Owner's Manual
Page 6
... (P. 9, 24) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 102) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 30) Your Vehicle at a Glance HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 108) DOOR LOCK TAB (P. 79) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 106) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 80) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 99) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P. 181) TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P. 86) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 172) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 98) AUTOMATIC...
... (P. 9, 24) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 102) PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 30) Your Vehicle at a Glance HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 108) DOOR LOCK TAB (P. 79) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 106) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 80) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 99) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P. 181) TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P. 86) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 172) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 98) AUTOMATIC...
Owner's Manual
Page 8
... Seat-Backs ...12 4. Adjust the Head Restraints ...13 5. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...15 Advice for Pregnant Women...16 Additional Safety Precautions ...17 5 2008 Civic Sedan Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...14 6. And it tells you important information about how to use seat belts. Adjust the Front...
... Seat-Backs ...12 4. Adjust the Head Restraints ...13 5. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...15 Advice for Pregnant Women...16 Additional Safety Precautions ...17 5 2008 Civic Sedan Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...14 6. And it tells you important information about how to use seat belts. Adjust the Front...
Owner's Manual
Page 10
...-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (11) Door Locks (12) Front Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners 7 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features (9) (8) (7) (3) (9) (1) (4) Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten the front seat...
...-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (11) Door Locks (12) Front Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners 7 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features (9) (8) (7) (3) (9) (1) (4) Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten the front seat...
Owner's Manual
Page 14
... how the dooropen indicator works. Adjust the driver's seat as far to the rear as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 11 2008 Civic Sedan Some models have the auto door locking/unlocking feature. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you come to maintain...
... how the dooropen indicator works. Adjust the driver's seat as far to the rear as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 11 2008 Civic Sedan Some models have the auto door locking/unlocking feature. Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you come to maintain...
Owner's Manual
Page 20
...your mouth, can reduce the protective capability of the belt and increase the chance of the airbags or be injured if the airbag inflates. 17 2008 Civic Sedan If your front airbag inflates. Do not put any accessories on the front airbag covers. the covers marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' could be very... or other hard object attached on your lap, or driving with the proper operation of serious injury in a crash. Objects on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. hands or arms are close to improve objects on or near...
...your mouth, can reduce the protective capability of the belt and increase the chance of the airbags or be injured if the airbag inflates. 17 2008 Civic Sedan If your front airbag inflates. Do not put any accessories on the front airbag covers. the covers marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' could be very... or other hard object attached on your lap, or driving with the proper operation of serious injury in a crash. Objects on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. hands or arms are close to improve objects on or near...
Owner's Manual
Page 22
...For added protection, the front seat belts are designed to activate in position. CONTINUED Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Driver and Passenger Safety 19 2008 Civic Sedan Guide the belt across your hips. To refasten the seat belt, pull it retracts completely. The tensioners are equipped with automatic seat... belt tensioners. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in the door. If the shoulder part of the way and will activate. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all the way out, the...
...For added protection, the front seat belts are designed to activate in position. CONTINUED Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Driver and Passenger Safety 19 2008 Civic Sedan Guide the belt across your hips. To refasten the seat belt, pull it retracts completely. The tensioners are equipped with automatic seat... belt tensioners. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in the door. If the shoulder part of the way and will activate. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all the way out, the...
Owner's Manual
Page 40
... Safety Precautions Never hold an infant or child on the ignition switch, and open the trunk, which can lead to accidental injury or death. 37 2008 Civic Sedan If you are not wearing a General Guidelines seat belt in a crash, you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be very seriously ... decide if your children not to prevent children from heatstroke. Even very young Driver and Passenger Safety belt could be shown how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on your vehicle is illegal in use the same seat belt. Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. A child left in ...
... Safety Precautions Never hold an infant or child on the ignition switch, and open the trunk, which can lead to accidental injury or death. 37 2008 Civic Sedan If you are not wearing a General Guidelines seat belt in a crash, you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be very seriously ... decide if your children not to prevent children from heatstroke. Even very young Driver and Passenger Safety belt could be shown how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on your vehicle is illegal in use the same seat belt. Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. A child left in ...
