replacement . 477
..................... Indicator . 72, 73, 74, 75
...................................... Position . 144
................................ Turn Signal . 144
.................................... Load Limits . 383
.... LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 154
Locks
..... Anti-thef t Steering Column . 154
............................ Fuel Fill Door . 371
............................... Power Door . 155
...................................... Tailgate . 163
........................ Low Coolant Level . 376
......................... Low Fuel Indicator . 86
... Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 77, 563
......................... Lower Anchorages . 49
... Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 395
Lubricant Specif ications
.......................................... Chart . 590
.................... Luggage Area Cover . 174..................... Luggage Area Light . 495
............................. Luggage Hooks . 385
................ Luggage, How to Carry . 383
.......................... Luggage, Storing . 382
.................................. Maintenance . 441
Owner’s Maintenance
................................... Checks . 444
........................................ Record . 453
.......................................... Saf ety . 442
.................................... Schedule . 443
Malf unction Indicator
.................................. Lamp . 566, 567
................... Manual Transmission . 395
........ Manual Transmission Fluid . 470
Maximum Allowable Shif t
........................................ Speeds . 397
......................... Meters, Gauges . 72, 87
........................ Mirrors, Adjusting . 179
............... Modif ying Your Vehicle . 381
........ mph to km/h Change Button . 88
........................................ MP3 . 234, 280
............. Multi-Inf ormation Display . 91........ Octane Requirement, Petrol . 370
......................................... Odometer . 95
............................... Odometer, Trip . 95
Oil
...... Change, When to . 446, 448, 450
...................... Checking Engine . 374
.................. Level Indicator . 105, 564
.............. Pressure Indicator . 77, 563
Selecting Proper Viscosity
.............................. Chart . 460, 462
................ Oil Level Indicator . 105, 564
.............. Oil Level Sensor Failure . 565
......... ON (Ignition Key Position) . 154
.................. One-push Turn Signal . 144
............................ Outside Mirrors . 180
Outside Temperature
....................................... Indicator . 95
............ Overheating, Engine . 557, 561
Index
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M
602
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.... Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 444
.............................. Paddle Shif ters . 408
.............................. Paint Touch-up . 522
............ Panel Brightness Control . 148
........................................... Parking . 418
............................... Parking Brake . 182
Parking Brake and Brake
................. System Indicator . 78, 569
Parking Over Things That
............................................ Burn . 418
.............................................. Petrol . 370
................ Filling the Fuel Tank . 371
........................................... Filter . 476
........................... Fuel Economy . 379
........................................... Gauge . 89
..................... Low Fuel Indicator . 86
................ Octane Requirement . 370
.................................... Ref ueling . 371
.......................... PGM-FI Warning . 568
.................. Polishing and Waxing . 521
................................... Pollen Filter . 498
.............................. Position Lights . 144
........................ Power Door Locks . 155............................ Power Windows . 175
......... Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 20
............. Priming the Fuel System . 517
.................. Proper Seat Belt Usage . 17
......... Protecting Adults and Teens . 14
... Additional Safety Precautions . 20
..... Advice f or Pregnant Women . 20
........................ Protecting Children . 34
....................... Protecting Inf ants . 41
....... Protecting Larger Children . 61
......... Protecting Small Children . 43
Using Child Restraint Systems
............................ with Tethers . 60
.......... Using Lower Anchorages . 49
........... Radiator Overheating . 557, 561
........... Radio/Disc Sound System . 220
........................................ RDS . 224, 268
...................... Rear Fog Light . 146, 147
Rear Lights, Bulb
...................... Replacement . 489, 490
........................ Rear Seat Armrest . 169
........................ Rear Seat, Folding . 170
.......................... Rear View Mirror . 179............... Rear Window Demister . 149
............. Reclining the Seat Backs . 165
.... Reminder Indicators . 72, 73, 74, 75
................ Remote Audio Controls . 315
..................... Remote Transmitter . 159
Replacement Inf ormation
........ Air Cleaner Element . 473, 475
.............. Dust and Pollen Filter . 498
.................................. Fuel Filter . 476
.......................................... Fuses . 570
................................ Light Bulbs . 477
.................................... Schedule . 443
................................ Spark Plugs . 589
.......................................... Tyres . 506
............................. Wiper Blades . 500
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
............................................ Crash . 25
Reserve Tank, Engine
............................... Coolant . 376, 463
............................... Restraint, Child . 34
............................ Reverse lockout . 399
...................................... Roof Rack . 384
............................... Rotation, Tyre . 505
Index
R P
603
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							................................ Saf ety Belts . 10, 22
................................. Saf ety Features . 9
......................................... Airbags . 12
..................................... Seat Belts . 10
............. Saf ety Labels, Location of . 67
.............................. Saf ety Messages . iii
