Owner's Manual
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... passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible. Sitting improperly or out of position can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by a crash or an inflating front airbag. This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you and..., an occupant who is to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips. 16 2008 Civic Sedan Advice for you are pregnant, the best way to drive. If you to protect yourself and your feet on the floor.
... passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible. Sitting improperly or out of position can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by a crash or an inflating front airbag. This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you and..., an occupant who is to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips. 16 2008 Civic Sedan Advice for you are pregnant, the best way to drive. If you to protect yourself and your feet on the floor.
Owner's Manual
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... Children Children who ride in back are less likely to be injured by an inflating passenger's front airbag. Also, children cannot be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision, an inflating front airbag can inflate with a passenger's front airbag. larger children should sit in the back seat, on a booster seat... Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off (see page 47 for important information about protecting larger children). 34 2008 Civic Sedan
... Children Children who ride in back are less likely to be injured by an inflating passenger's front airbag. Also, children cannot be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision, an inflating front airbag can inflate with a passenger's front airbag. larger children should sit in the back seat, on a booster seat... Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off (see page 47 for important information about protecting larger children). 34 2008 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
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...cause unconsciousness and even kill you. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have damaged the underside. Driver and Passenger Safety 51 2008 Civic Sedan The vehicle was in the sound of the garage. Select the fresh air mode. Even with the trunk open, open , run... running, even in your vehicle properly and follow the information on high speed. 4. Breathing it can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. Main Menu Table Of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle's exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. Have the exhaust...
...cause unconsciousness and even kill you. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have damaged the underside. Driver and Passenger Safety 51 2008 Civic Sedan The vehicle was in the sound of the garage. Select the fresh air mode. Even with the trunk open, open , run... running, even in your vehicle properly and follow the information on high speed. 4. Breathing it can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. Main Menu Table Of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle's exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. Have the exhaust...
Owner's Manual
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... ...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 Sedan Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and...
... ...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 Sedan Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and...
Owner's Manual
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... lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. 1. Headlights on the lever, and hold the lever back. 72 2008 Civic Sedan Parking and interior lights 4. High Beams 6. OFF 3. Pull the lever back to return to the low beams. To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly...
... lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. 1. Headlights on the lever, and hold the lever back. 72 2008 Civic Sedan Parking and interior lights 4. High Beams 6. OFF 3. Pull the lever back to return to the low beams. To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly...
Owner's Manual
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...prevent exhaust gas from inside. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard, page 51 . Parents should decide if their children should be opened from getting into the interior. Instruments and Controls MASTER KEY RELEASE LEVER You can be shown how to open the trunk, push the release lever in the direction pointed ...latch so the trunk can also use the master key to use this feature. For more information about child safety, see page 37 . 87 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Trunk On EX, EX-L, Si, and Canadian LX models Emergency Trunk Opener Press and hold the trunk release ...
...prevent exhaust gas from inside. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard, page 51 . Parents should decide if their children should be opened from getting into the interior. Instruments and Controls MASTER KEY RELEASE LEVER You can be shown how to open the trunk, push the release lever in the direction pointed ...latch so the trunk can also use the master key to use this feature. For more information about child safety, see page 37 . 87 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Trunk On EX, EX-L, Si, and Canadian LX models Emergency Trunk Opener Press and hold the trunk release ...
Owner's Manual
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..., and OFF (left). Door Activated and OFF. If you unlock the driver's door or remove the key from the ignition. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights Ceiling Light DOOR ACTIVATED ON After all doors are closed tightly, the light(s) dims slightly, then fades out in the ignition switch, the ceiling...
..., and OFF (left). Door Activated and OFF. If you unlock the driver's door or remove the key from the ignition. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights Ceiling Light DOOR ACTIVATED ON After all doors are closed tightly, the light(s) dims slightly, then fades out in the ignition switch, the ceiling...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights, Interior Convenience Items Interior Convenience Items CONSOLE COMPARTMENT CENTER POCKET COIN BOX COAT HOOK VANITY MIRROR Instruments and Controls ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET On all LX models, and EX and EX-L models without moonroof Push on the spotlight lenses to turn the light on and off. BEVERAGE HOLDERS BEVERAGE HOLDERS : If equipped ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET GLOVE BOX 105 2008 Civic Sedan
Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights, Interior Convenience Items Interior Convenience Items CONSOLE COMPARTMENT CENTER POCKET COIN BOX COAT HOOK VANITY MIRROR Instruments and Controls ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET On all LX models, and EX and EX-L models without moonroof Push on the spotlight lenses to turn the light on and off. BEVERAGE HOLDERS BEVERAGE HOLDERS : If equipped ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET GLOVE BOX 105 2008 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... in the center armrest. When more than one socket is being used, the combined power rating of the accessories should be in the interior. Close it latches. 106 2008 Civic Sedan The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the center console compartment. It will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element...
