Honda Civic Owners Manual: Maintenance Items Under the Hood

Maintenance Under the Hood

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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 po ...

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Honda Civic Owners Manual. If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Reasons for the indicator to come on  The brake fluid is low.  There is a malfunction in the brake system.  What to do when the indicator comes on while driving Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.  If normal, check the brake fluid level the ne ...