Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual

							The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle. This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
f astened your seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belt, the beeper sounds
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on.
If a f ront passenger does not f asten
their seat belt, the indicator will
come on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.If either the driver or a f ront
passenger does not f asten their seat
belt while driving, the beeper will
sound and the indicator will f lash
again at regular intervals. For more
inf ormation, see page .
See page on petrol models and
page on diesel models.
This indicator will also come on
when you restart the engine af ter
your vehicle has run out of f uel (see
page ). You will also see the symbol ‘‘ ,’’
or this symbol with a ‘‘CHECK
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).You will also see the symbol ‘‘ ’’
(f or a driver)/‘‘ ’’ (f or a f ront
passenger), or this symbol with a
‘‘FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT’’ or
‘‘FASTEN YOUR PASSENGER’S
SEAT BELT’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display to remind you
and your passengers to f asten your
seat belts.
The seat belt system also monitors
the seat belt use of all three rear
seating positions according to each
seat belt buckle latch f unction. The
multi-inf ormation display will show
you the seat belt use on the rear seat
(see page ).22
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LampSeat Belt Reminder
Indicator
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							The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page .
You will also see the symbol ‘‘ ’’
or this symbol with an ‘‘OIL
PRESSURE LOW’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page
).If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
You will also see the symbol ‘‘ ,’’
or this symbol with a ‘‘CHECK
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds (several seconds in cold
weatherorathighaltitudes)when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. When the engine is
cold, wait f or the indicator to go of f
bef ore starting the engine.
It is hard to start the engine. This indicator goes out f aster than
normal when the outside
temperature is very low. If you experience any of the
f ollowing symptoms, there may be a
problem with the water temperature
sensor of the f uel system. Have your
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IndicatorGlow Plugs Indicator
(Diesel models only) Charging System
Indicator
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							This indicator has two f unctions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not f ully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tyres.This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock f unction. For more
inf ormation, see page .
You will also see the symbol ‘‘ ,’’
or this symbol with a ‘‘CHECK
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ). You will also see the symbol
‘‘ ,’’ or this symbol with a
‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’
message in the multi-inf ormation
display (see page ).If it remains lit af ter you f ully
release the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
You will also see the symbol
‘‘ ,’’ or this symbol with a
‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ). 1.2.
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Brake System IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
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							This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will go of f if you
have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine’s f uel system will be
disabled (see page ).This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, or if it does not come on when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position, there is a problem
with the i-SHIFT control system.
Avoid rapid acceleration, f requently
shif ting, and driving at high speed,
and have the vehicle checked by
your dealer as soon as possible.
When this indicator comes on, you
will hear a beep as a reminder. You
will also see the symbol ‘‘ ,’’ or
this symbol with a ‘‘CHECK
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).This indicator also comes on while
driving if the clutch system is
overheating. It will go of f when the
clutch system temperature comes
down. If this indicator goes of f while
driving to your dealer, you can
continue driving normally. For more
inf ormation of the i-SHIFT, see page
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i-SHIFT (A utomated
Manual Transmission)
System Indicator Immobilizer System
Indicator
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							This indicator comes on when there
is a system message on the multi-
inf ormation display. Press the INFO
button on the steering wheel to see
the message (see page ).
Most of the time, this indicator
comes on along with other indicators
in the instrument panel such as the
seat belt reminder indicator, SRS
indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates a
potential problem with your f ront
airbags. This indicator will also alert
you to a potential problem with your
side airbags, side curtain airbags, or
automatic seat belt tensioners. For
more inf ormation, see page .You will also see the symbol ‘‘ ,’’
or this symbol with a ‘‘CHECK
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display.
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IndicatorSupplemental Restraint
System Indicator
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							Do not drive the vehicle while the
indicator is on or the engine may be
damaged. This indicator shows the
temperature of the engine coolant. It
normallycomesonwhenyouturn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and goes of f af ter a f ew
seconds. In normal driving
conditions, this indicator should not
blink or stay on. In severe driving
conditions, such as very hot weather
or a long period of uphill driving, this
indicator may blink. This means the
engine coolant temperature is high.
