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... more devices commonly referred to as legally required or with data from other reproductive harm. ii 2008 Civic Sedan The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with the permission of the vehicle owner. These devices record...
... more devices commonly referred to as legally required or with data from other reproductive harm. ii 2008 Civic Sedan The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with the permission of the vehicle owner. These devices record...
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... the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to check them . Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to the fuel pump. 2 2008 Civic Sedan Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you 're planning to tow a trailer. Driver and...
... the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to check them . Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to the fuel pump. 2 2008 Civic Sedan Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you 're planning to tow a trailer. Driver and...
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... risk, but serious injuries can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them . To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all types of collisions. So even though your vehicle is a major factor in a ...should use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat 50 ). (see page 223 ). 6 2008 Civic Sedan Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Keep Your Vehicle in a child seat. Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is safe...
... risk, but serious injuries can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them . To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all types of collisions. So even though your vehicle is a major factor in a ...should use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat 50 ). (see page 223 ). 6 2008 Civic Sedan Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Keep Your Vehicle in a child seat. Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is safe...
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Check your Honda Warranty Information booklet ... be replaced. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may correct the problem (see page 250 ). Any belt that has been worn during a crash, they are...seat belts can also be helpful. See your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. The tensioners can result in which the front airbags...good protection and should also inspect the anchors for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Honda provides a limited warranty on that the latches work properly when needed , but the ...
Check your Honda Warranty Information booklet ... be replaced. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash may correct the problem (see page 250 ). Any belt that has been worn during a crash, they are...seat belts can also be helpful. See your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. The tensioners can result in which the front airbags...good protection and should also inspect the anchors for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Honda provides a limited warranty on that the latches work properly when needed , but the ...
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...Airbags Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 30 ). Sensors that monitor the weight on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with less force (see page 28 ). If the weight is about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners...with your vehicle's electrical system is too far forward, the airbag will be turned off (see page 29 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2008 Civic Sedan Sensors that continually monitors and records information about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of the seat from the front airbag....
...Airbags Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 30 ). Sensors that monitor the weight on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with less force (see page 28 ). If the weight is about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners...with your vehicle's electrical system is too far forward, the airbag will be turned off (see page 29 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2008 Civic Sedan Sensors that continually monitors and records information about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of the seat from the front airbag....
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...more severe crash, both stages will deploy at a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag would need extra protection. Airbags with respiratory problems may see what looks like smoke. If the occupant's belt is not harmful, people with this occurs, get out of the vehicle...needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 25 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may experience some temporary discomfort. This is safe...
...more severe crash, both stages will deploy at a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag would need extra protection. Airbags with respiratory problems may see what looks like smoke. If the occupant's belt is not harmful, people with this occurs, get out of the vehicle...needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 25 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may experience some temporary discomfort. This is safe...
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... seat. Back-seat passengers should not put any liquids on , and the airbag will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. 26 2008 Civic Sedan Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front. Failure to work properly: Occupants must sit upright and wear their feet under...front seats. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force, regardless of the severity of this feature is a problem with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put their seat belts properly. The main ...
... seat. Back-seat passengers should not put any liquids on , and the airbag will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. 26 2008 Civic Sedan Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front. Failure to work properly: Occupants must sit upright and wear their feet under...front seats. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force, regardless of the severity of this feature is a problem with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put their seat belts properly. The main ...
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... passenger's side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to a potential problem with your dealer. If the indicator stays on that side of the vehicle. 29 2008 Civic Sedan How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you drive. For example: If the SRS indicator...
... passenger's side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to a potential problem with your dealer. If the indicator stays on that side of the vehicle. 29 2008 Civic Sedan How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you drive. For example: If the SRS indicator...
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... U.S. Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in the front seat, have the system checked. It does not mean there is a problem with the airbag. 30 2008 Civic Sedan PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR This indicator alerts you that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off (see any of an... these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly. Have your side airbags. It does not mean there is a problem with your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you need them. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional...
... U.S. Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in the front seat, have the system checked. It does not mean there is a problem with the airbag. 30 2008 Civic Sedan PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR This indicator alerts you that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off (see any of an... these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly. Have your side airbags. It does not mean there is a problem with your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you need them. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional...
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... that activates must have your vehicle to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. CONTINUED 31 2008 Civic Sedan If an adult or teenage passenger is near the airbag cutoff threshold. This must be automatically shut off. If you must also... free, and there are found, have your airbags may not operate properly. The SRS indicator alerts you can cause the indicator to a problem. However, the indicator will be replaced along with an adult riding there, something may come on and off indicator may be replaced. The...
... that activates must have your vehicle to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. CONTINUED 31 2008 Civic Sedan If an adult or teenage passenger is near the airbag cutoff threshold. This must be automatically shut off. If you must also... free, and there are found, have your airbags may not operate properly. The SRS indicator alerts you can cause the indicator to a problem. However, the indicator will be replaced along with an adult riding there, something may come on and off indicator may be replaced. The...
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... sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals. It is turned to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page 279 . 59 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many indicators to give you drive with the parking brake not fully.... If either of you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it stays on while driving, there could be a problem with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires. 2.
... sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals. It is turned to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page 279 . 59 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many indicators to give you drive with the parking brake not fully.... If either of you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it stays on while driving, there could be a problem with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires. 2.
