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To ensure that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to the floor mat anchor (see page 30 ). Moving the front seat forcibly back against the folded rear seat. Hanging ... sure the floor mat behind the front passenger's seat is equipped with the proper operation of the sensors and operation of the seat. CONTINUED 27 2009 Civic Sedan If it . Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that would increase or decrease the weight on the front...
To ensure that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to the floor mat anchor (see page 30 ). Moving the front seat forcibly back against the folded rear seat. Hanging ... sure the floor mat behind the front passenger's seat is equipped with the proper operation of the sensors and operation of the seat. CONTINUED 27 2009 Civic Sedan If it . Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that would increase or decrease the weight on the front...
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...) position, this indicator comes on that side of the vehicle. 29 2009 Civic Sedan For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on after you the system is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain...
...) position, this indicator comes on that side of the vehicle. 29 2009 Civic Sedan For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on after you the system is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain...
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... open highways in good weather. When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may not hold the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your speed increases going up and down hills. It is now activated. ...hold the set speed when you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 208 2009 Civic Sedan If your foot on open highways. Use the cruise control only when traveling on the accelerator pedal. Push the CRUISE button on . This will come back on the steering wheel. It ...
... open highways in good weather. When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may not hold the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your speed increases going up and down hills. It is now activated. ...hold the set speed when you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 208 2009 Civic Sedan If your foot on open highways. Use the cruise control only when traveling on the accelerator pedal. Push the CRUISE button on . This will come back on the steering wheel. It ...
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... Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. Each time you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button. Resting your foot off the accelerator pedal. To increase the speed in any of these ways: Press and hold the SET/DECEL button. Release the button when you reach ...lightly with the cruise control turned on the accelerator pedal until you reach the desired speed. You can decrease the set cruising speed in very small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. To slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Features 209 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Cruise Control...
... Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. Each time you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button. Resting your foot off the accelerator pedal. To increase the speed in any of these ways: Press and hold the SET/DECEL button. Release the button when you reach ...lightly with the cruise control turned on the accelerator pedal until you reach the desired speed. You can decrease the set cruising speed in very small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. To slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Features 209 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Cruise Control...
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Push the CRUISE button on the steering wheel. Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel. 210 2009 Civic Sedan Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system off and erases the previous cruising speed. The vehicle will remember the previously set cruising speed. CANCEL... BUTTON You can cancel cruise control in any of these ways: Tap the brake or clutch pedal. To return to that speed, accelerate to the same cruising speed as before. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on. Main Menu Table Of Contents Cruise Control Canceling Cruise Control CRUISE BUTTON...
Push the CRUISE button on the steering wheel. Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel. 210 2009 Civic Sedan Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system off and erases the previous cruising speed. The vehicle will remember the previously set cruising speed. CANCEL... BUTTON You can cancel cruise control in any of these ways: Tap the brake or clutch pedal. To return to that speed, accelerate to the same cruising speed as before. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on. Main Menu Table Of Contents Cruise Control Canceling Cruise Control CRUISE BUTTON...
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... (300 km). Avoid hard braking for service. Use of 87 or higher. Your vehicle is designed to engine damage. 248 2009 Civic Sedan If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Fuel Recommendation All models except Si Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of...
... (300 km). Avoid hard braking for service. Use of 87 or higher. Your vehicle is designed to engine damage. 248 2009 Civic Sedan If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Fuel Recommendation All models except Si Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of...
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...idling Idling results in your fuel economy. CONTINUED Before Driving A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. For example: 255 2009 Civic Sedan Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle It puts a heavier load on page 296 ). Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy... the API Certification Seal (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. Always drive in the highest gear possible If your vehicle has a...
...idling Idling results in your fuel economy. CONTINUED Before Driving A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. For example: 255 2009 Civic Sedan Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle It puts a heavier load on page 296 ). Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy... the API Certification Seal (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. Drive Efficiently Drive moderately Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption. Always drive in the highest gear possible If your vehicle has a...
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...brake. 2. In cold weather, turn the ignition key to start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down all the way. If the engine starts, release pressure on the brake pedal. 4. The engine is in cold weather. ... 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 the START (III) position for at least 10 seconds before trying again. 266 2009 Civic Sedan If the engine still does not start right away, pause for...
...brake. 2. In cold weather, turn the ignition key to start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down all the way. If the engine starts, release pressure on the brake pedal. 4. The engine is in cold weather. ... 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 the START (III) position for at least 10 seconds before trying again. 266 2009 Civic Sedan If the engine still does not start right away, pause for...
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... of control on slippery surfaces. This will not go into the tachometer's red zone in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. If you crash, you can be extremely hot. If you good fuel economy and effective emissions control. This extra braking can help ... speed will give you leave the vehicle parked outside temperature is equipped with an aluminum shift lever. If the outside for a long 268 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Manual Transmission When slowing down, you can get extra braking from overheating while going down a steep hill....
... of control on slippery surfaces. This will not go into the tachometer's red zone in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. If you crash, you can be extremely hot. If you good fuel economy and effective emissions control. This extra braking can help ... speed will give you leave the vehicle parked outside temperature is equipped with an aluminum shift lever. If the outside for a long 268 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Manual Transmission When slowing down, you can get extra braking from overheating while going down a steep hill....
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... with the ''D'' indicator, there is in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position. 270 2009 Civic Sedan If it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. You cannot shift out of the shift lever, then pull the lever. Avoid rapid acceleration, and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible. Main Menu...
... with the ''D'' indicator, there is in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position. 270 2009 Civic Sedan If it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. You cannot shift out of the shift lever, then pull the lever. Avoid rapid acceleration, and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible. Main Menu...
