Honda Civic Dx G 2009 Owners Manual
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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 has been parked with the engine of f f or 6 hours or more. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40° and 95°F (4° and 35°C). If the testing f acility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you will be requested to return at a later date to complete the test. If you must get the vehicle retested within the next two or three days, you can condition the vehicle f or retesting by doing the f ollowing. Make sure the gas tank is nearly, but not completely, f ull (around 3/4).Keep the vehicle in Park (automatic transmission) or neutral (manual transmission). Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm,andholditthereuntilthe temperature gauge rises to at least 1/4of thescale(about3minutes). Without touching the accelerator pedal, let the engine idle f or 20 seconds. 1. 2. 3.4. 5. 6. CONT INUED T esting of Readiness Codes Emissions T est ing T echnical Inf ormation 375 — — y y (# y y
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 seconds).Then drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traf f ic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast f or several seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine of f f or 30 minutes. If the testing f acility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer. 7. 8. 9. Emissions T est ing 376 — — y y (# y y
.... 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 — — y y (# y y
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 give us this inf ormation: Vehicle Identif ication Number (see page ) Name and address of the dealer who services your vehicle Date of purchase Mileage on your vehicle Your name, address, and tele- phone number A detailed description of the problem Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands:362 Cust omer Service Inf ormat ion 378 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Automobile Customer Service Mail Stop 500-2N-7A 1919 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, California 90501-2746 Tel: (800) 999-1009Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1B 2K8 Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Toronto (416) 287-4776 Bella International P.O. Box 190816 San Juan, PR 00919-0816 Tel: (787) 620-7546 Customer Relations — — y y (# y y
µµ µµ µµ µµ µ Your new vehicle is covered by these 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 of the muf f ler owns the vehicle. this warranty gives up to 100% credit toward a replacement battery.a seat belt that f ails to f unction properly is covered by a limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet f or details. covers all Honda replacement parts against defects in materials and workmanship. Honda accessories are covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other f actors. Please read your warranty booklet f or details.all exterior body panels are covered f or rust-through f rom the inside f or the specif ied time period with no mileage limit. Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2009 Honda warranty inf ormation booklet that came with your vehicle f or precise inf ormation on warranty coverages. Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manuf acturer. Tire warranty inf ormation is in a separate booklet. Please ref er to the 2009 warranty manual that came with your vehicle. Warranty Coverages U.S. Owners Canadian Owners New Vehicle L imit ed Warrant yReplacement Bat t ery L imit ed Warranty Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect s Warrant y and Emissions Perf ormance WarrantyReplacement Muf f ler L if et ime Limited Warranty Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed WarrantySeat Belt Limited Warranty Replacement Part s L imit ed Warranty Accessory Limited Warranty Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant yWarrant y and Cust omer Relat ions 379 — — y y (# y y
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 addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.To contact NHTSA, you may call the VehicleSafetyHotlinetoll-freeat 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to ; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other inf ormation about motor vehicle safety from . Reporting Saf ety Def ects (U.S. Vehicles) 380 http://www.saf ercar.gov http://www.saf ercar.gov — — y y (# y y
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 by providing in-depth troubleshooting inf ormation f or each electrical circuit in your vehicle. Describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts. Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Service Manual: Electrical T roubleshooting Manual: Body Repair Manual: (U.S. only) Authorized Manuals Authorized Manuals 381 Form Description 2006-2009 Honda Civic 2/4 Door Service Manual 2006-2009 Honda Civic 2/4 Door Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2006-2009 Model Series Honda Civic 2/4 Door Body Repair Manual 2009 Honda Civic 4 Door Owner’s Manual 2009 Honda Civic Navigation System Owner’s Manual 2009 Honda Civic Honda Service History 2009 Honda Civic 4 Door Quick Start Guide Order Form for Previous Years-Indicate Year and Model Desired Publication Form Number 61SNA08 61SNA08EL 61SNA30 31SNA630 31SNA820 31SNAM30 31SNAQ30 HON-R www. helminc. com — — y y (# y y
