Honda Civic Dx G 2009 Owners Manual
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Towing can require a variety of equipment, depending on the size of your trailer, how it will be used, how much load you are towing, and where you tow. If you choose electric brakes, be sure they are electronically actuated. Do not attempt to tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system. No matter how successf ul it may seem, any attempt to attach trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic system will lower braking ef f ectiveness and create a potential hazard. Seeyourtrailerdealerorrental agency f or more inf ormation on installing electric brakes. Discuss your needs with your trailer sales or rental agency, and f ollow the guidelines in the rest of this section. Also make sure that all equipment is properly installed and that it meets f ederal, state, province, and local regulations.Any hitch used on your vehicle must be properly bolted to the underbody. Always use saf ety chains when you tow a trailer. Make sure the chains are secured to the trailer and hitch, and that they cross under the tongue and can catch the trailer if it becomes unhitched. Leave enough slack to allow the trailer to turn corners easily, but do not let the chains drag on the ground.There are two common types of trailer brakes: surge and electric. Surge brakes are common f or boat trailers, since the brakes will get wet. CONT INUED T owing Equipment and A ccessoriesTrailer Brakes Hitches Saf et y Chains Towing a Trailer Driving 285 — — y y (# y y
Trailer lights and equipment must comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Check with your local trailerdealerorrentalagencyforthe requirements in your area, and use only equipment designed f or your vehicle. Since lighting and wiring vary by trailer type and brand, you should have a qualif ied technician install a suitable connector between the vehicle and the trailer. Improper equipment or installation can cause damage to your vehicle’s electrical system and af f ect your vehicle warranty.Many states and Canadian provinces require special outside mirrors when towing a trailer. Even if they don’t, you should install special mirrors if you cannot clearly see behind you, or if the trailer creates a blind spot.Askyourtrailersalesorrental agency if any other items are recommended or required f or your towing situation. A ddit ional T owing Equipment T railer L ights Towing a Trailer 286 — — y y (# y y
When preparing to tow, and bef ore driving away, be sure to check the f ollowing:Always drive slowly and have someone guide you when backing up. Grip the of the steering wheel, then turn the wheel to the left to get the trailer to move to the lef t, and turn the wheel right to move the trailer to the right. Follow all normal precautions when parking, including f irmly setting the parking brake and putting the transmission in Park (automatic) or in 1st or reverse (manual). Also, place wheel chocks at each of the trailer’s tires. Crosswinds and air turbulence caused by passing trucks can disrupt your steering and cause the trailer to sway. When being passed by a large vehicle, keep a constant speed, and steer straight ahead. Do not try to make quick steering or braking corrections. The vehicle has been properly serviced, and the suspension, cooling system, and lights are in good operating condition. All weights and loads are within limits (see pages and ). Thehitch,safetychains,andany other attachments are secure. All items in or on the trailer are properly secured and cannot shif t while you drive. The lights and brakes on your vehicle and the trailer are working properly.Your vehicle tires and spare are properly inf lated, and the trailer tires and spare are inf lated as recommended by the trailer maker. 283 284 bottom Pre-T ow ChecklistBacking Up Parking Handling Crosswinds and Buf f et ing Towing a Trailer Driving 287 — — y y (# y y
The added weight, length, and height of a trailer will af f ect your vehicle’s handling and perf ormance, so driving with a trailer requires some special driving skills and techniques. Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof others,taketimetopracticedriving maneuvers bef ore heading f or the open road, and f ollow the guidelines below. Drive slower than normal in all driving situations, and obey posted speed limits f or vehicles with trailers. If you have an automatic transmission, use D position when towing a trailer on level roads. D is the proper shif t lever position to use when towing a trailer in hilly terrain. (See ‘‘ ’’ in the next column f or additional gear inf ormation.)Maketurnsmoreslowlyandwider than normal. The trailer tracks a smaller arc than your vehicle, and it canhitorrunoversomethingthe vehicle misses. Allow more time and distance f or braking. Do not brake or turn suddenly as this could cause the trailer to jackknif e or turn over. When climbing hills, closely watch your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn the air conditioning of f , reduce speed and, if necessary, pull to the side of the road to let the engine cool. If the automatic transmission shifts f requently while going up a hill, shif t to D .If youmuststopwhenfacinguphill, use the f oot brake or parking brake. Do not try to hold the vehicle in place by pressing on the accelerator, as this can cause the automatic transmission to overheat. When driving down hills, reduce your speed, and shif t down to second gear. Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and remember, it will take longer to slow downandstopwhentowingatrailer. 33 Driving Saf ely With a T railer T owing Speeds and Gears Driving on HillsMaking T urns and Braking Driving on Hills Towing a Trailer 288 — — y y (# y y
This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to f ollow basic maintenance saf ety precautions. If you have the skills and tools to perf orm more complex maintenance tasks on your vehicle, you may want to purchase the service manual. See page f or inf ormation on how to obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section also includes instructions on how to read the maintenance minder messages on the information display, and instructions f or simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself ....................... Maintenance Saf ety . 290 .................... Maintenance Minder . 291 .............................. Fluid Locations . 298 ........................ Adding Engine Oil . 300 Changing the Engine Oil .................................... and Filter . 302 .............................. Engine Coolant . 304 .................... Windshield Washers . 307 ....................... Transmission Fluid . 308 .......... Automatic Transmission . 308 .............. Manual Transmission . 309 ................ Brake and Clutch Fluid . 310 .................... Power Steering Fluid . 311 ............................................. Lights . 312 ................ Cleaning the Seat Belts . 319 ..................................... Floor Mats . 320 .................. Dust and Pollen Filter . 320 ................................. Wiper Blades . 321 ........................................... Wheels . 323 ............................................... Tires . 324 ................... Checking the Battery . 332 ............................. Vehicle Storage . 334 381 Maintenance Maint enance 289 — — y y (# y y
