Honda 2009 Civic Coupe Owner's Manual page 270

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LATCH
2. Put your fingers under the front
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the left until
you feel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up to release it.
Lift up the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves
stiffly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
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SUPPORT ROD
3. Holding the grip, pull the support
rod out of its clip. Insert the end
into the hole in the hood
designated by an arrow.
To close the hood, lift it up slightly
to remove the support rod from
the hole. Put the support rod back
into its holding clip. Lower the
hood to about a foot (30 cm) above
the fender, then let it drop. Make
sure it is securely latched.
2009 Civic Coupe
Service Station Procedures
Oil Check
GRIP DIPSTICK
CLIP
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L
Wait a few minutes after turning the
engine off before you check the oil.
1. Remove the dipstick (orange
handle).
2. Wipe off the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick all the way back
into its hole.
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