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Honda Civic Si 2005 User Manual

Honda Civic Si 2005
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Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety................................................................................................................ ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance................................................................................................................... 4
Driver and Passenger Safety ............................................................................................................ 7
Seat belts, SRS, and child protection.
Instruments and Controls................................................................................................................. 49
Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column.
Features
.............................................................................................................................................. 85
Heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, and cruise control.
Before Driving.................................................................................................................................. 109
Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading.
Driving
.............................................................................................................................................. 121
Engine and transmission operation.
Maintenance..................................................................................................................................... 129
Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte
d...................................................................................................... 165
Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses.
Technical Information..................................................................................................................... 189
Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................ 201
Warranty and contact information.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...................................................................................................... 205
How to order.
Index..................................................................................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
Fluid capacities and tire pressures.
Owner's Identification Form

Table of Contents

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Honda Civic Si 2005 Specifications

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BrandHonda
ModelCivic Si 2005
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to the Owner's Manual

Understanding the Owner's Manual Purpose

Explains the manual's role in operating controls, understanding features, and referring to it later.

Your Vehicle at a Glance: Interior Overview

Key Interior Component Identification

Identifies major interior components and controls shown in diagrams.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Important Safety Precautions Overview

Highlights critical safety recommendations for safe vehicle operation.

Vehicle Safety Features: Systems for Protection

Details the vehicle's safety features like the safety cage, crush zones, and seat belts.

Seat Belts: Proper Usage and Importance

Explains why seat belts are essential, how they protect occupants, and proper wearing techniques.

Airbags: System Function and Potential Hazards

Describes the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbags and their potential hazards.

Protecting Children: General Guidelines

Child Restraint Requirements for Vehicle Occupancy

Emphasizes that all children must be restrained, with specific rules for infants and small children.

Child Seating: Back Seat Safety vs. Front Airbag Risks

Highlights back seat safety for children and risks of front airbag deployment.

Protecting Infants: Rear-Facing Child Seat Guidelines

Provides guidance on using rear-facing child seats for infants, including placement.

Protecting Small Children: Forward-Facing Seat Use

Details the use of forward-facing child seats for children over one year old.

Instruments and Controls: Vehicle Operation

Control Locations: Interior Layout Overview

Provides a diagram showing the location of various controls within the vehicle's interior.

Instrument Panel Indicators: Understanding Warning Lights

Explains the meaning of various indicators on the instrument panel.

Indicator Lights: Parking Brake, Turn Signals, High Beams, and Hatch

Details indicator lights for parking brake, turn signals, high beams, and hatch status.

Indicator Lights: Fuel, Washer Fluid, Cruise Control, and ABS

Explains indicator lights for fuel, washer fluid, cruise control, and ABS.

Gauges: Odometer, Trip Meter, and Fuel Level Monitoring

Temperature Gauge: Engine Coolant Level Monitoring

Explains the engine coolant temperature gauge and its readings.

Controls Near Steering Wheel: Headlights, Wipers, and Signals

Windshield Wipers/Washers and Rear Window Wiper/Washer

Provides instructions for operating windshield and rear window wipers/washers.

Turn Signal and Headlights: Operation and Beams

Explains how to use turn signals, headlights, and switch between high and low beams.

Steering Wheel Adjustment and Rear Window Defogger

Steering Wheel Adjustment for Driving Position

Provides instructions on adjusting the steering wheel for optimal driving position and safety.

Keys and Locks: Vehicle Access and Security Systems

Immobilizer System: Theft Deterrent Functionality

Describes the immobilizer system's function in preventing vehicle theft.

Ignition Switch Positions and Operation

Details the ignition switch positions and their impact on vehicle operation.

Door Locks: Power and Manual Operation Methods

Explains how to operate power and manual door locks, including the hatch.

Remote Transmitter: Button Functions and Care

Remote Transmitter Battery Replacement Guide

Provides instructions for replacing the battery in the remote transmitter.

