Speedometer; Tachometer; Temperature Gauge; Fuel Gauge - Honda 2007 Civic Hatchback Owner's Manual

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Speedometer

This shows your speed in kilometers
per hour (km/h) or miles per hour
(mph) depending on the type.
On the right-hand drive models, you
can switch the display between
km/h and mph.
You can set the vehicle speed alarm.
For more information, see page

Tachometer

The tachometer shows the engine
speed in revolutions per minute
(rpm). To protect the engine from
damage, never drive with the
tachometer needle in the red zone.
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Instruments and Controls

Temperature Gauge

This shows the temperature of the
engine's coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In
severe driving conditions, such as
very hot weather or a long period of
uphill driving, the pointer may rise
into the upper half of the gauge. If it
reaches the red (hot) mark, pull in
112 . safely to the side of the road. Turn to
page on petrol models and page
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on diesel models for instructions
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and precautions on checking the
engine cooling system.

Fuel Gauge

This shows how much fuel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
off the ignition.
On petrol models only
Avoid driving with an extremely low
fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
On diesel models only
The malfunction indicator lamp will
come on or the glow plugs indicator
will blink when you restart the
engine after your vehicle has run out
of fuel.