To eliminate potential hazards, read the instructions bef ore you begin, and make sure you have the tools and skills required.Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so. Some of the most important saf ety precautions are given here. However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in perf orming maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perf orm a given task. Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and the engine is of f . All service items not detailed in this section should be perf ormed by a certif ied technician or qualif ied mechanic. To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline. To reduce the possibility of f ire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and f lames away f rom the battery and all f uel-related parts. Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or compressed air.Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine. Let the engine and exhaust system cool down bef ore touching any parts. Maintenance Saf ety Important Saf ety PrecautionsInjury f rom moving parts. Potential Vehicle Hazards Carbon Monoxide poison f rom engine exhaust. Burns f rom hot parts. 290 Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the procedures and precautions in this owner’s manual. Improperly maintaining this vehicle, or failing to correct a problem before driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner’s manual. — — y y (# y y
µ µ µ µ µ µ µ µ µ µ µ µ CONT INUED Calculated Engine Oil Lif e (%) 100 % 91 % 90 % 81 % 80 % 71 % 70 % 61 % 60 % 51 % 50 % 41 % 40 % 31 % 30 % 21 % 20 % 16 % 15 % 11 % 10 % 6 % 5% 1% 0%Displayed Engine Oil Lif e (%) 100 % 90 % 80 % 70 % 60 % 50 % 40 % 30 % 20 % 15 % 10 % 5% 0% Your vehicle displays engine oil lif e and maintenance service items on the inf ormation display to show you when you should have your dealer perf orm engine oil replacement and indicated maintenance service. Based on the engine operating conditions and accumulated engine revolutions, the onboard computer in your vehicle calculates the remaining engine oil lif e and displays it as a percentage. To see the current engine oil lif e, turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and press the SEL/ RESET button repeatedly until the engine oil lif e display appears (see page ).The remaining engine oil lif e is displayed on the inf ormation display according to this table: 66 Maintenance Minder Engine Oil L if e Display Maint enance 291 SEL/RESET BUTTON ENGINE OIL LIFE DISPLAY — — y y (# y y
If the remaining engine oil lif e is 15 to 6 percent, you will see the engine oil lif e indicator every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. The maintenance minder indicator will also come on, and the maintenance item code(s) for other scheduled maintenance items needing service will be displayed next to the engine oil lif e indicator.When the remaining engine oil lif e is 5 to 1 percent, you will see a ‘‘SERVICE’’ message along with the same maintenance item code(s), every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. The 15 and 10 percent oil lif e indicator reminds you that the time is coming soon to take your vehicle in f or the required maintenance. Maintenance Minder 292 ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATORSERVICE MESSAGE MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE (S) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR — — y y (# y y
If you do not perf orm the indicated maintenance, negative mileage is displayed and begins to blink af ter the vehicle has been driven 10 miles (10 km) or more. Negative mileage means your vehicle has passed the maintenance required point. Immediately have the indicated maintenance done by your dealer. When the remaining engine oil lif e is 0 percent, the engine oil lif e indicator will blink. The display comes on everytimeyouturntheignition switch to the ON (II) position. The maintenance minder indicator ( ) also comes on and remains on in the instrument panel. When you see this message, immediately have the indicated maintenance done by your dealer. The maintenance item code or codes indicate the main and sub items required at the time of the oil change (see page ). You can switch the display to the odometer, the trip meter, and the outside temperature indicator (if equipped) by pushing the SEL/ RESET button on the dashboard repeatedly. Whentheengineoillifeis15to1 percent, the maintenance minder indicator ( ) comes on every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, then it goes out if you switch the inf ormation display. When you see this message, have the indicated maintenance perf ormed by your dealer as soon as possible.294 CONT INUED Maintenance Minder Maint enance 293 NEGATIVE MILEAGE — — y y (# y y
Your dealer will reset the display af ter completing the required maintenance service. You will see ‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the inf ormation display the next time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If maintenance service is done by someone other than your dealer, reset the maintenance minder as f ollows: Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Press the SEL/RESET button repeatedly until the engine oil lif e indicator is displayed. All maintenance items displayed on the inf ormation display are in code. For an explanation of these maintenance codes, see page . You can change the inf ormation display f rom the engine oil lif e display to the odometer, the trip meter, or the outside temperature (if equipped) every time you press and release the SEL/RESET button. When the engine oil lif e is 0 percent or negative mileage, the maintenance minder indicator ( )remainsonevenif you change the inf ormation display. Immediately have the service done, andmakesuretoresetthedisplay (see Resetting the Engine Oil Lif e Display).1. 2. 297 Maintenance Minder Resetting the Engine Oil Lif e Display Maintenance Main Items and Sub Items 294 MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM — — y y (# y y