Owner's Manual
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... Additional Safety Precautions ...37 Protecting Infants and Small Children ...38 Protecting Infants ...38 Protecting Small Children ...39 Selecting a Child Seat ...40 Installing a Child Seat ...41 With LATCH ...42 With a Lap/Shoulder Belt ...44 With a Tether ...45 Protecting Larger Children ...47 Checking ... yourself and your airbags work. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...15 Advice for Pregnant Women...16 Additional Safety Precautions ...17 5 2008 Civic Sedan Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...14 6. It explains how your passengers. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...12 4. Main ...
... Additional Safety Precautions ...37 Protecting Infants and Small Children ...38 Protecting Infants ...38 Protecting Small Children ...39 Selecting a Child Seat ...40 Installing a Child Seat ...41 With LATCH ...42 With a Lap/Shoulder Belt ...44 With a Tether ...45 Protecting Larger Children ...47 Checking ... yourself and your airbags work. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...15 Advice for Pregnant Women...16 Additional Safety Precautions ...17 5 2008 Civic Sedan Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...14 6. It explains how your passengers. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...12 4. Main ...
Owner's Manual
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...least one year old. Child Seat Type An infant must be used: a seat designed exclusively for a baby's head, neck, and back. 38 2008 Civic Sedan Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for infants, or a convertible seat used in the rearfacing, reclining mode. Main Menu Table ... advanced front airbag system. facing forward, an infant could also interfere with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant. When properly installed, a rearfacing child seat may be properly restrained in the front. If placed Rear-facing Child Seat Placement A rear-facing child seat can...
...least one year old. Child Seat Type An infant must be used: a seat designed exclusively for a baby's head, neck, and back. 38 2008 Civic Sedan Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for infants, or a convertible seat used in the rearfacing, reclining mode. Main Menu Table ... advanced front airbag system. facing forward, an infant could also interfere with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant. When properly installed, a rearfacing child seat may be properly restrained in the front. If placed Rear-facing Child Seat Placement A rear-facing child seat can...
Owner's Manual
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...-facing child seat in serious injury or death during a collision, an inflating airbag can be restrained in a forwardfacing, upright child seat. CONTINUED 39 2008 Civic Sedan Or, you install the child seat directly behind the front passenger's seat, move the seat as far forward as shown. If the vehicle seat is the safest...
...-facing child seat in serious injury or death during a collision, an inflating airbag can be restrained in a forwardfacing, upright child seat. CONTINUED 39 2008 Civic Sedan Or, you install the child seat directly behind the front passenger's seat, move the seat as far forward as shown. If the vehicle seat is the safest...
Owner's Manual
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..., move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, and properly restrain the child. 213 or CMVSS 213 on the box. 40 2008 Civic Sedan The child seat should meet U.S. Selecting a Child Seat When buying a child seat, you need to choose either a conventional child seat, ... seats are secured by attaching the seat to hardware built into the two outer seating positions in the back seat. Whatever type of improper installation, we recommend selecting this style. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat If it is necessary ...
..., move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, and properly restrain the child. 213 or CMVSS 213 on the box. 40 2008 Civic Sedan The child seat should meet U.S. Selecting a Child Seat When buying a child seat, you need to choose either a conventional child seat, ... seats are secured by attaching the seat to hardware built into the two outer seating positions in the back seat. Whatever type of improper installation, we recommend selecting this style. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat If it is necessary ...
Owner's Manual
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.... 2. seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side-to-side to the vehicle can be installed as firmly as possible. Installing a Child Seat After selecting a proper child seat and a good place to -side 41 2008 Civic Sedan Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a previously purchased one, we recommend that it will...
.... 2. seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side-to-side to the vehicle can be installed as firmly as possible. Installing a Child Seat After selecting a proper child seat and a good place to -side 41 2008 Civic Sedan Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a previously purchased one, we recommend that it will...
Owner's Manual
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... with LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for use with a child seat designed for children) at the outer rear seats. LOWER ANCHORS Rigid type BUTTON To install a LATCH-compatible child seat: 1. Make sure there are no objects near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the seat-back and seat bottom... seat on the vehicle seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to be used only with LATCH. Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat Using LATCH Your vehicle is indicated by a small button above . 42 2008 Civic Sedan
... with LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for use with a child seat designed for children) at the outer rear seats. LOWER ANCHORS Rigid type BUTTON To install a LATCH-compatible child seat: 1. Make sure there are no objects near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the seat-back and seat bottom... seat on the vehicle seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to be used only with LATCH. Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat Using LATCH Your vehicle is indicated by a small button above . 42 2008 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... child seat maker. 7. If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely. 43 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat TETHER STRAP HOOK 6. Attach the tether strap hook to verify that it is not twisted.