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 Airbag Of f ...................... Indicator Works . 30 How the Side Airbag Of f ...................... Indicator Works . 30 .. How the SRS Indicator Works . 29 How Your Front Airbags ......................................... Work . 24 ... How Your Side Airbags Work . 27 How Your Side Curtain Airbags ......................................... Work . 29 ........................ SRS Components . 21 .............. Air Conditioning System . 110 ....................... Air Pressure, Tires . 325...................................... Antif reeze . 304 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ............................... Indicator . 60, 276 ................................... Operation . 276 .............. Anti-thef t, Audio System . 205 Anti-thef t Steering Column .............................................. Lock . 80 ............................................ Armrest . 97 ................................ Audio System . 114 ..... Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 83 ......................... Auto Door Locking . 83 ..................... Auto Door Unlocking . 85 ... Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19 ............. Automatic Speed Control . 208 .............. Automatic Transmission . 270 .......................... Capacity, Fluid . 365 ............... Checking Fluid Level . 308 ....................................... Shif ting . 270 Shif t Lever Position ............................... Indicators . 270 ................ Shif t Lever Positions . 271 .................... Shif t Lock Release . 273 ...................... Auxiliary Input Jack . 204Battery Charging System ........................... Indicator . 65, 349 ............................ Jump Starting . 344 .............................. Maintenance . 332 ............................ Specif ications . 366 .............................. Bef ore Driving . 247 .................................... Belts,Seat .8,18 ......................... Beverage Holders . 108 ....... Bluetooth HandsFreeLink. 211 Brakes ........... Anti-lock System (ABS) . 276 ............. Break-in, New Linings . 248 .................... Bulb Replacement . 315 ........................................... Fluid . 310 ................. Pad Wear Indicators . 275 ....................................... Parking . 105 ................. System Indicator . 59, 351 ............................. Braking System . 275 ................. Break-in, New Vehicle . 248 .. Brightness Control, Instruments . 75 Index AB INDEX I — — y y (# y y
Î 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, Halogen . 312............... DANGER, Explanation of . iii ................................... Dashboard . 3, 56 ................ Daytime Running Lights . 74 ......... Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 380 ........................ Def og and Def rost . 113 ................ Def ogger, Rear Window . 76 .............. Def rosting the Windows . 113 .................................... Dimensions . 364 ............... Dimming the Headlights . 73 Dipstick .......... Automatic Transmission . 308 .................................. Engine Oil . 251 .......................... Directional Signals . 73 Disc Brake Pad Wear ................................... Indicators . 275 ............................ Disc Player . 125, 161 .................. Display Change Button . 66 ..................... Disposal of Used Oil . 304 ......................................... Card, PC . 170 ............................ Capacities Chart . 365 ............. Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51 ............................. Carrying Cargo . 259 ............. CAUTION, Explanation of . iii .............................. CD Player . 125, 161 .................................. Ceiling Light . 106 ........................ Certif ication Label . 362 ............................................ Chains . 331 .................... Changing a Flat Tire . 337Changing Oil ........................................ How to . 302 ...................................... When to . 291 ... Charging System Indicator . 65, 349 .............. Check Fuel Cap Message . 69 ............ Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 265 ..................................... Child Saf ety . 33 Child Seats ............. LATCH Anchor System . 42 ........................... Lower Anchors . 42 ................ Tether Anchor Points . 45 .................. Childproof Door Locks . 82 ......................... Clock, Setting the . 206 ................................... Clutch Fluid . 311 ........................ CO in the Exhaust . 372 ............ Cold Weather, Starting in . 266 .............................. Compact Spare . 336 ................. Console Compartment . 108 ................. Consumer Inf ormation . 378 ............. Controls, Instruments and . 55 Coolant ........................................ Adding . 304 .................................... Checking . 253 ......................... Proper Solution . 304 ................... Temperature Gauge . 70Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................ System . 372 ............ Cruise Control Operation . 208 .... Customer Service Inf ormation . 378 Index CD II — — y y (# y y