2007 Honda Civic DX DX-G LX EX Si Owners Owners Manual - English

User and Operator’s Vehicle Manual for 2007 Honda Civic. Engine type specification: SOHC VTEC , DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine.

2007 Honda Civic Model types:
• DX 1.8L I4 Auto
• LX 1.8L I4 Auto/Manual
• EX 1.8L I4 Auto/Manual
• LX 1.8L I4 Auto/Manual
• Si 2.0L I4 Auto/Manual

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Contents

Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls). 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection). 5
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column). 53
Features (heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control). 109
Bef ore Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading). 179
Driving (engine and transmission operation). 191
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage). 209
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses). 253
Technical Inf ormation(vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls). 277
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information). 291
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only)(how to order). 295
Index. I Service Inf ormation Summary(fluid capacities and tire pressures). last page

Driver and Passenger Safety

This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts. It explains how your airbags work. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle.
Important Safety Precautions. 6
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features. 7
Protecting Adults and Teens. 11
1. Close and Lock the Doors. 11
2. Adjust the Front Seats. 11
3. Adjust the Seat-Backs. 12
4. Adjust the Head Restraints. 13
5. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts. 14
6. Maintain a Proper Sitting
Position. 15
Advice for Pregnant Women. 16
Additional Safety Precautions. 16
Additional Information About
Your Seat Belts. 18 Seat Belt System Components. 18 Lap/Shoulder Belt. 19 Automatic Seat Belt
Tensioners. 19 Seat Belt Maintenance. 20 Additional Information About
Your Airbags. 21 Airbag System Components. 21 How Your Front Airbags
Work. 23 How Your Side Airbags Work. 26 How the Side Curtain Airbags Work. 28 How the SRS Indicator Works. 28 How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works. 29 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works. 29 Airbag Service. 30 Additional Safety Precautions. 31 Protecting Children −General Guidelines. 32 All Children Must Be
Restrained. 32 All Children Should Sit in a
Back Seat. 33 The Passenger’s Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks. 33 If You Must Drive with Several Children. 35 If a Child Requires Close
Attention. 35 Additional Safety Precautions. 35 Protecting Infants and Small
Children. 37 Protecting Infants. 37 Protecting Small Children. 38 Selecting a Child Seat. 39 Installing a Child Seat. 40 With LATCH. 41 With a Lap/Shoulder Belt. 43 With a Tether. 45 Protecting Larger Children. 46 Checking Seat Belt Fit. 46 Using a Booster Seat. 47 When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front. 48 Additional Safety Precautions. 49 Carbon Monoxide Hazard. 50 Safety Labels. 51

