Owner's Manual
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... INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 57) GAUGES (P. 66) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 112) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (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...
... INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 57) GAUGES (P. 66) AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 112) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG (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...
Owner's Manual
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... Passenger Safety CONTINUED 11 2008 Civic Sedan Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from unexpectedly opening a door and falling out. Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from accidentally opening a door when you to maintain ... as possible. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction The following pages provide instructions on the instrument panel to indicate when any door is not tightly closed. See pages 33 37 for how the dooropen indicator works.
... Passenger Safety CONTINUED 11 2008 Civic Sedan Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from unexpectedly opening a door and falling out. Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from accidentally opening a door when you to maintain ... as possible. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction The following pages provide instructions on the instrument panel to indicate when any door is not tightly closed. See pages 33 37 for how the dooropen indicator works.
Owner's Manual
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... Wipers and Washers .. 71 Turn Signals and Headlights ...72 Daytime Running Lights...73 Instrument Panel Brightness ...73 Hazard Warning Button ...74 Rear Window Defogger ...74 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...75 Keys...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...
... Wipers and Washers .. 71 Turn Signals and Headlights ...72 Daytime Running Lights...73 Instrument Panel Brightness ...73 Hazard Warning Button ...74 Rear Window Defogger ...74 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...75 Keys...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
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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
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... with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page 62) next to the immobilizer system indicator. 57 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel DX, DX-G (Canada), LX, EX, EX-L SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 64) DAYTIME RUNNING... (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) ...
... with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page 62) next to the immobilizer system indicator. 57 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel DX, DX-G (Canada), LX, EX, EX-L SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 64) DAYTIME RUNNING... (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) ...
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...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... INDICATOR LAMP (P. 65, 278) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P. 65, 223) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P. 64) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 60) The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for Canadian models are noted in the text. 58 2008 Civic Sedan
...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... INDICATOR LAMP (P. 65, 278) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P. 65, 223) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P. 64) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 60) The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for Canadian models are noted in the text. 58 2008 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
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...DRL) are on with the high beam headlights. A reminder chime will remain on if any door is in the circuit. Trunk-open Indicator This indicator comes on . Instruments and Controls 61 2008 Civic Sedan Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you are ...the light switch is not closed tightly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you open the driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. When you turn signals on...
...DRL) are on with the high beam headlights. A reminder chime will remain on if any door is in the circuit. Trunk-open Indicator This indicator comes on . Instruments and Controls 61 2008 Civic Sedan Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you are ...the light switch is not closed tightly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you open the driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. When you turn signals on...
Owner's Manual
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...Turn Signal 2. High Beams 6. When the light switch is in the or position, the lights on indicator comes on as you open the driver's door. Parking and interior lights 4. The high beam indicator will stay on as long as a reminder. The high beams will come on (see page ... signal a right turn. Headlights on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. 1. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever, and hold the lever back. 72 2008 Civic Sedan Headlights On Turning the switch to the low beams. To flash...
...Turn Signal 2. High Beams 6. When the light switch is in the or position, the lights on indicator comes on as you open the driver's door. Parking and interior lights 4. The high beam indicator will stay on as long as a reminder. The high beams will come on (see page ... signal a right turn. Headlights on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. 1. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever, and hold the lever back. 72 2008 Civic Sedan Headlights On Turning the switch to the low beams. To flash...
Owner's Manual
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...to the ON (II) position, the illumination turns off in about 10 seconds. 73 2008 Civic Sedan The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with reduced brightness when... you turn the ignition switch off . Main Menu Table Of Contents Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off or position, the high beam headlights come...meter (upper and lower) illuminates 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...
...to the ON (II) position, the illumination turns off in about 10 seconds. 73 2008 Civic Sedan The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with reduced brightness when... you turn the ignition switch off . Main Menu Table Of Contents Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off or position, the high beam headlights come...meter (upper and lower) illuminates 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...
Owner's Manual
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... try to 10 minutes after you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position for up to open the moonroof in either front door. You can open either direction. Main Menu Table Of Contents Moonroof To close the moonroof fully, push the moonroof switch forward to operate. ...release it . Make sure all hands and fingers are away from closing the moonroof on someone's hands or fingers can damage the moonroof panel or motor. 101 2008 Civic Sedan Instruments and Controls Opening or closing all the way. The moonroof has a key-off the ignition switch. You must then turn ...