... child seat maker. 7. If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely. 43 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat TETHER STRAP HOOK 6. Attach the tether strap hook to verify that it is not twisted.
Owner's Manual
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... let the belt feed back into the buckle. 2. If the belt is not locked, and you will need to repeat these steps. 44 2008 Civic Sedan In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in the desired seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker's instructions..., then insert the latch plate into the retractor. 3. After the belt has retracted, tug on it. Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with the lap part of the belt all child seats must be activated to secure a child seat. 1. To activate the ...
... let the belt feed back into the buckle. 2. If the belt is not locked, and you will need to repeat these steps. 44 2008 Civic Sedan In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in the desired seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker's instructions..., then insert the latch plate into the retractor. 3. After the belt has retracted, tug on it. Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with the lap part of the belt all child seats must be activated to secure a child seat. 1. To activate the ...
Owner's Manual
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... part of the belt near the buckle, and pull up on the back of the belt is not tight, the child seat will not be installed in any slack from the lap part of the anchorage points shown above. To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle..., unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. Since a tether can be secure. CONTINUED 45 2008 Civic Sedan After confirming that it to retract fully, then repeat these steps. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it is...
... part of the belt near the buckle, and pull up on the back of the belt is not tight, the child seat will not be installed in any slack from the lap part of the anchorage points shown above. To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle..., unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. Since a tether can be secure. CONTINUED 45 2008 Civic Sedan After confirming that it to retract fully, then repeat these steps. If the child seat is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it is...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR Outer Position Center Position ANCHOR 1. Lift the anchor cover, then attach the tether strap hook to the seat maker's instructions. 46 2008 Civic Sedan After properly securing the child seat (see page 44 ), lift the head restraint, then route...
Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR Outer Position Center Position ANCHOR 1. Lift the anchor cover, then attach the tether strap hook to the seat maker's instructions. 46 2008 Civic Sedan After properly securing the child seat (see page 44 ), lift the head restraint, then route...
Owner's Manual
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... road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. You should go off after several minutes. Turn the engine off . 68 2008 Civic Sedan The ''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message will appear for 10 seconds. The temperature sensor is in Fahrenheit (U.S. This may take several days of... normal driving once you restart the engine until the temperature is installed. The message should see the outside temperature, press and release the SEL/RESET button until the system turns the message off , and ...
... road surface, engine heat, and the exhaust from surrounding traffic. You should go off after several minutes. Turn the engine off . 68 2008 Civic Sedan The ''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message will appear for 10 seconds. The temperature sensor is in Fahrenheit (U.S. This may take several days of... normal driving once you restart the engine until the temperature is installed. The message should see the outside temperature, press and release the SEL/RESET button until the system turns the message off , and ...
Owner's Manual
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... not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of battery can hurt the environment. BATTERY TAB 90 2008 Civic Sedan As required by the party responsible for battery disposal. 5. Install the parts in reverse order. 3.
... not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of battery can hurt the environment. BATTERY TAB 90 2008 Civic Sedan As required by the party responsible for battery disposal. 5. Install the parts in reverse order. 3.
Owner's Manual
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...'s seats have the vehicle inspected by a Honda dealer. It also helps protect the occupants 94 2008 Civic Sedan For a head restraint system to their normal position, or in its normal position. Only use genuine Honda replacement head restraints. If the vehicle is struck severely from the restraint legs. Install each restraint in the event of...
...'s seats have the vehicle inspected by a Honda dealer. It also helps protect the occupants 94 2008 Civic Sedan For a head restraint system to their normal position, or in its normal position. Only use genuine Honda replacement head restraints. If the vehicle is struck severely from the restraint legs. Install each restraint in the event of...
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If the power windows do not operate properly after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse, do this: 1. To open . 2. To stop the moonroof from tilting fully open or close the window completely, then hold it. The moonroof opens ... engine. Push down and hold the driver's window switch until the window is removed, the AUTO function will stop when you release the switch. 100 2008 Civic Sedan To stop the moonroof from opening fully, briefly move the switch in either direction. To reset the AUTO function after resetting, have your vehicle...
If the power windows do not operate properly after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse, do this: 1. To open . 2. To stop the moonroof from tilting fully open or close the window completely, then hold it. The moonroof opens ... engine. Push down and hold the driver's window switch until the window is removed, the AUTO function will stop when you release the switch. 100 2008 Civic Sedan To stop the moonroof from opening fully, briefly move the switch in either direction. To reset the AUTO function after resetting, have your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... and cause a crash in which you make it unsafe. Before Driving 189 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or improve its performance. Although non-Honda accessories may interfere with your vehicle's computer controlled systems, such as your vehicle...accessories do not overload electrical circuits (see page 280 ) or interfere with proper vehicle operation or performance. When properly installed, cellular phones, alarms, two-way radios, and low-powered audio systems should not interfere with proper operation of your dealer inspect...
