Honda 2007 Civic Hatchback - User Manual

This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it
is sold.
The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time
without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
Although this manual is applicable to both right-hand and left-hand drive models, the illustrations contained in this
manual mainly refer to the left-hand drive models.
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right-hand drive models.
This owner’s manual covers all versions. Therefore, you may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not
on your particular vehicle.
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Honda 2007 Civic Hatchback Specifications

General

Brand	Honda
Model	2007 Civic Hatchback
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

A Few Words About Safety

Driver and Passenger Safety

Seat Belts

Information on seat belt use, importance, and proper positioning.

Airbags

Details on airbags, SRS, and their operation.

Protecting Adults and Teens

Proper protection for adult and teen passengers, seat adjustments.

Advice for Pregnant Women

Safety advice for pregnant women when driving or riding.

Protecting Children - General Guidelines

Larger children

Guidelines for restraining larger children with seat belts and booster seats.

All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat

Recommends children sit in the back seat for increased safety.

The Passenger’s Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks

Warns about risks of passenger airbags to infants and small children.

Small Children

Guidelines for restraining small children in an upright child restraint system.

Protecting Infants and Small Children

Protecting Infants

Information on proper restraint for infants in rear-facing systems.

Rearward Facing Child Restraint System Placement

Guidance on correct placement of rearward facing child restraints.

Protecting Small Children

Guidelines for restraining small children in front-facing systems.

Child Restraint System Placement

Selecting a Child Restraint System

Installing a Child Restraint System

Child Restraint System for EU Countries

Installing a Child Restraint System with the Lower Anchorages

Installing a Child Restraint System with a Lap;Shoulder Belt

Installing a Child Restraint System with a Tether

Protecting Larger Children

Checking Seat Belt Fit

Using a Booster Seat

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Safety Labels

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Windscreen Wipers and Washers

Turn Signals and Headlights

Headlights

Headlights, Front and Rear Fog Lights

Parking Brake

Interface Dial

Vents and Heating

Climate Control System

Operation of automatic and semi-automatic climate control systems.

Voice Control System

Audio System

Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system)

Operation of the radio, disc player, and tape player.

Audio System (on vehicles with navigation system)

Operation of the audio system with navigation, including radio and disc player.

Security System

Cruise Control

Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) System

Using the HFT system for hands-free phone calls.

Before Driving

Break-in Period

Fuel Recommendation

Recommended fuel types and octane ratings for petrol and diesel models.

Service Station Procedures

Oil Check

Engine Coolant Check

Driving

Driving Guidelines

Preparing to Drive

Starting the Engine

Procedures for starting the engine in petrol and diesel models.

Manual Transmission

Operation of the manual transmission and recommended shift points.

i-SHIFT (Automated Manual Transmission)

Operation of the i-SHIFT transmission, including automatic and manual modes.

Parking

Braking System

Information on front and rear disc brakes, ABS, and brake wear indicators.

Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

How ABS and EBD systems work and ABS indicator functions.

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System

How VSA system helps stabilize the vehicle and its indicators.

Driving in Bad Weather

Towing a Trailer

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety

Eliminating potential hazards and safety precautions for maintenance.

Maintenance Schedule

Required maintenance schedule for keeping the vehicle in peak condition.

Owner’s Maintenance Checks

Items to check regularly and how to check them.

Fluid Locations

Adding Engine Oil

How to add engine oil and recommended oil types.

Adding Engine Coolant

How to add engine coolant and precautions.

Manual Transmission Fluid

Brake and Clutch Fluid

Air Cleaner Element

Fuel Filter

Lights

Air Conditioning System

Wiper Blades

Tyres

Information on tyre inflation, inspection, maintenance, and replacement.

Checking the Battery

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Compact Spare Tyre

Changing a Flat Tyre

Step-by-step instructions for changing a flat tyre.

Honda TRK (Tyre Sealant Kit)

Using the tyre sealant kit for temporary flat tyre repair.

If the Engine Won’t Start

Diagnosing and troubleshooting starting problems.

Jump Starting

Procedure and precautions for jump starting a vehicle.

If the Engine Overheats

Steps to take if the engine overheats.

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

What to do if the low oil pressure indicator comes on.

Oil Level Indicator

What to do if the oil level indicator comes on.

Charging System Indicator

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Explanations of the malfunction indicator lamp for petrol models.

PGM-FI Warning

What to do if the PGM-FI warning appears.

Brake System Indicator

What to do if the brake system indicator comes on.

Fuses

Fuse Locations

Emergency Towing

Procedures and equipment for professional towing services.