Honda Civic Dx G 2009 Owners Manual

If you take your vehicle f or an
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Make sure the vehicle...

Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Do
notusethecruisecontrol.When
traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90...

.... Customer Service Inf ormation . 378
.................... Warranty Coverages . 379
Reporting Saf ety Def ects
.......................... (U.S. Vehicles) . 380
..................... Authorized Manuals . 381
Warranty and Customer Relations
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
377
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Honda dealership personnel are
trained prof essionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisf action, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
service manager or general manager
can help. Almost all problems are
solved in this way.
If you are dissatisf ied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact Honda
Customer Service.
U.S. Owners:Canadian Owners: When you call or write, please...

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warranties:
covers your new vehicle, except f or
the battery, emissions control
systems, and accessories, against
def ects in materials and
workmanship.provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom your dealer.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet f or exact
inf ormation.provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser...

If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it f inds that a saf ety def ect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may
order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. If you believe that your vehicle has a
def ect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inf orm the
National Highway Traf f ic Saf ety
Administration (NHTSA) in...

T he publications shown below can be purchased f rom Helm
Incorporated. You can order by phone or online:
Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only)
Go online at
If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc.
at 1-800-782-4356.
Covers maintenance and recommended procedures f or
repair to engine and chassis components. It is written
f or the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough
f or most mechanically inclined owners to understand.
Complements the Service Manual...

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CONT INUED
... Accessories and Modif ications . 257
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
....................................... Position) . 80
............. Accessory Power Socket . 108
.................. Active Head Restraints . 96
.................... Additives, Engine Oil . 301
............................... Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
... Airbags, Additional Information . 21
... Additional Safety Precautions . 32
.......... AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
............................. Airbag Service . 31
How the Passenger...

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Bulb Replacement
.......................... Back-up Lights . 315
.............................. Brake Lights . 315
........ Front Side Marker Lights . 314
......... Front Turn Signal Lights . 314
......................... Headlights . 312, 313
......... High-mount Brake Light . 317
.......................... Parking Lights . 314
......... Rear Side Marker Lights . 315
.......... Rear Turn Signal Lights . 315
............................ Specif ications . 365
.............................. Bulbs,...