Honda Civic Owners Manual: Opening the Hood
- Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the parking brake.
- Pull the hood release handle under the
driver's side lower left corner of the
dashboard.
► The hood will pop up slightly.
- Pull up the hood latch lever (located under the front edge of the hood to the center) and raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can release the lever.
- Remove the support rod from the clamp ►sing the grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood. Remove your hand at a height of approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.
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Opening the Hood NOTICE Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers. When closing the hood, check that the hood is securely latched. If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated. |
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
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Recommended Engine Oil
Genuine Honda Motor Oil
Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal
on the
container.
Oil is a major contributor to your engine's
performance and longevity ...
See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Safety When Performing Maintenance
Some of the most important safety precautions are given here.
However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform
a given task.
Maintenance Safety
To reduce the possibility of fire or explos ...