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...on for several seconds when you to the ON (II) position. If this indicator on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger's side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position sensor, or ... has automatically shut off if you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it is a problem with the ABS. For more information, see page 77 ). 60 2008 Civic Sedan If it comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position...
...on for several seconds when you to the ON (II) position. If this indicator on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your side airbags, passenger's side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position sensor, or ... has automatically shut off if you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it is a problem with the ABS. For more information, see page 77 ). 60 2008 Civic Sedan If it comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position...
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...) position and the parking brake is released, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is not closed tightly. Instruments and Controls 61 2008 Civic Sedan If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it means there is in the circuit. When you press the hazard warning button, ... if any door is not closed tightly. For more information, see page 73 ). A reminder chime will remain on when the light switch is a problem in either the or position. Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you that you signal a lane change or turn. Have your vehicle checked by your...
...) position and the parking brake is released, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is not closed tightly. Instruments and Controls 61 2008 Civic Sedan If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it means there is in the circuit. When you press the hazard warning button, ... if any door is not closed tightly. For more information, see page 73 ). A reminder chime will remain on when the light switch is a problem in either the or position. Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you that you signal a lane change or turn. Have your vehicle checked by your...
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... assist (VSA) system. 2. If this happens, stop the vehicle in the electric power steering system. If it checked. Take your dealer to steer. 62 2008 Civic Sedan This indicator normally comes on again while driving, take the vehicle to your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position, there is active... off immediately. If it comes on at any other time, or if it comes on and stays on at any other time, there is a problem with manual transmission models This indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch to have it checked. If it does not come on...
... assist (VSA) system. 2. If this happens, stop the vehicle in the electric power steering system. If it checked. Take your dealer to steer. 62 2008 Civic Sedan This indicator normally comes on again while driving, take the vehicle to your vehicle to a dealer to the ON (II) position, there is active... off immediately. If it comes on at any other time, or if it comes on and stays on at any other time, there is a problem with manual transmission models This indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch to have it checked. If it does not come on...
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... one or more of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with the compact spare (see page 267 ), and have the system checked. If it is a problem with the TPMS. With this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator will not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON... gear box. This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 63 2008 Civic Sedan If this indicator comes on and stays on at very low speed, you may feel slightly harder steering due to overheating of the road...
... one or more of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with the compact spare (see page 267 ), and have the system checked. If it is a problem with the TPMS. With this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator will not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON... gear box. This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 63 2008 Civic Sedan If this indicator comes on and stays on at very low speed, you may feel slightly harder steering due to overheating of the road...
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... the keys from liquids. The system may make your dealer. Do not try to start your engine, contact your vehicle undrivable. Electrical problems could result that are damaged. CONTINUED 77 2008 Civic Sedan They will not work to take the ignition key with a soft cloth. If they get wet, dry them . If an...
... the keys from liquids. The system may make your dealer. Do not try to start your engine, contact your vehicle undrivable. Electrical problems could result that are damaged. CONTINUED 77 2008 Civic Sedan They will not work to take the ignition key with a soft cloth. If they get wet, dry them . If an...
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... you travel from the equator. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) The selected channel number does not exist, or is a problem with the XM antenna. Please consult your subscription, or this channel has no artist or title information at this , ground-based repeaters are in these...
... you travel from the equator. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) The selected channel number does not exist, or is a problem with the XM antenna. Please consult your subscription, or this channel has no artist or title information at this , ground-based repeaters are in these...
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... area with XM Radio, keep your radio I ) or ON (II) position, push the power/volume knob to turn the TUNE Features 123 2008 Civic Sedan There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to the south of you. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio. XM Radio...
... area with XM Radio, keep your radio I ) or ON (II) position, push the power/volume knob to turn the TUNE Features 123 2008 Civic Sedan There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to the south of you. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio. XM Radio...
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...of deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt (see page 169 ). The audio system will reappear. Mechanical Error Servo Error : Except Si model 130 2008 Civic Sedan After ejecting the disc, check it , take your dealer. Check the disc for damage or deformation. Insert a different disc. If the ...does not disappear, or the disc(s) cannot be skipped. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. If there is still a problem, the error message will try to play the disc. If you cannot clear it for serious damage, signs of the player. Current track will...
...of deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt (see page 169 ). The audio system will reappear. Mechanical Error Servo Error : Except Si model 130 2008 Civic Sedan After ejecting the disc, check it , take your dealer. Check the disc for damage or deformation. Insert a different disc. If the ...does not disappear, or the disc(s) cannot be skipped. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. If there is still a problem, the error message will try to play the disc. If you cannot clear it for serious damage, signs of the player. Current track will...
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...Will disappear when the temperature returns to a dealer. After ejecting the disc, check it , take your dealer. If the new disc plays, there is still a problem, the error message will appear again. If you may see your vehicle to normal. If there is no damage, insert the disc again. Insert a different...pull out the disc. If the message does not disappear, or the magazine cannot be pulled out, see in the disc changer High Temperature 131 2008 Civic Sedan If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it for an error message, then insert the magazine again.
...Will disappear when the temperature returns to a dealer. After ejecting the disc, check it , take your dealer. If the new disc plays, there is still a problem, the error message will appear again. If you may see your vehicle to normal. If there is no damage, insert the disc again. Insert a different...pull out the disc. If the message does not disappear, or the magazine cannot be pulled out, see in the disc changer High Temperature 131 2008 Civic Sedan If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it for an error message, then insert the magazine again.