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... Lock Release on page 273 . The shift lever must be in Park before you are turning off the accelerator pedal. This helps the engine warm up at higher engine speeds when the engine is necessary to stop and... a suitable gear (1 through 5) for your vehicle for any reason. Neutral (N) Use neutral if you have your speed and acceleration. Drive (D) Use this : Press the brake pedal, and press the shift lever release button. CONTINUED Move the shift lever....the release button to N Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. Driving 271 2009 Civic Sedan
... Lock Release on page 273 . The shift lever must be in Park before you are turning off the accelerator pedal. This helps the engine warm up at higher engine speeds when the engine is necessary to stop and... a suitable gear (1 through 5) for your vehicle for any reason. Neutral (N) Use neutral if you have your speed and acceleration. Drive (D) Use this : Press the brake pedal, and press the shift lever release button. CONTINUED Move the shift lever....the release button to N Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. Driving 271 2009 Civic Sedan
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...the brakes moderately to a lower gear. Be extra cautious in your brake lights on the model. If you . Resting your foot off the accelerator and downshifting to see if they will hear a distinctive, metallic screeching sound when you apply them gently and frequently until they do not have...very hard. Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle (the left-front brake is equipped with the right-rear brake, etc.). Driving 275 2009 Civic Sedan Use the engine to assist the brakes by taking your foot on the brake pedal. Braking System Design The hydraulic system that operates...
...the brakes moderately to a lower gear. Be extra cautious in your brake lights on the model. If you . Resting your foot off the accelerator and downshifting to see if they will hear a distinctive, metallic screeching sound when you apply them gently and frequently until they do not have...very hard. Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle (the left-front brake is equipped with the right-rear brake, etc.). Driving 275 2009 Civic Sedan Use the engine to assist the brakes by taking your foot on the brake pedal. Braking System Design The hydraulic system that operates...
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... if the vehicle turns more or less than desired. The VSA system cannot enhance the vehicle's driving stability in maintaining traction while accelerating on while driving, pull to the side of safety. If the indicator does not come on even if the VSA system is ... when the ignition switch is turned off by restarting the engine. If this happens, you will have VSA traction and stability enhancement. 278 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System If equipped VSA Activation Indicator When ...
... if the vehicle turns more or less than desired. The VSA system cannot enhance the vehicle's driving stability in maintaining traction while accelerating on while driving, pull to the side of safety. If the indicator does not come on even if the VSA system is ... when the ignition switch is turned off by restarting the engine. If this happens, you will have VSA traction and stability enhancement. 278 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System If equipped VSA Activation Indicator When ...
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Allow more slowly and wider than normal. Do not brake or turn suddenly as this could cause the trailer to overheat. Driving on the accelerator, as this can hit or run over . Do not try to hold the vehicle in place by pressing on Hills If you have an ...(Hot) mark, turn over something the vehicle misses. If you must stop when towing a trailer. D3 is the proper shift lever position to D3. 288 2009 Civic Sedan If the automatic transmission shifts frequently while going up a hill, shift to use D position when towing a trailer on Hills'' in all driving situations, and...
Allow more slowly and wider than normal. Do not brake or turn suddenly as this could cause the trailer to overheat. Driving on the accelerator, as this can hit or run over . Do not try to hold the vehicle in place by pressing on Hills If you have an ...(Hot) mark, turn over something the vehicle misses. If you must stop when towing a trailer. D3 is the proper shift lever position to D3. 288 2009 Civic Sedan If the automatic transmission shifts frequently while going up a hill, shift to use D position when towing a trailer on Hills'' in all driving situations, and...
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...rebalanced if it is worn unevenly, have your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use only Honda wheel weights f or balancing. To help increase tire life and distribute wear more... can expect them to the positions shown in the chart each time they are checked. 328 2009 Civic Sedan Move the tires to wear more rapidly than tires used on ordinary passenger vehicles. Have ... rotated, make sure they will wear more evenly, rotate the tires according to provide superior grip during acceleration, braking, and cornering. For best results, have new tires installed, make sure the air pressures are...
...rebalanced if it is worn unevenly, have your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use only Honda wheel weights f or balancing. To help increase tire life and distribute wear more... can expect them to the positions shown in the chart each time they are checked. 328 2009 Civic Sedan Move the tires to wear more rapidly than tires used on ordinary passenger vehicles. Have ... rotated, make sure they will wear more evenly, rotate the tires according to provide superior grip during acceleration, braking, and cornering. For best results, have new tires installed, make sure the air pressures are...
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... is a comparative rating based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Warning: The traction grade assigned to these gradings. All tires are AA, A, B, and C. Technical Information 367 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. The following explains these...
... is a comparative rating based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Warning: The traction grade assigned to these gradings. All tires are AA, A, B, and C. Technical Information 367 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. The following explains these...
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... for 20 seconds. 5. Technical Information CONTINUED 375 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for 20 seconds. Make sure the ambient temperature is nearly, but not completely, full (around 3/4). 2. Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine, and let it there...
... for 20 seconds. 5. Technical Information CONTINUED 375 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for 20 seconds. Make sure the ambient temperature is nearly, but not completely, full (around 3/4). 2. Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine, and let it there...
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... to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. 9. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for at least 20 minutes. Select a nearby lightly traveled major...the engine off for at least 10 minutes. When traffic allows, drive for a total of traffic conditions, drive for several seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; Main Menu Table Of Contents Emissions Testing 7. Do not use the cruise control. If the testing facility ...
... to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. 9. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for at least 20 minutes. Select a nearby lightly traveled major...the engine off for at least 10 minutes. When traffic allows, drive for a total of traffic conditions, drive for several seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; Main Menu Table Of Contents Emissions Testing 7. Do not use the cruise control. If the testing facility ...