2005 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 150

Maintenance Schedule The maintenance schedule assumes you will use your vehicle as normal transportation for passengers and their possessions. You should also follow these recommendations: Avoid exceeding your vehicle's load limit. This puts excess stress on the engine, brakes, and many other vehicle parts. The load limit is shown on the tire information label on the driver's doorjamb. Operate your vehicle on reasonable roads within the legal speed limit. Drive your vehicle regularly over a distance of several miles (kilometers). Always use unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating (see page 122 ). Which Schedule to Follow Service your vehicle according to the time and mileage periods on one of the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages. U.S. Owners Follow the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions if you drive your vehicle MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions. Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip. Driving in extremely hot [over 90°F (32°C)] conditions. Extensive idling or long periods of stop-and-go driving, such as a taxi or a commercial delivery vehicle. CONTINUED Driving with a loaded roof rack, or driving in mountainous conditions. Driving on muddy, dusty, or deiced roads. NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under a ''severe'' condition, you should follow the Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions. Canadian Owners Follow the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. Maintenance 151