................................... Seat Belts . 10, 22
............... Additional Information . 22
Automatic Seat Belt
............................... Tensioners . 24
..................................... Cleaning . 525
................ Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17, 23
................................ Maintenance . 25
Reminder Indicator and
................................ Beeper . 22, 76
................... System Components . 22
............... Use During Pregnancy . 20
.................................. Seat Heaters . 173
...................... Seats, Adjusting the . 165
............................ Security System . 319
........................... Service Intervals . 443
......... Service Station Procedures . 371
.......................... Setting the Clock . 317.............................. Side Airbags . 12, 29
... How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
........................ Risks to Children . 38
................ Side Curtain Airbags . 12, 30
............................. Signaling Turns . 144
.................................... Snow Tyres . 508
................... Solvent-type Cleaners . 520
................................ Sound System . 220
..................................... Spare Tyre . 528
..................................... Compact . 528
...................................... Inf lating . 528
............................ Specif ications . 528
.................................... Spark Plugs . 589
.................... Specif ications Charts . 587
.................................. Speed Alarm . 116
................... Speed Alarm Indicator . 82
................................... Speedometer . 89
Speed-sensitive Volume
....... Compensation (SVC) . 232, 278
....................................... Spotlights . 192
.......... SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 27
... Additional Safety Precautions . 32
.. How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
How Your Front Airbags
......................................... Work . 28
........................ SRS Components . 27.................................. SRS Service . 32
............................. SRS Indicator . 30, 80
........................................... START . 154
................... Start Button . 390, 392, 393
...... Starting the Engine . 390, 392, 393
In Cold Weather at
........ High Altitude . 390, 392, 393
................ With a Dead Battery . 554
Steam Coming f rom
................................ Engine . 557, 561
Steering Wheel
.............................. Adjustments . 151
........... Anti-thef t Column Lock . 154
................... Stereo Sound System . 220
.................... Storing Your Vehicle . 516
...................................... Sunshades . 177
............................... Super Locking . 157
Supplemental Restraint
................................ System . 12, 27
...................................... Servicing . 32
......................... SRS Indicator . 30, 80
................... System Components . 27
............ System Message Indicator . 80
System Warning Symbols,
......... Multi-Inf ormation Display . 96
Index
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604
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......................... Ultrasonic Sensor . 321
..................... Underside, Cleaning . 526
Unexpected, Taking Care
.......................................... of the . 527
..................... Upholstery Cleaning . 523
USB Adapter
.................. Cable . 245, 254, 293, 302
. USB Flash Memory Device . 251, 300
................................ Vanity Mirror . 189
................. Vehicle Capacity Load . 383
...................... Vehicle Dimensions . 587
.... Vehicle Identif ication Number . 586
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
........................................ System . 422
............................. Vehicle Storage . 516
............................. Ventilation . 201, 203
................................................. VIN . 586
............................... Vinyl Cleaning . 524
......................... Viscosity, Oil . 460, 462 ..................................... Tachometer . 89
.......................................... Tailgate . 163
............................ Open Monitor . 101
...................................... Opening . 163
Tail-lights, Changing Bulbs
......................................... in . 489, 490
Taking Care of the
............................... Unexpected . 527
........................... Tape Player . 260, 309
Technical Descriptions
.......... Catalytic Converter . 593, 594
....................... Temperature Gauge . 89
........ Temperature, Inside Sensor . 219
..................... Tether Anchor Points . 60
.......................... Time, Setting the . 317
.................. Tools, Tyre Changing . 531
Towing
..................................... A Trailer . 432
................ Emergency Wrecker . 578
Equipment and Accessories
................. Weight Limit . 432, 434
Trailer Hitch Mounting
.......................................... Points . 587
..................... Trailer Loading . 432, 433...................... Trailer Towing Tips . 436
Transmission
.................. Fluid Selection . 469, 470
...... Identif ication Number . 584, 585
............. Shif ting the Automatic . 400
.................. Shif ting the Manual . 395
................. Shif ting the i-SHIFT . 407
..................................... Treadwear . 504
....................................... Trip Meter . 95
.................................. Turn Signals . 144
................................... Tyre Chains . 509
........ Tyre, How to Change a Flat . 530
.............................................. Tyres . 503
.............................. Air Pressure . 503
........................................ Chains . 509
......................... Checking Wear . 504
.......................... Compact Spare . 528
...................................... Inf lation . 503
.................................. Inspection . 504
.............................. Maintenance . 505
................................... Replacing . 506
...................................... Rotating . 505
........................................... Snow . 508
.................... Specif ications . 507, 591
. TRK (Temporary Repair Kit) . 537
Index
V U T
605
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