Honda Civic Si Coupe (2004 year). Instruction

Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.

Front bumper: Push the front
edge of the side marker lens
toward the rear of the vehicle. The
front edge will pop out of the
bumper.

Rear bumper: Push the rear edge
of the side marker lens toward the
front of the vehicle. The rear edge
will pop out of the bumper.

Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.

Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.

Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.

Put the inner fender cover in place.
Install the holding clip. Lock it in
place by pushing on the center.

Lights

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SOCKET

BULB

SOCKET

BULB

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Turn the socket one-quarter turn
counterclockwise to remove it
from the lens.

Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.

Open the hood. The front parking
light is next to the headlight bulb.

Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.

Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.

Put the socket back into its hole in
the lens and turn it clockwise until
it locks.

Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.

Place the tabbed end of the side
marker assembly into the bumper
first, then the looped end. Press on
the looped end to get the assembly
to snap back in place.

Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.

Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is
working.

Replacing a Front Parking Light
Bulb

Lights

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BULB

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Open the hatch.

Remove the cover from the inside
panel by carefully prying on its
upper front edge with a small flat-
tipped screwdriver.

Remove the socket for that bulb
by turning it one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.

Remove the burned out bulb from
the socket by pushing it in and
turning the bulb counterclockwise
until it unlocks.

Install the new bulb in the socket.

Reinstall the socket in the taillight
assembly and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.

Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working. Reinstall the
cover over the taillight assembly.

Determine which bulb, stop/
taillight, back-up light, or turn
signal is burned out.

Lights

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COVER

BULB

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Open the hatch.

Put your fingers between the
interior trim and the hatch glass
on either side of the high-mount
brake light. Carefully pull down on
the trim to unsnap the clips from
the hatch. Work your way toward
each end of the trim. Remove the
trim.

Remove the bulb holder from the
light assembly by pushing the tabs
on both sides and pulling the bulb
holder down.

Pull the bulb straight out of its
holder. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in its holder.

Lights

Replacing the High-mount Brake
Light Bulb

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Push the bulb holder into the light
assembly until it locks in place.

Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.

Line up the clips on the interior
trim with the corresponding holes
in the hatch.Push on the trim to
snap it back in place.

Push the front of the side turn
signal assembly toward the rear of
the vehicle until it pops out of the
body.

Turn the socket one-quarter turn
counterclockwise to remove it
from the lens.

Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.

Put the socket back into its hole in
the lens and turn it clockwise until
it locks.

Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.

Put the side turn signal assembly
back into the body, rear first. Push
on the front edge until it snaps into
place.

Lights

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BULB

SOCKET

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Slide the lens to the right until the
left side of the lens pops out of the
body. Pull out the light assembly.

Remove the lens from the socket
by pulling the lens while squeezing
the tabs on both sides of the
socket.

Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in the socket.

Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is
working.

Put the lens back on the bulb
holder and push it until it latches.

Slide the right side of the light
assembly into the hole. Push on
the left side to latch the assembly
into place.

Lights

Replacing a Rear License Plate
Bulb

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SOCKET

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Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.

If you use an aftermarket floor mat,
make sure it fits properly and that it
can be used with the floor mat
anchor. Do not put additional floor
mats on top of the anchored mat.

If your seat belts get dirty, use a soft
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air dry before
you use the vehicle.

The driver’s floor mat that came
with your vehicle hooks over the
floor mat anchor. This keeps the
floor mat from sliding forward and
possibly interfering with the pedals.

If you remove the driver’s floor mat,
make sure to re-anchor it when you
put it back in your vehicle.

This filter removes the dust and
pollen that is brought in from the
outside through the heating and
cooling system.

Have your dealer replace this filter
every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
under normal conditions. It should
be replaced every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) if you drive primarily in
urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air, or if
the flow from the heating and
cooling system becomes less than
usual.

Floor Mats

Cleaning the Seat Belts

Dust and Pollen Filter

Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter

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To replace a front wiper blade:

Raise the wiper arm off the
windshield. Raise the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side.

Disconnect the blade assembly
from the wiper arm by pushing in
the lock tab. Hold the lock tab in
while you push the blade assembly
toward the base of the arm.

Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every 6 months.
Replace them if you find signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.

Wiper Blades

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LOCK TAB

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Remove the blade from its holder
by grasping the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull firmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.

Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinforcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinforcement strips from the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.

Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.

Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.

Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield. Lower the
passenger’s side first, then the
driver’s side.

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To replace a rear wiper blade:

Pull one end of the blade out from
the holder.

Slide the blade out of the holder.

Insert both ends of the blade into
the holder. Make sure they are
secure.

Lower the wiper arm.

Raise the wiper arm off the rear
window.