Seats and Adjustments: Comfort and Ergonomics

Front Seat Adjustments: Forward, Backward, and Recline

Details how to adjust front seats for forward/backward movement and seat-back angle.

Head Restraints and Rear Seat Access Mechanisms

Explains head restraint adjustment and rear seat access methods.

Folding Rear Seat for Increased Cargo Capacity

Describes how to fold the rear seat to expand cargo space.

Carrying Cargo: Storage and Load Limits

Load Limits: Calculating Vehicle Capacity and Safety

Explains how to determine vehicle load limits and safety considerations.

Carrying Items Safely in Passenger Compartment and Cargo Area

Provides guidelines for securely storing items in the passenger compartment and cargo area.

Driving: Operation and Vehicle Systems

Preparing to Drive: Pre-Drive Inspection Checklist

Lists essential checks and adjustments to perform before driving the vehicle.

Starting the Engine: Procedures and Cold Weather Operation

Details engine starting procedures, including cold weather and altitude considerations.

Manual Transmission: Shifting and Operation

Shifting Gears: Clutch Use and Smooth Operation

Explains proper gear shifting techniques and clutch pedal usage for smooth operation.

Recommended Shift Points for Fuel Economy

Provides recommended shift points for optimal fuel economy and emissions control.

Parking and Towing Your Vehicle

Proper Parking Procedures and Safety Tips

Details correct parking procedures, including parking brake use and wheel positioning.

Braking System: Design and Operation

Braking System Design and Wear Indicators

Explains the braking system design, including wear indicators and brake fluid checks.

Anti-lock Brakes (ABS): System Function and Safety

ABS Operation and Important Safety Reminders

Describes ABS operation, safety reminders, and indicator light meanings.

Maintenance: Overview and Safety Precautions

Maintenance Safety: Preventing Potential Hazards

Highlights critical safety precautions to take before performing maintenance.

Maintenance Schedule: Normal vs. Severe Conditions Selection

Explains how to choose between normal and severe maintenance schedules based on driving.

Maintenance Record: Tracking Service History and Receipts

Provides pages to record completed maintenance, including dates and dealer stamps.

Service Station Procedures and Fuel Economy

Fluid Locations: Identifying Engine and Other Reservoirs

Identifies the locations of essential fluid reservoirs under the hood.

Adding Engine Oil: Recommended Type and Procedure

Explains how to add engine oil, recommended types, and viscosity.

Changing Engine Oil and Filter: Step-by-Step Guide

Details the process of changing the engine oil and filter.

Engine Coolant and Windshield Washer Fluid Checks

Adding Engine Coolant: Procedures and Warnings

Provides instructions for adding engine coolant and warnings about hot coolant.

Transmission Fluid: Checking and Changing Manual Fluid

Brake Fluid and Clutch Fluid Maintenance

Brake Fluid and Clutch Fluid Level Checks

Explains how to check and maintain brake fluid and clutch fluid levels.

Lights: Headlight Aiming and Bulb Replacement

Replacing Headlight Bulbs: Step-by-Step Procedures

Provides a step-by-step guide for replacing headlight bulbs.

Replacing Front Turn Signal Bulbs

Details the procedure for replacing front turn signal bulbs.

Replacing Side Marker Bulbs

Explains how to replace side marker light bulbs.

Wiper Blades: Condition Check and Replacement Guide

Tire Inflation Guidelines and Pressure Checks

Recommended Tire Pressures for Driving Conditions

Provides recommended cold tire pressures for various driving conditions.

Tire Inspection and Maintenance: Wear and Alignment

Covers tire inspection for damage, wear, and the importance of wheel alignment.

Tire Rotation and Replacement: Maximizing Tire Life

Explains tire rotation procedures and guidelines for tire replacement.

Winter Driving: Tire Chains and Snow Tire Use

Checking the Battery: Terminals and Basic Maintenance

Vehicle Storage: Preparation for Extended Periods

Taking Care of the Unexpected: Troubleshooting Guide

Compact Spare Tire: Temporary Usage and Precautions

Explains the proper use of the compact spare tire, including speed limits.

