Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual
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Two f actors normally contribute to causing corrosion in your vehicle: Removal of paint and protective coatings f rom the exterior and underside of the vehicle.Many corrosion-preventive measures are built into your vehicle. You can help keep your vehicle f rom corroding by perf orming some simple periodic maintenance: Repair chips and scratches in the paint as soon as you discover them. Inspect and clean out the drain holes in the bottom of the doors and body. Check the floor coverings for dampness. Carpeting and f loor mats may remain damp f or a long time, especially in winter. This dampness can eventually cause the f loor panels to corrode.Use a high-pressure spray to clean the underside of your vehicle. This is especially important in areas that use road salt in winter. It is also a good idea in humid climates and areas subject to salty air. Be caref ul of the ABS wheel sensors and wiring at each wheel. Have the corrosion-preventive coatings on the underside of your vehicle inspected and repaired periodically. Moisture trapped in body cavities. Dirtandroadsaltthatcollectsin hollows on the underside of the vehicle stays damp, promoting corrosion in that area. 1. 2. Corrosion Prot ect ion Appearance Care526 09/01/28 18:43:15 32SMG631_531
This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their vehicles. It gives you inf ormation about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do to correct it. If the problem has stranded you on the side of the road, you may be able to get going again. If not, you will also f ind instructions on getting your vehicle towed...................... Compact Spare Tyre . 528 ................... Changing a Flat Tyre . 530 ................................... Honda TRK . 537 ............. If the Engine Won’t Start . 552 ................................ Jump Starting . 554 If the Engine Overheats ......................... (Petrol models) . 557 If the Engine Overheats ......................... (Diesel models) . 561 ......... Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 563 ........................ Oil Level Indicator . 564 .......... Charging System Indicator . 565 Malf unction Indicator Lamp ......................... (Petrol models) . 566 Malf unction Indicator Lamp ......................... (Diesel models) . 567 .......................... PGM-FI Warning . 568 ............... Brake System Indicator . 569 .............................................. Fuses . 570 Fuses Locations ......................... (Petrol models) . 574 Fuses Locations ......................... (Diesel models) . 576 ...................... Emergency Towing . 578 T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed Taking Care of the Unexpected 527 09/01/28 18:43:18 32SMG631_532
Use the compact spare tyre as a temporary replacement only. Get your regular tyre repaired or replaced, and put it back on your vehicle as soon as you can. Check the inf lation pressure of the compact spare tyre every time you check the other tyres. It should be inf lated to: Follow these precautions: Never exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). This tyre gives a harsher ride and less traction on some road surf aces. Use greater caution while driving. Do not mount snow chains on the compact spare tyre.Do not use your compact spare tyre on another vehicle unless it is thesamemakeandmodel. Do not use more than one compact spare tyre at the same time. Replace the tyre when you can see the tread wear indicator bars. The replacement should be the same size and design tyre, mounted on the same wheel. The spare tyre is not designed to be mounted on a regular wheel, and the spare wheel is not designed f or mounting a regular tyre. Thecompactsparetyreissmaller than the regular tyre. Your vehicle’s ground clearance reduces when the compact spare tyre is installed. Driving over road debris or bumps could possibly damage the underside of your vehicle. Do not use the compact spare tyre if you are towing a trailer. Do not initialise the def lation warning system, because the compact spare tyre is smaller than the regular tyre. T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed Compact Spare T yre (For some t ypes) 528 INDICATOR LOCATION MARK TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm, 60 psi) 09/01/28 18:43:29 32SMG631_533
(For Australian model) Where: ‘‘A’’ kg is the maximum Load Rating ‘‘B’’ is the equivalent Load Index ‘‘C’’ is the Speed Category Symbol ‘‘D’’ is the equivalent speed in km/h Temporary spare tyre f itted to this vehicle must have a maximum load rating of not less than ‘‘A’’ kg, or a load index of ‘‘B’’ and a speed category symbol of not less than ‘‘C’’ (‘‘D’’ km/h). Drive with caution when the temporary spare tyre is fitted. Do not exceed 80 km/h. Re-install normal wheel as soon as possible.D km/h (Speed) C Speed Category Symbol A Maximum Load RatingB Load Index Compact Spare Tyre Normal TyreCompact Spare Tyre Wheel T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed Compact Spare T yre (For some t ypes) 529 130 km/h M 800 kg 100 T135/90D15 100M 225/45R17 91Y15x4T 09/01/28 18:43:38 32SMG631_534