Examine the new wiper blade. If it
has no plastic or metal
reinforcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinforcement strips from the old
wiper blade and install them in the
slots along the edge of the new
blade.

Slide the new blade into the holder.
Make sure it is engaged in the slot
along its full length.

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Keeping the tires properly inflated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread life, and riding
comfort.

Underinflated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.

Overinflated tires can make your
vehicle ride more harshly, are
more prone to damage from road
hazards, and wear unevenly.

We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.

To safely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inflated.

The following pages give more
detailed information on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.

Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure in each tire at least once a
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose one to two psi (10
to 20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per
month. Remember to check the
spare tire at the same time.

Check the air pressures when the
tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked for at least
three hours, or driven less than

mile (1.6 km). Add or release air, if
needed, to match the recommended
cold tire pressures on page

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Tires

Inf lation Guidelines

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Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.

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If you check air pressures when the
tires are hot (driven for several
miles), you will see readings 4 to 6
psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4 kgf/cm )
higher than the cold readings. This
is normal. Do not let air out to match
the recommended cold air pressure.
The tire will be underinflated.

While tubeless tires have some
ability to self-seal if they are
punctured, you should look closely
for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure.

The following chart shows the
recommended cold tire pressures for
most normal and high-speed driving
conditions.

For convenience, the recommended
cold air pressures and tire sizes are
on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.

For additional information about
your tires, see page

You should use your own tire
pressure gauge whenever you check
your tire pressures. This will make it
easier for you to tell if a pressure
loss is due to a tire problem and not
due to a variation between gauges.

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Tire Size

Compact spare

Cold Tire Pressure

for Normal Driving

Tires

Recommended Tire Pressures

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P205/55R16 89V

30 psi (210 kPa ,

2.1 kgf/cm )

60 psi (420 kPa ,

4.2 kgf/cm )

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In addition to proper inflation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you find a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.

Have your dealer check the tires if
you feel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed from the
wheel. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comfort and tire life. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance.

Your tires have wear indicators
molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down, you will see a
band 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide across
the tread. This shows there is less
than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left
on the tire.

Every time you check inflation, you
should also examine the tires for
damage, foreign objects, and wear.

You should look for:

Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire if
you find either of these conditions.

Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see fabric or cord.

Excessive tread wear.

A tire this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should
replace the tire if you can see three
or more tread wear indicators.

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INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS

TREAD WEAR INDICATOR

Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only Honda wheel weights f or
balancing.

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Wheels:

Tires:

To help increase tire life and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires every 10,000 miles (16,000
km). Move the tires to the positions
shown in the chart each time they
are rotated. If you purchase
directional tires, rotate only front-to-
back.

It is best to replace all four tires at
the same time. If that is not possible
or necessary, replace the two front
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
affect your vehicle’s handling.

Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall).

Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a different
size or construction can cause the
ABS to work inconsistently.

If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications
match those of the original wheels.
Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer.

See page

for information about

DOT Tire Quality Grading and page

for tire size explanation.

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Wheel and Tire Specif ications

Tire Rotation

Replacing Tires and Wheels

Tires

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Front

(Front Non-directional
Tires and Wheels)

(Front Directional
Tires and Wheels)

16 x 6 1/2 J

P205/55R16 89V

Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.

Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.

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When installing cables, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and
mount them as tight as you can.
Make sure they are not contacting
the brake lines or suspension. Drive
slowly with them installed. If you
hear them coming into contact with
the body or chassis, stop and
investigate. Remove them as soon as
you begin driving on cleared roads.

Tires marked ‘‘M

S’’ or ‘‘All

Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-
weather tread design suitable for
most winter driving conditions.

For the best performance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under
certain conditions.

If you mount snow tires on your
vehicle, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as original tires. Mount snow tires on
all four wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
may be lower than your original tires.
Check with the tire dealer for
maximum speed recommendations.

Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’
cable-type traction devices, with
rubber chain tensioners on the front
tires. Use traction devices only when
required by driving conditions or
local laws. Make sure they are the
correct size for your tires. Make link-
type ‘‘chains’’ should not be used.

Tire Chains

Winter Driving

Snow Tires

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Traction devices that are the wrong
size or improperly installed can
damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
driving if they are hitting any part of
the vehicle.

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Check the condition of the battery
monthly by looking at the test
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicator’s
colors.

If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualified technician.

Battery posts,

terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.

Check the terminals for corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it off with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
further corrosion.

If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative (

) cable first, and

reconnect it last.

WARNING:

Wash your hands af ter handling.

Checking the Battery

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TEST INDICATOR WINDOW

The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.

A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.

Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the battery
maintenance.

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Honda Civic Si Coupe (2004 year). Instruction - part 10