Honda Civic Si Coupe (2004 year). Instruction

If you need to park your vehicle for
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it for storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.

Fill the fuel tank.

Change the engine oil and filter.

Block the rear wheels.

If the vehicle is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are off the ground.

Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).

Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
from a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.

Wash and dry the exterior
completely.

Clean the interior. Make sure the
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.

Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse.

Support the front and rear wiper
blade arms with a folded towel or
rag so they do not touch the
windshield.

Disconnect the battery.

To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and hatch seals. Also, apply a
vehicle body wax to the painted
surfaces that mate with the door
and hatch seals.

If you store your vehicle for 12
months or longer, have your dealer
perform the inspections called for in
the 24 months/30,000 miles
(48,000 km) maintenance schedule
(Normal Conditions) as soon as you
take it out of storage (see page

The replacements called for in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage.

If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches full
operating temperature (the
cooling fan cycles twice).
Preferably, do this once a month.

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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you information about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also find instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.

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Changing a Flat Tire

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Jump Starting

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator

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Charging System Indicator

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp

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Brake System Indicator

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Closing the Moonroof

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Fuses

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Fuse Locations

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Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.

Check the inflation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inflated to:

Follow these precautions:

This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road sur-
faces. Use greater caution while
driving.

Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
same wheel. The spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed for mounting a regular tire.

Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.

Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
the same make and model.

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INDICATOR LOCATION MARK

TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR

60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

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If you have a flat tire while driving,
stop in a safe place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.

Park the vehicle on firm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Reverse. Apply the
parking brake.

Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.

Open the hatch. Raise the cargo
area floor by lifting up on the back
edge.

Take the tool bag out of the cargo
area.

Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.

Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2
turn with the wheel nut wrench.

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SPARE TIRE

CARGO AREA FLOOR

TOOL BAG

The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.

Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.

Use the jack that came with your
vehicle. If you try to raise another
vehicle with this jack or use another
jack to raise your vehicle, the vehicle or
jack can be damaged.

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Place the jack under the jacking
point. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.

Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the flat tire is off the
ground.

Before mounting the spare tire,
wipe any dirt off the mounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully; it may be hot from
driving.
Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on finger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is firmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them fully.

Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the flat tire. Place the flat
tire on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.

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WHEEL
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EXTENSION

BRAKE HUB

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Lower the vehicle to the ground
and remove the jack.

Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
facility.

Tighten the wheel nuts to:

Remove the center cap before
storing the flat tire in the spare
tire well.

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CENTER CAP

80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)

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Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.

Remove the spacer cone from the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.

Secure the flat tire by screwing
the wing bolt back into its hole.

Store the jack and tool kit back in
the center of the spare tire.

Store the center cap in the spare
tire well. Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged.

Lower the cargo area floor, then
close the hatch.

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WING BOLT

SPACER CONE

Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.

Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.

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You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.

You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
faster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.

When you turn the ignition switch to
START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.

Turn the ignition switch to START
(III). If the headlights do not dim,
check the condition of the fuses. If
the fuses are OK, there is
probably something wrong with
the electrical circuit for the
ignition switch or starter motor.
You will need a qualified
technician to determine the
problem (see
on page

If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page

). You can

then try jump starting the vehicle
from a booster battery (see page

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights, and check
their brightness. If the headlights
are very dim or do not come on at
all, the battery is discharged. See

on page

Check the transmission interlock.
The clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the floor or the
starter will not operate.

Check these things:

Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start falls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):

Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly

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In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even faster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to START (III), but
the engine does not run.

There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
fuel pump. Check all the fuses
(see page

Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the dash panel to blink
rapidly (see page

Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Refer to

on page

If you find nothing wrong, you will
need a qualified technician to find
the problem. See

on page

Do you have fuel? Check the fuel
gauge; the low fuel indicator may
not be working.

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Starting the

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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.

Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative (

) terminal on

the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the grounding strap
as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part of
the engine.

Connect one jumper cable to the
positive (

) terminal on your

battery. Connect the other end to
the positive (

) terminal on the

booster battery.

Turn off all the electrical
accessories: heater, A/C, stereo
system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in Neutral and set
the parking brake.

Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or frozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.

To jump start your vehicle:
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A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.

Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.

If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.

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The pointer of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).

If the vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming from under the hood.

Start the vehicle. If the starter
motor still operates slowly, check
that the jumper cables have good
metal-to-metal contact.

Keep the ends of the jumper cables
away from each other and any metal
on the vehicle until everything is
disconnected. Otherwise, you may
cause an electrical short.

The numbers in the illustrations
show you the order to connect the
jumper cables.

Once the vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable from
your vehicle, then from the
booster battery. Disconnect the
positive cable from the vehicle,
and then from the booster battery.

If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.

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Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to your engine.

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Look for any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you find a leak, it
must be repaired before you
continue driving (see

on page

If you do not find an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.

If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.

If you see steam and/or spray
coming from under the hood, turn
off the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.

If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn off the engine.

Safely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Neutral,
and set the parking brake. Turn
off the all accessories, and turn on
the hazard warning indicators.

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Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.

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Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the first stop. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.

Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see

on page

If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.

If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
before checking the radiator.

Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum heat. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the filler
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and refilled with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.

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Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

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Safely pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.

Let the vehicle sit for a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page

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very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.

If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page

Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
before you can continue driving
(see

on page

If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running,

the battery is not being charged.

Immediately turn off all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.

Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.

This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts flashing

or stays on, the oil pressure has
dropped very low. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action.

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Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.

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If your vehicle battery has been
disconnected or gone dead, these
codes are erased. It takes at least
three days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.

If the indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions

control systems may have a problem.
Even though you may feel no
difference in your vehicle’s
performance, it can reduce your fuel
economy and cause increased
emissions. Continued operation may
cause serious damage.

If you have recently refueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
fuel fill cap. Tighten the cap until it
clicks at least three times.
Tightening the cap will not turn the
indicator off immediately; it takes at
least three days of normal driving.

If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may turn off as you
continue driving, have the vehicle
checked by your dealer as soon as
possible.

Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics for the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.

To check if they are set, turn the
ignition to ON (II), without starting
the engine. The Malfunction
Indicator Lamp will come on for 20
seconds. If it then goes off, the
readiness codes are set. If it blinks 5
times, the readiness codes are not
set. If possible, do not take your
vehicle for a state emissions test
until the readiness codes are set.
Refer to STATE EMISSIONS
TESTING for more information (see
page

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If you keep driving with the
Malf unction Indicator Lamp on, you
can damage your vehicle’s emission
controls and the engine. Those repairs
may not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.

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However, if the brake pedal does not
feel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will feel the brake
pedal go down much farther before
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.

Slow down by shifting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is safe. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see

on page

If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and carefully.

If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake fluid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it feels normal.
If it does, check the brake fluid level
the next time you stop at a service
station (see page

If the fluid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected for leaks or
worn brake pads.

The brake system indicator
normally comes on when
you turn the ignition switch
to ON (II), and as a
reminder to check the
parking brake. It will stay
on if you do not fully
release the parking brake.

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