Changing a Flat Tire: Step-by-Step Procedure

Provides comprehensive, step-by-step instructions for safely changing a flat tire.

If the Engine Won't Start: Diagnosing Issues

Starter Motor Issues: No Start or Slow Operation Diagnosis

Diagnoses engine starting problems related to the starter motor's operation.

Starter Operates Normally: Engine Not Starting Diagnosis

Troubleshoots engine start failures when the starter motor sounds normal.

Jump Starting a Vehicle: Battery and Cable Connection Procedure

Engine Overheating: Diagnosis and Immediate Actions

Overheating Engine: Identifying Causes and Necessary Steps

Explains how to identify engine overheating causes and the immediate actions to take.

Low Oil Pressure Indicator: Immediate Action Required

Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Emission System Warnings

Brake System Indicator: Fluid Level and Pedal Feel Checks

Manually Closing the Moonroof in Case of Electrical Failure

Fuses: Checking and Replacing Blown Fuses

Fuse Locations: Interior and Under-Hood Fuse Boxes

Identifies the locations of interior and under-hood fuse boxes.

Replacing Fuses: Identifying and Replacing Blown Fuses

Details how to identify blown fuses and replace them correctly.

Emergency Towing Procedures for Vehicle Recovery

Towing Your Vehicle: Equipment and Safety Precautions

Explains towing methods and safety precautions for vehicle recovery.

Technical Information: Specifications and Emissions Control

Vehicle Identification Numbers: VIN and Engine Codes

Locates and explains vehicle identification numbers (VIN), engine, and transmission numbers.

Vehicle Specifications: Dimensions, Weights, and Engine Details

Provides key vehicle specs: dimensions, weights, engine type, and bore/stroke.

Vehicle Specifications: Air Conditioning, Lights, Battery, Tires, Fuses

Lists specifications for AC, lights, battery, tires, and fuses.

DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S.): Treadwear and Traction

DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S.): Temperature and Tire Labeling

Emissions Controls: System Explanations

Emissions Control Systems: Clean Air Act Overview

Summarizes emissions control systems and their compliance with the Clean Air Act.

Exhaust Emissions Controls: PGM-FI, Ignition Timing, Catalytic Converter

Describes exhaust emissions systems: PGM-FI, ignition timing, and catalytic converter.

Three Way Catalytic Converter: Function and Protection Guidelines

Explains the catalytic converter's function and guidelines for its protection.

State Emissions Testing: Readiness Code Procedures

Readiness Codes: Vehicle Conditioning for Emissions Test

Explains how to condition the vehicle to set readiness codes for emissions testing.

Warranty and Customer Relations Information

Customer Service Information: Contacting Support and Dealerships

Provides contact details for customer service and dealership assistance.

Warranty Coverages: New Vehicle, Emissions, and Parts

Outlines warranty coverages for the new vehicle, emissions systems, and parts.

Reporting Safety Defects: NHTSA and Honda Contact Information

Explains how to report vehicle safety defects to NHTSA and Honda.

Authorized Manuals: Purchasing Service and Owner Guides

Provides information on purchasing factory-authorized manuals for the vehicle.

Index: Vehicle Topics and Page References

Index Section: A through C

Alphabetical index entries from A through C for quick topic lookup.

Index Section: D through I

Alphabetical index entries from D through I for quick topic lookup.

Index Section: J through O

Alphabetical index entries from J through O for quick topic lookup.

Index Section: P through S

Alphabetical index entries from P through S for quick topic lookup.

Service Information Summary: Key Capacities and Pressures

Gasoline, Engine Oil, and Fluid Capacities

Summarizes gasoline requirements, engine oil, and transmission fluid capacities.

Tire Pressure: Cold Inflation Recommendations

Lists recommended cold tire pressures for front, rear, and spare tires.

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