2005 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 151

Maintenance Schedule Servicing Your Vehicle Your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best and can provide competent, efficient service. However, service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in effect. Maintenance may be done by any qualified service facility or skilled person to keep your warranties in effect. Keep all the receipts as proof of completion, and have the person who does the work fill out the maintenance record. Check your warranty booklet for more information. We recommend the use of Honda parts and fluids whenever you have maintenance done. U.S. Vehicles: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that are ''certified'' to EPA standards. According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the items marked with will not void your emissions warranties. However, all maintenance services should be performed at the recommended time or mileage period to ensure longterm reliability. Owner's Maintenance Checks You should check the following items at the specified intervals. If you are unsure of how to perform any check, turn to the appropriate page listed. Engine oil level Check every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 125 . Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 126 . Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. See page 165 . Brakes Check the fluid level monthly. See page 168 . Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. See page 178 . Lights Check the operation of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. See page 170 . 152