If the indicator begins to blink while
you are driving, be sure to slow down
to prevent overheating. If the
indicator stays on, pull safely to the
side of the road and turn of f the
engine. See page f or instructions
and precautions on checking the
engine’s cooling system.You will also see the symbol ‘‘ ,’’
or this symbol with an ‘‘ENGINE
TEMP. HIGH’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display. This indicator shows the
temperature of the engine coolant. If
there is no problem, this indicator
comes on when the engine is cold. If
itcomesonwhentheengineiswarm
(normal operating temperature),
have the vehicle inspected by your
dealer as soon as possible.
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High T emperature
IndicatorLow Temperature
Indicator
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							If this happens, stop the vehicle in a
saf e place and turn of f the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will stay on,
but should go of f af ter driving a
short distance. If it does not go of f ,
or comes back on again while driving,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be turned of f ,
making the vehicle harder to steer.This indicator comes on when you
turn on the rear f og light. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
rear f og light.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the front fog lights. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
f ront f og lights. This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and goes of f
af ter the engine starts. If it comes on
at any other time, there is a problem
in the electric power steering system.
You will also see the symbol ‘‘ ,’’
or this symbol with a ‘‘CHECK
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).If you turn the steering wheel to the
f ull lef t or right position repeatedly
while stopping or driving at very low
speed, you may f eel slightly harder
steering in order to prevent damage
to the steering box caused by
overheating.
If your vehicle speed exceeds 120
km/h, a reminder tone sounds once
and the speed alarm indicator starts
to blink. The indicator will stay
blinking as long as you drive your
vehicle faster than 120 km/h. 108146
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Electric Power Steering
(EPS) IndicatorRear Fog L ight Indicator
(For some types) Front Fog L ight
Indicator (For some types)
Speed Alarm Indicator
(For some types)
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							This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
You will also see the symbol ‘‘ ,’’
or this symbol with a ‘‘CHECK
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
For more inf ormation, see page .This indicator has three f unctions:
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
You will also see the symbol
‘‘ ,’’ or this symbol with a
‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. See page f or more
inf ormation on the VSA system. This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time or it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. Take
your vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked. Without VSA, your vehicle
still has normal driving ability, but
will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement.
The VSA system indicator will also
come on when there is a problem in
the hill start assist system. For more
inf ormation, see page .1.
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Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control IndicatorVSA A ctivation Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
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							This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
This indicator has two f unctions:
If it comes on while driving [over
25 km/h (15 mph)], it indicates
that one of your vehicle’s tyres
may be low on pressure.
You will also see the symbol
‘‘ ’’ or this symbol with a
‘‘CHECK TYRE PRESSURE’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display.If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is saf e, check which
tyre has lost the pressure, and
determine the cause. If it is because
of a f lat tyre, replace the f lat tyre
with the compact spare (if equipped)
(see page ) or use the tyre repair
kit (if equipped) (see page ).
Then have the f lat tyre repaired as
soon as possible. If two or more tyres
are underinf lated, call a prof essional
towing service (see page ). This
indicator may come on unexpectedly
due to the condition of your tyres or
road surf aces. For more inf ormation,
see page .If this indicator begins to f lash,
there is a problem with the
def lation warning system. You will
also see the symbol ‘‘ ’’ or this
symbol with a ‘‘CHECK SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display. The indicator continues to
f lash f or a while (approximately 1
minute), then stays on. If this
happens, have your dealer check
the system as soon as possible.
For more inf ormation, see page
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System Indicator
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							This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door without the key in
the ignition switch.
You will also see the symbol
‘‘ ,’’ or this symbol with a
‘‘HEADLIGHTS ON’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).This indicator also comes on when
the light switch is in AUTO and the
lights turn on automatically.
You will see the symbol ‘‘ ,’’
or this symbol with a ‘‘CHECK
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display if there is a
problem with the automatic
headlight control system. The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signalling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle will f lash.
Your vehicle has the one-push turn
signal f eature to signal a lane change
easily (see page ).
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High Beam Indicator
Lights On Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
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