Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual

							Fluid L ocations (Petrol models)
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WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange handle)ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR
CLUTCH FLUID
(Black cap) 1.4
engine model with i-SHIFT
Right-hand drive type is shown.RADIATOR CAP BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
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							Fluid L ocations (Petrol models)
Maint enance457
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
RADIATOR CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange handle)ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR 1.8
engine model
BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
Left-hand drive type is shown.CLUTCH FLUID
(Black cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
Manual transmission only
Automatic transmission only
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							Fluid L ocations (Diesel models)
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WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap) EXPANSION
TANK
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange handle) ENGINE OIL FILL CAPBRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
CLUTCH FLUID
(Black cap)
Right-hand drive type is shown.
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							Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on the valve cover. Pour the
oil slowly and caref ully so you do not
spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment.Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap, and
tighten it securely. Let the engine
warm up and turn of f the engine, let
it sit f or approximately 3 minutes,
then check the oil level on the
engine oil dipstick. Do not f ill above
the upper mark; you could damage
the engine.Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade
detergentoil.Itishighly
recommended that you use genuine
Honda Motor Oil, ‘‘ACEA A1/B1,’’
‘‘ACEA A3/B3,’’ or ‘‘ACEA A5/B5’’
in your vehicle for as long as you
own it.
This oil is f ormulated to help your
engine use less f uel.
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Recommended Engine Oil
European models
A dding Engine Oil (Petrol models)
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ENGINE OIL FILL CAP 1.4
engine model 1.8engine model
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
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							You can select the proper SAE/
ACEA viscosity oil f or your vehicle
according to this chart:Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade deter-
gent oil. It is highly recommended
that you use genuine Honda Motor
Oil in your vehicle f or as long as you
own it.
You can select the proper SAE
viscosity oil f or your vehicle
according to this chart:AlwaysuseanAPIserviceSLor
higher grade f uel-ef f icient oil. This
oil is f ormulated to help your engine
use less f uel.
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability.Except f or European models
Engine Oil A dditives
A dding Engine Oil (Petrol models)
Maint enance460
Ambient Temperature Ambient Temperature
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							Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on the valve cover. Pour the
oil slowly and caref ully so you do not
spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment.Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap, and
tighten it securely. Let the engine
warm up and turn of f the engine, let
it sit f or approximately 3 minutes,
then check the oil level on the
engine oil dipstick. Do not f ill above
the upper mark; you could damage
the engine.Always use a synthetic motor oil that
meets the ACEA specif ications, and
is the proper viscosity as shown in
the f ollowing chart. When using
synthetic oil, you must f ollow the oil
and filter change intervals shown by
the maintenance schedule.
It is highly recommended that you
use genuine Honda Motor Oil or
0W-30 synthetic motor oil meeting
the minimum specif ication: ‘‘ACEA
A1/B1,’’ ‘‘ACEA A3/B3,’’ or ‘‘ACEA
A5/B5.’’
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Recommended Engine Oil
A dding Engine Oil (Diesel models)
Maint enance
On vehicles wit hout DPF
461
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
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							Î
Î You can select the proper ACEA/
SAE viscosity oil f or your vehicle
according to this chart:Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability. It is highly recommended that you
use genuine Honda Motor Oil or
0W-30 synthetic motor oil meeting
the specif ication: ‘‘ACEA C2’’ or
‘‘ACEA C3.’’
You can select the proper ACEA/
SAE viscosity oil f or your vehicle
according to this chart:
NOTE: 0W-30 oil is f ormulated to
improve f uel economy.
NOTE: 0W-30 is f ormulated to
improve f uel economy.Engine Oil A dditives
A dding Engine Oil (Diesel models)
Maint enance
On vehicles wit h DPF only
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Ambient Temperature
Ambient Temperature
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							If the coolant level in the reserve
tank is at or below the MIN line, add
coolant to bring it up to the MAX line.
Inspect the cooling system f or leaks.Always use genuine Honda All
Season Antif reeze/Coolant Type 2.
This coolant is pre-mixed with 50
percent antif reeze and 50 percent
distilled water. Never add straight
antif reeze or plain water.The cooling system contains many
aluminium components that can
corrode if an improper antif reeze is
used. Some antif reeze, even though
labelled as saf e f or aluminium parts,
may not provide adequate protection.
If the reserve tank is completely
empty, you should also check the
coolant level in the radiator.
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A dding Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant (Pet rol models)
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Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.RESERVE TANK
RESERVE TANK 1.4
engine model1.8engine model
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							Make sure the engine and radiator
are cool.
Relieve any pressure in the cooling
system by turning the radiator cap
anticlockwise, without pressing
down.
Remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning
anticlockwise.The coolant level should be up to
the base of the f iller neck. Add
coolant if it is low.
Pourthecoolantslowlyand
caref ully so you do not spill any.
Clean up any spills immediately; it
could damage components in the
engine compartment.
Put the radiator cap back on, and
tighten it fully.Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
Fill it to half way between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle’s
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components. 4.
5.6. 1.
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3.
Engine Coolant (Pet rol models)
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RESERVE TANK 1.4
engine model 1.8engine model
RADIATOR CAP RADIATOR CAP1.4engine model is shown.
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							If the coolant level in the expansion
tank is at or below the MIN line, add
coolant to bring it up to the MAX line.
Inspect the cooling system f or leaks.Always use genuine Honda All
Season Antif reeze/Coolant Type 2.
This coolant is pre-mixed with 50
percent antif reeze and 50 percent
distilled water. Never add straight
antif reeze or plain water.
The cooling system contains many
aluminium components that can
corrode if an improper antif reeze is
used. Some antif reeze, even though
labelled as saf e f or aluminium parts,
may not provide adequate protection.
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A dding Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant (Diesel models)
Maint enance465
Removing the expansion
tank cap while the engine is
hot can cause the coolant to
spray out, seriously scalding
you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the expansion tank
cap.EXPANSION
TANK
MIN LINEMAX LINE
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