2004 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 146

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 114 ). 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. Used primarily as a delivery vehicle or taxi that is driven mostly in stop-and-go traffic and/ or parked with the engine idling. CONTINUED Maintenance Driving with a roof rack, or driving in mountainous conditions. Driving on muddy, dusty, or deiced roads. NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under ''severe'' conditions, you should follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule. Canadian Owners Follow the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. 143