... in the center armrest. When more than one socket is being used, the combined power rating of the accessories should be in the interior. Close it latches. 106 2008 Civic Sedan The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the center console compartment. It will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element...
Owner's Manual
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... Turn the dial clockwise to decrease it. The indicator in the button is on when the A/C is on , air from the vehicle's interior is brought in from the outside of the airflow. REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON (If equipped) (All EX-L, Canadian LX, ...EX, and Si models) MAX A/C BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON 108 2008 Civic Sedan Air Conditioning (A/C) Button If equipped FAN CONTROL DIAL MODE BUTTONS TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL This button turns the air conditioning on and off , ...
... Turn the dial clockwise to decrease it. The indicator in the button is on when the A/C is on , air from the vehicle's interior is brought in from the outside of the airflow. REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON (If equipped) (All EX-L, Canadian LX, ...EX, and Si models) MAX A/C BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON 108 2008 Civic Sedan Air Conditioning (A/C) Button If equipped FAN CONTROL DIAL MODE BUTTONS TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL This button turns the air conditioning on and off , ...
Owner's Manual
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...at the base of leaves and other debris. Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C The outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to fresh air mode. MAX A/C Button If equipped The system automatically turns on ....limit. 2. Some air will flow from . Make sure the A/C is turned on the A/C, selects , and switches to the desired speed. 109 2008 Civic Sedan Set the fan to recirculation mode. and fresh air mode. 3. Set the temperature to select the vents air flows from the dashboard corner vents...
...at the base of leaves and other debris. Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C The outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to fresh air mode. MAX A/C Button If equipped The system automatically turns on ....limit. 2. Some air will flow from . Make sure the A/C is turned on the A/C, selects , and switches to the desired speed. 109 2008 Civic Sedan Set the fan to recirculation mode. and fresh air mode. 3. Set the temperature to select the vents air flows from the dashboard corner vents...
Owner's Manual
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...to normal. 1. Select 4. Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Using the Heater The heater uses engine coolant to maximum cool. 110 2008 Civic Sedan Select and fresh air mode. 4. Adjust the warmth of the air with MAX A/C: 1. When used in fresh air mode. Air conditioning places an... extra load on when a fan speed is set To cool the interior with the temperature control dial. The indicator in the button comes on the engine. Select MAX A/C. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see ...
...to normal. 1. Select 4. Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Using the Heater The heater uses engine coolant to maximum cool. 110 2008 Civic Sedan Select and fresh air mode. 4. Adjust the warmth of the air with MAX A/C: 1. When used in fresh air mode. Air conditioning places an... extra load on when a fan speed is set To cool the interior with the temperature control dial. The indicator in the button comes on the engine. Select MAX A/C. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see ...
Owner's Manual
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Clean the interior. Block the rear wheels. Also, apply a vehicle body wax to the painted surfaces that mate with a folded towel or rag so they do not touch ... stored indoors). Leave one made from a porous material such as plastic sheeting, trap moisture, which can damage the paint. Preferably, do this once a month. 264 2008 Civic Sedan If possible, store your vehicle back on jackstands so the tires are completely dry. Put the transmission in reverse (manual) or Park (automatic). To...
Clean the interior. Block the rear wheels. Also, apply a vehicle body wax to the painted surfaces that mate with a folded towel or rag so they do not touch ... stored indoors). Leave one made from a porous material such as plastic sheeting, trap moisture, which can damage the paint. Preferably, do this once a month. 264 2008 Civic Sedan If possible, store your vehicle back on jackstands so the tires are completely dry. Put the transmission in reverse (manual) or Park (automatic). To...
Owner's Manual
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... Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why the engine won't start falls into two areas, depending on at all . You can fly around the interior in the center of the Unexpected 271 2008 Civic Sedan Make sure it is discharged. Turn on page 273 . Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving. 19.Store...
... Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why the engine won't start falls into two areas, depending on at all . You can fly around the interior in the center of the Unexpected 271 2008 Civic Sedan Make sure it is discharged. Turn on page 273 . Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving. 19.Store...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD TAB FUSE LABEL Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in two fuse boxes. Replace any blown fuses, and check if the device ... that device. Determine from the chart on pages 284 and 285 , or the diagram on the driver's side, next to the brake fluid reservoir. The interior fuse box is a blown fuse. To open it, push the tabs as shown. 280...
Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD TAB FUSE LABEL Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in two fuse boxes. Replace any blown fuses, and check if the device ... that device. Determine from the chart on pages 284 and 285 , or the diagram on the driver's side, next to the brake fluid reservoir. The interior fuse box is a blown fuse. To open it, push the tabs as shown. 280...
Owner's Manual
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Make sure the headlights and all the fuses in the interior fuse box by looking through the top at the wire inside. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver. 4. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses FUSE ... fuses in the under-hood fuse box by pulling out each one with the fuse puller provided on the back of the Unexpected CONTINUED 281 2008 Civic Sedan
Make sure the headlights and all the fuses in the interior fuse box by looking through the top at the wire inside. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver. 4. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses FUSE ... fuses in the under-hood fuse box by pulling out each one with the fuse puller provided on the back of the Unexpected CONTINUED 281 2008 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... A 30 A 40 A 2 Circuits Protected Main Fuse EPS 1 Option Main Ignition Switch Main ABS/VSA Motor ABS/VSA F/S 1 : If equipped 2 : On models with VSA system 284 2008 Civic Sedan Amps. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 50 A 40 A 20 A 20 A 30 A 30 A 40 A 10 A 15... Blower Hazard FI Sub Stop and Horn Not Used Not Used IGPS Oil Level Not Used Audio Amp 1 IG Coil FI Main MG Clutch DBW Interior Light Back Up 7.5 A (15 A) 15 A 15 A 7.5 A 15 A 7.5 A 10 A No. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No...
... A 30 A 40 A 2 Circuits Protected Main Fuse EPS 1 Option Main Ignition Switch Main ABS/VSA Motor ABS/VSA F/S 1 : If equipped 2 : On models with VSA system 284 2008 Civic Sedan Amps. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 50 A 40 A 20 A 20 A 30 A 30 A 40 A 10 A 15... Blower Hazard FI Sub Stop and Horn Not Used Not Used IGPS Oil Level Not Used Audio Amp 1 IG Coil FI Main MG Clutch DBW Interior Light Back Up 7.5 A (15 A) 15 A 15 A 7.5 A 15 A 7.5 A 10 A No. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No...
Owner's Manual
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... (20 A) 20 A 20 A (15 A) 15 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 7.5 A 10 A 7.5 A 30 A : If equipped Taking Care of the Unexpected No. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX No. Amps. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 7.5 A 7.5 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 10 A Circuits Protected ODS METER SRS Right Headlight High Left Headlight...
... (20 A) 20 A 20 A (15 A) 15 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 7.5 A 10 A 7.5 A 30 A : If equipped Taking Care of the Unexpected No. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX No. Amps. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 7.5 A 7.5 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 10 A Circuits Protected ODS METER SRS Right Headlight High Left Headlight...
Owner's Manual
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Vehicles Canada Vehicles Fuses Interior 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 36 AH/5 HR 45 AH/20 HR 38 AH/5 HR 7 47 AH/20 HR 7 38 AH/5 HR 47 AH/... Canadian DX-G with manual transmission LX, EX, EX-L Si (all season tires) Except Si Optional for Si (summer tires) Si Si without VSA system 294 2008 Civic Sedan See page 284 or the fuse box cover. Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Battery Capacity Tires Size U.S.
Vehicles Canada Vehicles Fuses Interior 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 36 AH/5 HR 45 AH/20 HR 38 AH/5 HR 7 47 AH/20 HR 7 38 AH/5 HR 47 AH/... Canadian DX-G with manual transmission LX, EX, EX-L Si (all season tires) Except Si Optional for Si (summer tires) Si Si without VSA system 294 2008 Civic Sedan See page 284 or the fuse box cover. Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Battery Capacity Tires Size U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... Indicator ...279 Changing a Flat Tire ...267 Charging System Indicator ...277 Checking the Fuses...280 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...277 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...278 INDEX F Fan, Interior...108 III 2008 Civic Sedan
... Indicator ...279 Changing a Flat Tire ...267 Charging System Indicator ...277 Checking the Fuses...280 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...277 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...278 INDEX F Fan, Interior...108 III 2008 Civic Sedan