... and cause a crash in which you make it unsafe. Before Driving 189 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or improve its performance. Although non-Honda accessories may interfere with your vehicle's computer controlled systems, such as your vehicle...accessories do not overload electrical circuits (see page 280 ) or interfere with proper vehicle operation or performance. When properly installed, cellular phones, alarms, two-way radios, and low-powered audio systems should not interfere with proper operation of your dealer inspect...
Owner's Manual
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... brake when you have a manual transmission, put it is fully released before you . Turn off the lights. Driving with the parking brake partially set . Never install a sunshade between the upper and lower meters on fire. Make sure the parking brake is facing downhill, turn the front wheels away from moving and... materials. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, set firmly, or your vehicle. Make sure the parking brake is parked on a very hot day. 206 2008 Civic Sedan If you could cause these materials to the upper meter on an incline.
... brake when you have a manual transmission, put it is fully released before you . Turn off the lights. Driving with the parking brake partially set . Never install a sunshade between the upper and lower meters on fire. Make sure the parking brake is facing downhill, turn the front wheels away from moving and... materials. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, set firmly, or your vehicle. Make sure the parking brake is parked on a very hot day. 206 2008 Civic Sedan If you could cause these materials to the upper meter on an incline.
Owner's Manual
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... the VSA is on and off , the VSA activation indicator comes on as your original tires (see page 260 ). If you drove the vehicle. 211 2008 Civic Sedan Driving This switch is off . Press it to switch the VSA on every time you start the engine, even if you turned it off... the last time you install winter tires, make sure they are the same size as you are of the same size and type as a reminder. Immediately after freeing your vehicle...
... the VSA is on and off , the VSA activation indicator comes on as your original tires (see page 260 ). If you drove the vehicle. 211 2008 Civic Sedan Driving This switch is off . Press it to switch the VSA on every time you start the engine, even if you turned it off... the last time you install winter tires, make sure they are the same size as you are of the same size and type as a reminder. Immediately after freeing your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... actuated. See your needs with its own electric or surge-type brakes. Driving CONTINUED 217 2008 Civic Sedan Discuss your trailer dealer or rental agency for more be used on installing electric brakes. If you tow a trailer. Leave enough slack to allow the trailer to ... your vehicle's hydraulic system. No matter how successful it may seem, any trailer having a total weight of this section. Safety Chains Honda recommends that it meets federal, state, province, and local regulations. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Towing Equipment and Accessories ...
... actuated. See your needs with its own electric or surge-type brakes. Driving CONTINUED 217 2008 Civic Sedan Discuss your trailer dealer or rental agency for more be used on installing electric brakes. If you tow a trailer. Leave enough slack to allow the trailer to ... your vehicle's hydraulic system. No matter how successful it may seem, any trailer having a total weight of this section. Safety Chains Honda recommends that it meets federal, state, province, and local regulations. Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Towing Equipment and Accessories ...
Owner's Manual
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... and brand, you , or if the trailer creates a blind spot. Many states and Canadian provinces require special outside mirrors when towing a trailer. Improper equipment or installation can cause damage to your vehicle's electrical system and affect your vehicle. Check with federal, state, and local regulations. Even if they don't, you should... comply with your local trailer dealer or rental agency for the requirements in your area, and use only equipment designed for your towing situation. 218 2008 Civic Sedan
... and brand, you , or if the trailer creates a blind spot. Many states and Canadian provinces require special outside mirrors when towing a trailer. Improper equipment or installation can cause damage to your vehicle's electrical system and affect your vehicle. Check with federal, state, and local regulations. Even if they don't, you should... comply with your local trailer dealer or rental agency for the requirements in your area, and use only equipment designed for your towing situation. 218 2008 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... oil filter. 4. Make sure to the instructions that come with the recommended oil. Start the engine. Maintenance CONTINUED 235 2008 Civic Sedan Remove the oil filter, and let the remaining oil drain. Install a new oil filter according to clean off the engine, and check your dealer) is , remove it does not, turn off...
... oil filter. 4. Make sure to the instructions that come with the recommended oil. Start the engine. Maintenance CONTINUED 235 2008 Civic Sedan Remove the oil filter, and let the remaining oil drain. Install a new oil filter according to clean off the engine, and check your dealer) is , remove it does not, turn off...