Owner's Manual
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...and Passenger Safety belt could be shown how to use the same seat belt. For example, infants and small children left alone with the key in the ignition switch can accidentally set the vehicle in a crash. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children Additional 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 Children children from your children should be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. Leaving children without ...
...and Passenger Safety belt could be shown how to use the same seat belt. For example, infants and small children left alone with the key in the ignition switch can accidentally set the vehicle in a crash. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children Additional 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 Children children from your children should be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. Leaving children without ...
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......72 Daytime Running Lights...73 Instrument Panel Brightness ...73 Hazard Warning Button ...74 Rear Window Defogger ...74 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...75 Keys and Locks ...76 Immobilizer System...77 Ignition Switch ...78 Door Locks ...79 Power Door Locks ...80 Childproof Door Locks ...80 Auto... 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 displays that contribute to the daily operation of your...
......72 Daytime Running Lights...73 Instrument Panel Brightness ...73 Hazard Warning Button ...74 Rear Window Defogger ...74 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...75 Keys and Locks ...76 Immobilizer System...77 Ignition Switch ...78 Door Locks ...79 Power Door Locks ...80 Childproof Door Locks ...80 Auto... 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 displays that contribute to the daily operation of your...
Owner's Manual
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... any other time, it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with your vehicle checked at any other time, it is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will also alert you to a potential problem with the ABS. For more information, see page 208... This indicator comes on for several seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page 77 ). 60 2008 Civic Sedan With this happens, have inserted a properly-coded ignition...
... any other time, it comes on at any other time, there is a problem with your vehicle checked at any other time, it is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will also alert you to a potential problem with the ABS. For more information, see page 208... This indicator comes on for several seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page 77 ). 60 2008 Civic Sedan With this happens, have inserted a properly-coded ignition...
Owner's Manual
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... on (see pages 246 and 247 ). It comes on . If you turn . Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. Instruments and Controls 61 2008 Civic Sedan For more information, see that the exterior lights are signaling. Door-open Indicator This indicator comes on the outside of the turn signal bulbs... switch, this indicator comes on if the trunk lid is a problem in either the or position. Trunk-open the driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see page 72 . A reminder chime will remain on. ...
... on (see pages 246 and 247 ). It comes on . If you turn . Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. Instruments and Controls 61 2008 Civic Sedan For more information, see that the exterior lights are signaling. Door-open Indicator This indicator comes on the outside of the turn signal bulbs... switch, this indicator comes on if the trunk lid is a problem in either the or position. Trunk-open the driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see page 72 . A reminder chime will remain on. ...
Owner's Manual
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Turn Signal 2. OFF 3. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever, and hold the lever back. 72 2008 Civic Sedan Parking and interior lights 4. When the light switch is in the or position, the lights on indicator comes on as long as a reminder. Headlights ... plate lights. 1. The high beam indicator will come on 5. Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver's door. The high beams will stay on as you hold...
Turn Signal 2. OFF 3. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever, and hold the lever back. 72 2008 Civic Sedan Parking and interior lights 4. When the light switch is in the or position, the lights on indicator comes on as long as a reminder. Headlights ... plate lights. 1. The high beam indicator will come on 5. Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver's door. The high beams will stay on as you hold...
Owner's Manual
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..., the high beam headlights come on with reduced brightness when you set the parking brake. They remain on and off in about 10 seconds. 73 2008 Civic Sedan Separate adjustments can be made when the headlights are six brightness levels. When you reach the maximum or minimum brightness. The buttons under the... turn the ignition switch to adjust the brightness. The center of the instrument panel. The display returns to the odometer 5 seconds after you insert the key but do not turn the ignition switch to the or position.
..., the high beam headlights come on with reduced brightness when you set the parking brake. They remain on and off in about 10 seconds. 73 2008 Civic Sedan Separate adjustments can be made when the headlights are six brightness levels. When you reach the maximum or minimum brightness. The buttons under the... turn the ignition switch to adjust the brightness. The center of the instrument panel. The display returns to the odometer 5 seconds after you insert the key but do not turn the ignition switch to the or position.
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Use only Honda-approved key blanks. 76 2008 Civic Sedan You should have to get a key replaced. You can keep the trunk and trunk release handle locked when you ever have received a key number tag with your set of keys. You will need this key number if you leave your vehicle. The valet key works only in the ignition and...
Use only Honda-approved key blanks. 76 2008 Civic Sedan You should have to get a key replaced. You can keep the trunk and trunk release handle locked when you ever have received a key number tag with your set of keys. You will need this key number if you leave your vehicle. The valet key works only in the ignition and...