... try to 10 minutes after you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position for up to open the moonroof in either front door. You can open either direction. Main Menu Table Of Contents Moonroof To close the moonroof fully, push the moonroof switch forward to operate. ...release it . Make sure all hands and fingers are away from closing the moonroof on someone's hands or fingers can damage the moonroof panel or motor. 101 2008 Civic Sedan Instruments and Controls Opening or closing all the way. The moonroof has a key-off the ignition switch. You must then turn ...
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Since it . 175 2008 Civic Sedan The horn sounds and a combination of the monitor display, manually check the hood. The security system will not set if the hood, trunk, or any door, the trunk, or the hood without triggering the alarm. NOTE: To see if the doors and trunk are fully ...seconds after you exit the vehicle, press the LOCK button on the remote transmitter within 5 seconds. The security system indicator on the instrument panel (see page 61 ) to protect your vehicle or remove the radio. Features SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR Once the security system is setting itself. If...
Since it . 175 2008 Civic Sedan The horn sounds and a combination of the monitor display, manually check the hood. The security system will not set if the hood, trunk, or any door, the trunk, or the hood without triggering the alarm. NOTE: To see if the doors and trunk are fully ...seconds after you exit the vehicle, press the LOCK button on the remote transmitter within 5 seconds. The security system indicator on the instrument panel (see page 61 ) to protect your vehicle or remove the radio. Features SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR Once the security system is setting itself. If...
Owner's Manual
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... the inside and outside lights are securely closed . 3. Make sure the doors are clean and unobstructed. Remove frost, snow, or ice. 2. Check that any items you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel (see page 57 ). 197 2008 Civic Sedan Check the seat adjustment (see page 91 ). 6. Fasten your...
... the inside and outside lights are securely closed . 3. Make sure the doors are clean and unobstructed. Remove frost, snow, or ice. 2. Check that any items you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel (see page 57 ). 197 2008 Civic Sedan Check the seat adjustment (see page 91 ). 6. Fasten your...
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Lock the doors. Check the indicator on the instrument panel to verify that the security system is parked on an incline. ... If the vehicle is facing downhill, turn the front wheels away from moving and putting pressure on the instrument panel. If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn the front wheels toward the curb. Make sure the parking brake .... The hot three way catalytic converter could cause heat damage to the upper meter on a very hot day. 206 2008 Civic Sedan This keeps the vehicle from the curb. Place any packages, valuables, etc., in reverse gear. Never park over...
Lock the doors. Check the indicator on the instrument panel to verify that the security system is parked on an incline. ... If the vehicle is facing downhill, turn the front wheels away from moving and putting pressure on the instrument panel. If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn the front wheels toward the curb. Make sure the parking brake .... The hot three way catalytic converter could cause heat damage to the upper meter on a very hot day. 206 2008 Civic Sedan This keeps the vehicle from the curb. Place any packages, valuables, etc., in reverse gear. Never park over...
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Main Menu Index Fuel ...180 Fill Door and Cap...181 Gauge ...67 Octane...Manual Transmission ...199 Glove Box ...106 Timing Control System ...301 Important Safety Precautions ...6 Indicators, Instrument Panel ...59 Infant Restraint ...38 Infant Seats LATCH Anchor System ...42 Lower Anchors ...42 Tether Anchor ...Recommended Tire Pressures ...255 Information Display ...66 Inside Mirror ...102 Inspection, Tire ...256 Instrument Panel ...57 Instrument Panel Lights ...59 Instrument Panel Brightness ...73 Instruments and Controls ...55 Interior Lights ...104 Introduction ...i I Identification Number, ...
Main Menu Index Fuel ...180 Fill Door and Cap...181 Gauge ...67 Octane...Manual Transmission ...199 Glove Box ...106 Timing Control System ...301 Important Safety Precautions ...6 Indicators, Instrument Panel ...59 Infant Restraint ...38 Infant Seats LATCH Anchor System ...42 Lower Anchors ...42 Tether Anchor ...Recommended Tire Pressures ...255 Information Display ...66 Inside Mirror ...102 Inspection, Tire ...256 Instrument Panel ...57 Instrument Panel Lights ...59 Instrument Panel Brightness ...73 Instruments and Controls ...55 Interior Lights ...104 Introduction ...i I Identification Number, ...