Index

A
Accessories and Modifications. 186
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position). 77
Accessory Power Sockets. 104
Adding Engine Coolant. 226
Additives, Engine Oil. 223
Adjusting the Steering Wheel. 74
Advice for Pregnant Women. 16
Airbag (SRS). 9, 21
Air Conditioning System. 110
Usage. 113
Air Pressure, Tires. 244
Alcohol in Gasoline. 181
Antifreeze. 226
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Indicator. 59, 204
Operation. 204
Anti-theft, Audio System. 172
Anti-theft Steering Column
Lock. 77
Audio System. 115
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking. 79
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners. 19
Automatic Speed Control. 175
Automatic Transmission. 198 Capacity, Fluid. 280 Checking Fluid Level. 230 Shifting. 198 Shift Lever Position
Indicators. 198 Shift Lever Positions. 198 Shift Lock Release. 201
B
Battery Charging System Indicator. 57, 265
Jump Starting. 261
Maintenance. 250
Specifications. 281
Before Driving. 179
Belts,Seat. 8,18
Beverage Holders. 104
Booster Seats. 47
Brakes
Anti-lock System (ABS). 204
Break-in, New Linings. 180
Bulb Replacement. 238
Fluid. 232
Parking. 102 System Design. 203 System Indicator. 58, 267 Wear Indicators. 203 Braking System. 203 Break-in, New Vehicle. 180 Brightness Control, Instruments. 72 Brights, Headlights. 71 Bulb Replacement
Back-up Lights. 238 Brake Lights. 238 Front Parking Lights. 237 Front Side Marker Lights. 237 Headlights. 234 High-mount Brake Light. 239 Specifications. 281 Turn Signal Lights. 237 Bulbs, Halogen. 234
C
Capacities Chart. 280
Carbon Monoxide Hazard. 50
Carrying Cargo. 188
I
CAUTION, Explanation of. ii CD Care. 169
CD Changer. 131, 153
CD Changer Error Messages. 133
CD Player. 126, 146
CD Player Error Messages. 131, 153
Ceiling Light. 107
Certification Label. 278
Chains, Tires. 249
Changing a Flat Tire. 255
Changing Oil
How to. 224
When to. 211
Charging System Indicator. 57, 265
Check Fuel Cap Indicator. 67
Checklist, Before Driving. 193
Child Safety. 32
Booster Seats. 47
Child Seats. 39
Important Safety
Reminders. 32, 35
Infants. 37
Large Children. 46
LATCH. 41
Risks with Airbags. 33
Small Children. 38
Tethers. 45 Warning Labels. 51 Where Should a Child Sit?. 33 Child Seats
Installing. 40 Lower Anchors. 41 Selecting. 39 Tether Anchor Points. 45 Cleaning
Seat Belts. 239 Clock. 173 Clutch Fluid. 232 CO in the Exhaust. 285 Coat Hook. 105 Cold Weather, Starting in. 194 Compact Spare Tire. 254 Console Compartment. 104 Consumer Information. 292 Controls, Instruments and. 53 Coolant
Adding. 226 Checking. 185 Proper Solution. 226 Temperature Gauge. 67 Crankcase Emissions Control
System. 285 Cruise Control Indicator. 62 Cruise Control Operation. 175 Cup Holders. 104 Customer Service Information. 292
D
DANGER, Explanation of. ii Dashboard. 3, 54
Daytime Running Lights. 72
Daytime Running Lights
Indicator. 62
Dead Battery. 261
Defects, Reporting Safety. 294
Defogger, Rear Window. 73
Defrosting the Windows. 114
Dimensions. 280
Dimming the Headlights. 71
Dipstick
Automatic Transmission. 230
Engine Oil. 183
Directional Signals. 71
Disc Brake Wear Indicators. 203
Disc Care. 169
Disc Player. 126, 146
Display Change Button. 65
Disposal of Used Oil. 226
Doors
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking. 79
Locking and Unlocking. 78
Power Door Locks. 79
DOT Tire Quality Grading＊. 282
Downshifting, Manual
Transmission. 195
Driver and Passenger Safety. 5
Driving. 191
Economy. 185
Dust and Pollen Filter. 241
E
Economy, Fuel. 185
Emergencies. 253
Battery, Jump Starting. 261
Brake System Indicator. 267
Changing a Flat Tire. 255
Charging System Indicator. 265
Checking the Fuses. 268
Hazard Warning Flashers. 73
Jump Starting. 261
Low Oil Pressure Indicator. 265
Malfunction Indicator Lamp. 266
Overheated Engine. 263 Towing. 274 Emergency Brake. 102 Emergency Flashers. 73 Emergency Towing. 274 Emergency Trunk Opener. 90 Emissions Controls. 285 Emissions Testing, State. 288 Engine
Adding Engine Coolant. 226 Coolant Temperature Gauge. 67 If It Won’t Start. 259 Malfunction Indicator
Lamp. 57, 266 Oil Life Indicator. 211 Oil Pressure Indicator. 57, 265 Oil, Synthetic. 223 Oil, What Kind to Use. 222 Overheating. 263 Specifications. 280 Speed Limiter. 197, 200 Starting. 194 Ethanol in Gasoline. 181 Evaporative Emissions Controls. 285 Exhaust Fumes. 50 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by. 16
F
Fan Control. 111
Features. 109
Filling the Fuel Tank. 181
Filters
Dust and Pollen. 241
Oil. 224
Flashers, Hazard Warning. 73
Flat Tire, Changing a. 255
Fluids
Automatic Transmission. 230
Brake. 232
Clutch. 232
Manual Transmission. 231
Power Steering. 233
Windshield Washer. 229
FM Stereo Radio
Reception. 167
Folding Rear Seat. 95
Four-way Flashers. 73
Front Airbags. 9, 23
Front Seat
Adjusting. 91
Airbags. 9, 23
Fuel. 180
Check Fuel Cap Message. 67
Economy. 185
Fill Door and Cap. 181
Gauge. 67
Low Fuel Indicator. 67
Octane Requirement. 180
Oxygenated. 180
Tank, Refueling. 181
Fuse Locations. 272
Fuses, Checking the. 268
G
Gas Mileage, Improving. 185
Gasoline. 180
Gauge. 67
Low Fuel Indicator. 62
Octane Requirement. 180
Tank, Refueling. 181
Gas Station Procedures. 181
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature. 67 Fuel. 67 Gearshift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission. 198 Manual Transmission. 196 Glove Box. 104 Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR). 189 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). 189
H
Halogen Headlight Bulbs. 234
Hazard Warning Flashers. 73
Headlights
Aiming. 234
Daytime Running Lights. 72
High Beam Indicator. 62
Reminder Beeper. 71
Replacing Halogen Bulbs. 234
Turning on. 71
Head Restraints. 94
Heated Mirrors. 102
Heating and Cooling. 110
High Altitude, Starting at. 194 High Beam Lever. 71 High-mount Brake Light. 239 Hood, Opening and Closing the. 182 Horn. 69 Hydraulic Clutch. 232
I
Identification Number, Vehicle. 278
If the Engine Overheats. 263
If the Engine Wont Start. 259
Ignition
Keys. 75
Switch. 77
Timing Control System. 286
Immobilizer System. 76
Important Safety Precautions. 6
Indicators
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake). 59
Brake (Parking and Brake
System). 58
Charging System. 57, 265
Cruise Control. 62
DRL (Daytime Running
Lights). 62
Indicators
High Beam. 62 Key (Immobilizer System). 59 Lights ON. 63 Low Fuel. 63 Low Oil Pressure. 57, 265 Maintenance Minder. 60, 211 Malfunction Lamp. 266 REV Limit. 61 Security System. 63 Side Airbag Off. 58 SRS. 58 Trunk Open. 62 Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning. 59 Washer Level. 61 Indicators, Instrument
Panel. 55, 57 Infant Restraint. 37 Infant Seats
Installing. 40 Tether Anchor Points. 45 Inflation, Proper Tire. 244 Information Display. 64 Inside Mirror. 101 Inspection, Tire. 245 Installing a Child Seat. 40 Instrument Panel. 3, 54 Instrument Panel Brightness. 72 Instrument and Controls. 53 Interior Lights. 107 Introduction. i
J
Jacking up the Vehicle. 256
Jack, Tire. 255
Jump Starting. 261
K
Keys. 75
Parking. 71
Turn Signal. 71
Load Limits. 189
LOCK (Ignition Key Position). 77
Locks
Anti-theft Steering Column. 77
Fuel Fill Door. 181
Power Door. 79
Trunk. 89
Low Coolant Level. 185
Low Fuel Indicator. 63
Low Oil Pressure Indicator. 57, 265
Lower Anchors. 41
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a. 195
Lubricant Specifications Chart. 280
Luggage, Storing (Cargo). 188

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