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.... Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to start your engine, contact your vehicle undrivable. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. They will not work to it , and turn the ignition switch... you insert the key. Electrical problems could result that are damaged. Protect the keys from liquids. CONTINUED 77 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Keys and Locks, Immobilizer System These keys contain electronic circuits that may not recognize your key's coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object...
.... Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to start your engine, contact your vehicle undrivable. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. They will not work to it , and turn the ignition switch... you insert the key. Electrical problems could result that are damaged. Protect the keys from liquids. CONTINUED 77 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Keys and Locks, Immobilizer System These keys contain electronic circuits that may not recognize your key's coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object...
Owner's Manual
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...indicators on the instrument panel come on as you turn the key, push it difficult to turn the key. LOCK (0) You can operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in park. 78 2008 Civic Sedan Operation is the normal key position when driving. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the... left or right as a test when you turn the key. To turn the ignition switch from the ACCESSORY (I ), ON (II),...
...indicators on the instrument panel come on as you turn the key, push it difficult to turn the key. LOCK (0) You can operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in park. 78 2008 Civic Sedan Operation is the normal key position when driving. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the... left or right as a test when you turn the key. To turn the ignition switch from the ACCESSORY (I ), ON (II),...
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... and close the door. Instruments and Controls To unlock Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. This can remove the key from the ignition switch. Release the handle, then close the door. Remove the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. If your ...vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver's door. Each door has a lock tab next to unlock the door. 79 2008 Civic Sedan To...
... and close the door. Instruments and Controls To unlock Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. This can remove the key from the ignition switch. Release the handle, then close the door. Remove the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. If your ...vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver's door. Each door has a lock tab next to unlock the door. 79 2008 Civic Sedan To...
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...of the vehicle, pull out the lock tab and close the door. To lock the driver's door, remove the key from the outside lock on either master door lock switch unlocks all doors unlock. Pushing the bottom of the master door...LEVER Unlock To lock Lock To unlock MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH On all the doors are closed, or when the key is not in the LOCK position, the door cannot be opened from accidentally opening the rear doors. Pushing in the...Door Locks Power Door Locks The lock tab on the driver's door, or use the key in , and use the outside door handle. 80 2008 Civic Sedan
...of the vehicle, pull out the lock tab and close the door. To lock the driver's door, remove the key from the outside lock on either master door lock switch unlocks all doors unlock. Pushing the bottom of the master door...LEVER Unlock To lock Lock To unlock MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH On all the doors are closed, or when the key is not in the LOCK position, the door cannot be opened from accidentally opening the rear doors. Pushing in the...Door Locks Power Door Locks The lock tab on the driver's door, or use the key in , and use the outside door handle. 80 2008 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
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...) to activate all doors unlock feature. 5. Turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. You will hear a click. Trunk PULL TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MASTER KEY Or, until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate driver's door unlock feature, Even though your vehicle's battery is removed or... goes dead, the system keeps the auto door lock/unlock setting which you need to give the other person the valet key. 86 2008 Civic Sedan To open the trunk, pull the trunk release handle on the left side of the master door lock switch on the driver's door...
...) to activate all doors unlock feature. 5. Turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. You will hear a click. Trunk PULL TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MASTER KEY Or, until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate driver's door unlock feature, Even though your vehicle's battery is removed or... goes dead, the system keeps the auto door lock/unlock setting which you need to give the other person the valet key. 86 2008 Civic Sedan To open the trunk, pull the trunk release handle on the left side of the master door lock switch on the driver's door...
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... a release lever on the remote transmitter. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging it, and to use the master key to open the trunk, push the release lever in the direction pointed by an arrow. Main Menu Table Of Contents Trunk On EX, EX-L, Si... on the trunk latch so the trunk can also use this feature. For more information about child safety, see page 37 . 87 2008 Civic Sedan To close the trunk, press down on the trunk lid. Instruments and Controls MASTER KEY RELEASE LEVER You can be shown how to prevent exhaust gas from inside.
... a release lever on the remote transmitter. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging it, and to use the master key to open the trunk, push the release lever in the direction pointed by an arrow. Main Menu Table Of Contents Trunk On EX, EX-L, Si... on the trunk latch so the trunk can also use this feature. For more information about child safety, see page 37 . 87 2008 Civic Sedan To close the trunk, press down on the trunk lid. Instruments and Controls MASTER KEY RELEASE LEVER You can be shown how to prevent exhaust gas from inside.
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... twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a horn to verify that the security system has set . This button does not work when the key is in the ignition switch. 88 2008 Civic Sedan If you do not open the trunk. LX, EX, EX-L, and Si models, the security system will come on when you...within 5 seconds, you press the UNLOCK button. You cannot lock the doors if any door, the light stays on the remote transmitter, or insert the key. The ceiling light (if the ceiling light switch is in the ignition switch. Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Transmitter EX, EX-L, Si, and Canadian...
... twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a horn to verify that the security system has set . This button does not work when the key is in the ignition switch. 88 2008 Civic Sedan If you do not open the trunk. LX, EX, EX-L, and Si models, the security system will come on when you...within 5 seconds, you press the UNLOCK button. You cannot lock the doors if any door, the light stays on the remote transmitter, or insert the key. The ceiling light (if the ceiling light switch is in the ignition switch. Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Transmitter EX, EX-L, Si, and Canadian...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition switch. Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or motor. 101 2008 Civic Sedan The moonroof has a key-off delay cancels as soon as you try to the second detent, then release it . You can cause serious injury. The... key-off delay. The moonroof closes all hands and fingers are away from closing all passengers and objects are clear of the moonroof before closing it . ...
... the ignition switch. Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or motor. 101 2008 Civic Sedan The moonroof has a key-off delay cancels as soon as you try to the second detent, then release it . You can cause serious injury. The... key-off delay. The moonroof closes all hands and fingers are away from closing all passengers and objects are clear of the moonroof before closing it . ...
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... out in about 30 seconds. On models with moonroof The front ceiling light has two spotlights. If you unlock the driver's door or remove the key from the ignition. ON (right), Door Activated, and OFF (left). Door Activated and OFF. Unlock the doors with the... spotlight lenses to turn them on when you do not open without the key in about 30 seconds. Remove the key from the ignition switch, the light(s) fades out in the ignition switch, the ceiling light(s) will go off . 104 2008 Civic Sedan If you : Open any door after 3 minutes. In the Door Activated...
... out in about 30 seconds. On models with moonroof The front ceiling light has two spotlights. If you unlock the driver's door or remove the key from the ignition. ON (right), Door Activated, and OFF (left). Door Activated and OFF. Unlock the doors with the... spotlight lenses to turn them on when you do not open without the key in about 30 seconds. Remove the key from the ignition switch, the light(s) fades out in the ignition switch, the ceiling light(s) will go off . 104 2008 Civic Sedan If you : Open any door after 3 minutes. In the Door Activated...
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... lights, side marker lights, and taillights flash if someone attempts to activate, you must lock the doors from the outside with the master key or the remote transmitter without using the key or the remote transmitter will not set, check the door and trunk open the trunk with the... key, driver's lock tab, door lock master switch, or remote transmitter. Main Menu Table Of Contents Security System If equipped The security system helps to it. 175 2008 Civic Sedan This alarm continues for 2 minutes, then it is setting itself...
... lights, side marker lights, and taillights flash if someone attempts to activate, you must lock the doors from the outside with the master key or the remote transmitter without using the key or the remote transmitter will not set, check the door and trunk open the trunk with the... key, driver's lock tab, door lock master switch, or remote transmitter. Main Menu Table Of Contents Security System If equipped The security system helps to it. 175 2008 Civic Sedan This alarm continues for 2 minutes, then it is setting itself...
Owner's Manual
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... accelerator pedal all electrical accessories to the START (III) position. Also, the thinner air f ound at least 10 seconds before trying again. 198 2008 Civic Sedan If the engine still does not start in the START (III) position for at altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400 meters) adds to ...transmission: The immobilizer system protects your vehicle f rom thef t. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all the way down, and hold the key in cold weather. If the engine fails to this problem. If the engine starts, release pressure on the brake pedal. 4. The engine is ...
... accelerator pedal all electrical accessories to the START (III) position. Also, the thinner air f ound at least 10 seconds before trying again. 198 2008 Civic Sedan If the engine still does not start in the START (III) position for at altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400 meters) adds to ...transmission: The immobilizer system protects your vehicle f rom thef t. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all the way down, and hold the key in cold weather. If the engine fails to this problem. If the engine starts, release pressure on the brake pedal. 4. The engine is ...
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... gear to reverse while the vehicle is near the tachometer's red zone (see page 64 ). 1. Press the clutch pedal, and shift to reverse. 201 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Manual Transmission Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are still unable to... shift to reverse, apply the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. 3. Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachometer's red zone. With the clutch pedal...
... gear to reverse while the vehicle is near the tachometer's red zone (see page 64 ). 1. Press the clutch pedal, and shift to reverse. 201 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Manual Transmission Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are still unable to... shift to reverse, apply the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. 3. Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachometer's red zone. With the clutch pedal...
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... the release button on the brake pedal when you have your foot off or starting the engine. Neutral (N) Use neutral if you can remove the key from Park to N Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. Driving 203 2008 Civic Sedan
... the release button on the brake pedal when you have your foot off or starting the engine. Neutral (N) Use neutral if you can remove the key from Park to N Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. Driving 203 2008 Civic Sedan