If you have a f lat tyre while driving, stop in a saf e place to change it. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or an area that is far away from the traffic lanes.Use the jack that came with your vehicle. If you try to raise another vehicle with this jack or use another jack to raise your vehicle, the vehicle or jack can be damaged. Your vehicle is equipped with the tyre sealant kit instead of the spare tyre. This kit is available f or easy repair of a f lat tyre (see page ). See Owner’s Manual. See page f or your jack type.Place jack underneath reinf orced area. Never get under vehicle when supported by jack. Jack Label f or EU models 1. 2. 3.2. 1. 3. 537 592 On vehicles with spare tyre On vehicles with Honda TRK Changing a Flat Tyre T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed530 The vehicle can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath. Follow the directions for changing a tyre exactly, and never get under the vehicle when it is supported only by the jack. 09/01/28 18:43:48 32SMG631_535
Open the tailgate. Raise the luggage area f loor by lif ting up on the strap. Hook the strap on the back of the luggage area cover (if equipped) to keep the f loor lid open. The tools are in the rear lef t side compartment in the luggage area. Park the vehicle on f irm, level and non-slippery ground. Put the transmission in Park (automatic) or reverse (manual/i-SHIFT). Apply the parking brake. If you are towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer. Turn on the hazard warning lights, and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. Have all the passengers get out of the vehicle while you change the tyre. 2. 3.4. 5. 1. CONT INUED Changing a Flat Tyre T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed531 SPARE TYRETOOL KIT JACK 09/01/29 17:56:59 32SMG631_536
Remove the under-f loor box and take out the vinyl bag and the tyre net. Put the under-f loor box back in place, then lower the f loor lid. Unscrew the wing bolt and take the spare tyre out of its well. Place blocks in front and back of the wheel diagonally opposite the tyre you are changing. Turn the jack’s end bracket anticlockwise to loosen it, then remove the jack. Take the tool bag out of the rear side compartment. Remove the cover by turning the handle anticlockwise, then pulling out the cover. Unlatch the f astening strap by squeezing the tabs.9. 7. 8. 6. 10. 11. T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed Changing a Flat Tyre 532 UNDER-FLOOR BOX VINYL BAG, TYRE NET 09/01/28 18:44:06 32SMG631_537
Use the extension and the wheel nut wrench as shown to raise the vehicleuntiltheflattyreisoff the ground. Remove the wheel nuts, then remove the f lat tyre. Handle the wheel nuts caref ully; they may be hot f rom driving. Place the f lat tyre on the ground with the outside surf ace f acing up. Place the jack under the jacking point nearest the tyre you need to change. Turn the end bracket clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point. Make sure the jacking point tab is restinginthejacknotch. Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn with the wheel nut wrench. 12. 13. 14. 15. CONT INUED Changing a Flat Tyre T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed533 JACKING POINT WHEEL NUT WRENCHEXTENSION WHEEL NUTS WHEEL NUT WRENCH 09/01/28 18:44:14 32SMG631_538
Bef ore mounting the spare tyre, wipeanydirtoff themounting surface of the wheel and hub with a clean cloth. Wipe the hub carefully;itmaybehotfrom driving.Put on the spare tyre. Put the wheel nuts back on f inger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wrench until the wheel is f irmly against the hub. Do not try to tighten the wheel nuts f ully. Lower the vehicle to the ground, and remove the jack. Do not attempt to forcibly pry the wheel cover of f with a screwdriver or other tool. The wheel cover cannot be removed without f irst removing the wheel nuts.16. 17. 18.On some models Changing a Flat Tyre T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed534 BRAKE HUB WHEEL NUT WHEEL COVER 09/01/28 18:44:22 32SMG631_539
Tighten the wheel nuts securely in the same crisscross pattern. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service f acility. Tighten the wheel nuts to:On some types, remove the centre capbeforestoringtheflattyrein the luggage area. Store the wheel cover or centre cap in the luggage area. Make sure it does not get scratched or damaged.Put the f lat tyre in the supplied vinyl bag. Place the f lat tyre on the luggage area f loor. Make sure to place the under-f loor storage area lid (if equipped) on the upper position and put the f lat tyre on the lid. 19. 20. 21. 22. CONT INUED Changing a Flat Tyre T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed535 CENTRE CAP 108 N·m (11 kgf·m , 80 lbf·ft) 09/01/28 18:44:31 32SMG631_540