Owner's Manual
Page 54
...was in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must sit in your parked vehicle with the door open, run the engine with the trunk open, open , airflow can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle properly and follow the information on high... areas, such as a garage. Select the fresh air mode. Driver and Passenger Safety 51 2008 Civic Sedan Turn the fan on this page. You notice a change . If you must drive with the garage door closed. Do not run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the ...
...was in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must sit in your parked vehicle with the door open, run the engine with the trunk open, open , airflow can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle properly and follow the information on high... areas, such as a garage. Select the fresh air mode. Driver and Passenger Safety 51 2008 Civic Sedan Turn the fan on this page. You notice a change . If you must drive with the garage door closed. Do not run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle out of the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 58
... System...77 Ignition Switch ...78 Door Locks ...79 Power Door Locks ...80 Childproof Door Locks ...80 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.. 81 Auto Door Locking ...81 Auto Door Unlocking ...83 Trunk...86 Emergency Trunk... Opener ...87 Remote Transmitter ...88 Seats ...91 Seat Heaters ...98 Power Windows ...99 Moonroof ...100 Mirrors ...102 Parking Brake ...103 Interior Lights ...104 Interior Convenience Items ...105 Beverage Holders ...106 Accessory Power Socket ...106 Glove Box ...106 Console Compartment ...106 Instruments and Controls 55 2008 Civic...
... System...77 Ignition Switch ...78 Door Locks ...79 Power Door Locks ...80 Childproof Door Locks ...80 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.. 81 Auto Door Locking ...81 Auto Door Unlocking ...83 Trunk...86 Emergency Trunk... Opener ...87 Remote Transmitter ...88 Seats ...91 Seat Heaters ...98 Power Windows ...99 Moonroof ...100 Mirrors ...102 Parking Brake ...103 Interior Lights ...104 Interior Convenience Items ...105 Beverage Holders ...106 Accessory Power Socket ...106 Glove Box ...106 Console Compartment ...106 Instruments and Controls 55 2008 Civic...
Owner's Manual
Page 59
Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 57) GAUGES (P. 66) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 100) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 112) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 102) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 80) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 99) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P. 181) TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P. 86) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 108) DOOR LOCK TAB (P. 79) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 106) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 202) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 199) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 172) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 98) Vehicle with navigation system is shown. : If equipped 56 2008 Civic Sedan
Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 57) GAUGES (P. 66) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 100) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 112) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 102) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 80) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 99) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P. 181) TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P. 86) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 108) DOOR LOCK TAB (P. 79) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 106) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 202) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 199) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 172) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 98) Vehicle with navigation system is shown. : If equipped 56 2008 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
Page 60
... model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page 62) next to the immobilizer system indicator. 57 2008 Civic Sedan Differences for Canadian models are noted in the text. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel DX, DX-G (Canada), ... SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR (P. 63) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P. 60) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 59) TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 61) DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 61) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 59) Instruments and Controls CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P. 64) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P. 64) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM...
... model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page 62) next to the immobilizer system indicator. 57 2008 Civic Sedan Differences for Canadian models are noted in the text. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel DX, DX-G (Canada), ... SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR (P. 63) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P. 60) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 59) TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 61) DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 61) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 59) Instruments and Controls CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P. 64) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P. 64) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM...
Owner's Manual
Page 61
Differences for Canadian models are noted in the text. 58 2008 Civic Sedan instrument panel is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Si SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65) REV LIMIT INDICATOR (P. 64) VSA ... SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 60) TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR (P. 63) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P. 60) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 59) DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 61) TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 61) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 59) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 63) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65, 277) ...
Differences for Canadian models are noted in the text. 58 2008 Civic Sedan instrument panel is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Si SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65) REV LIMIT INDICATOR (P. 64) VSA ... SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 60) TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR (P. 63) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P. 60) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 59) DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 61) TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 61) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 59) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 63) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65, 277) ...
Owner's Manual
Page 64
... possible, since other drivers cannot see page 73 ). This indicator also comes on with the high beam headlights. Instruments and Controls 61 2008 Civic Sedan Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. It comes on (see that the exterior lights are on when the ignition switch is... turned to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position without turning off the light switch, this indicator comes on . Door-open Indicator This indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are signaling. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes ...
... possible, since other drivers cannot see page 73 ). This indicator also comes on with the high beam headlights. Instruments and Controls 61 2008 Civic Sedan Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. It comes on (see that the exterior lights are on when the ignition switch is... turned to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position without turning off the light switch, this indicator comes on . Door-open Indicator This indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are signaling. High Beam Indicator This indicator comes ...
Owner's Manual
Page 75
... on indicator comes on as you hear a click. Headlights on the lever, and hold the lever back. 72 2008 Civic Sedan The high beams will return to center when you open the driver's door. If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will come on (see...
... on indicator comes on as you hear a click. Headlights on the lever, and hold the lever back. 72 2008 Civic Sedan The high beams will return to center when you open the driver's door. If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will come on (see...
Owner's Manual
Page 76
... on with the switch. The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with reduced brightness when you unlock and open the driver's door, and then goes back to the selected brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. There... you insert the key but do not turn the light switch to adjust the brightness. They remain on and off in about 10 seconds. 73 2008 Civic Sedan
... on with the switch. The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with reduced brightness when you unlock and open the driver's door, and then goes back to the selected brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. There... you insert the key but do not turn the light switch to adjust the brightness. They remain on and off in about 10 seconds. 73 2008 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
Page 79
... vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility. You should have to get a key replaced. Use only Honda-approved key blanks. 76 2008 Civic Sedan The valet key works only in the ignition and the door locks. You can keep the trunk and trunk release handle locked when you ever have received a key number...
... vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility. You should have to get a key replaced. Use only Honda-approved key blanks. 76 2008 Civic Sedan The valet key works only in the ignition and the door locks. You can keep the trunk and trunk release handle locked when you ever have received a key number...
Owner's Manual
Page 82
... the ignition switch only when parked. This can remove the key from the ignition switch. Each door has a lock tab next to unlock the door. 79 2008 Civic Sedan Door Locks LOCK TAB On DX models To lock To lock any passenger's door when getting out of the vehicle. Pull the tab out to lock the... door, and push it in Park before you can cause you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or...
... the ignition switch only when parked. This can remove the key from the ignition switch. Each door has a lock tab next to unlock the door. 79 2008 Civic Sedan Door Locks LOCK TAB On DX models To lock To lock any passenger's door when getting out of the vehicle. Pull the tab out to lock the... door, and push it in Park before you can cause you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or...
Owner's Manual
Page 83
... switches are disabled. They are not disabled when all models except DX To lock the doors, push the top of the master door lock switch on the driver's door, or use the outside door handle. 80 2008 Civic Sedan To lock the driver's door, remove the key from the inside regardless of the position of either front...
... switches are disabled. They are not disabled when all models except DX To lock the doors, push the top of the master door lock switch on the driver's door, or use the outside door handle. 80 2008 Civic Sedan To lock the driver's door, remove the key from the inside regardless of the position of either front...
Owner's Manual
Page 84
... of these features as described on the following pages. CONTINUED 81 2008 Civic Sedan You can turn off the Auto Door Lock modes: Instruments and Controls 1. Auto Door Locking The auto door locking feature has three possible settings: The auto door locking is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles). 2. Make... Turn the ignition switch to automatically lock and unlock. There are default settings for each of the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles). The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h). When you customize the setting, make sure your vehicle is parked safely, the...
... of these features as described on the following pages. CONTINUED 81 2008 Civic Sedan You can turn off the Auto Door Lock modes: Instruments and Controls 1. Auto Door Locking The auto door locking feature has three possible settings: The auto door locking is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles). 2. Make... Turn the ignition switch to automatically lock and unlock. There are default settings for each of the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles). The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h). When you customize the setting, make sure your vehicle is parked safely, the...
Owner's Manual
Page 85
.... Push and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver's door. Release the switch, and within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to close the driver's door. 82 2008 Civic Sedan To program the Park Lock mode: Locks all doors when the shift lever is in the Park (P)...within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. 1. Make sure the shift lever is moved out of the master door lock switch on the driver's door until you hear a click (after about 5 seconds). 4. Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds...
.... Push and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver's door. Release the switch, and within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to close the driver's door. 82 2008 Civic Sedan To program the Park Lock mode: Locks all doors when the shift lever is in the Park (P)...within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. 1. Make sure the shift lever is moved out of the master door lock switch on the driver's door until you hear a click (after about 5 seconds). 4. Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds...