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... specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...361 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. 2009 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Refer to 2009 Civic GX Supplement for topics specific to order) ...381 Index ...I Service Information ...Civic GX. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...377 Authorized Manuals (U. S. S. Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard...
... specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...361 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. 2009 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual Refer to 2009 Civic GX Supplement for topics specific to order) ...381 Index ...I Service Information ...Civic GX. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...377 Authorized Manuals (U. S. S. Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard...
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... your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. plus what you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Civic Sedan Taking Care of the warranties covering your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. and Canada only) A summary of the Unexpected This section... how to tow a trailer. Features How to check them . Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of things to check and instructions on the dashboard and steering column. Before Driving What gasoline to use the controls on how to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, ...
... your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. plus what you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Civic Sedan Taking Care of the warranties covering your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. and Canada only) A summary of the Unexpected This section... how to tow a trailer. Features How to check them . Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of things to check and instructions on the dashboard and steering column. Before Driving What gasoline to use the controls on how to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, ...
Owner's Manual
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... rest of the vehicle. They are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 10 2009 Civic Sedan What you can pose serious hazards. Airbags can maximize your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the dashboard as possible while allowing full control of this section gives more serious or even...
... rest of the vehicle. They are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 10 2009 Civic Sedan What you can pose serious hazards. Airbags can maximize your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the dashboard as possible while allowing full control of this section gives more serious or even...
Owner's Manual
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... equipment may help. 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs Sitting too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard. Once your chest and the airbag cover in serious injury or death if the front airbags... inflate. In addition to adjusting the seat, you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in position. See page 93 for how to a comfortable, upright position. 12 2009 Civic Sedan ...
... equipment may help. 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs Sitting too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard. Once your chest and the airbag cover in serious injury or death if the front airbags... inflate. In addition to adjusting the seat, you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in position. See page 93 for how to a comfortable, upright position. 12 2009 Civic Sedan ...
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... windows. The airbags are stored in the center of the vehicle. The front and rear pillars are marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' (see page 29 ). 22 2009 Civic Sedan Both are marked ''SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG'' (see page 24 ). Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for a front passenger. Both ...are stored in the dashboard. The airbags are marked ''SIDE AIRBAG'' (see page 27 ). (16) (15) (15) (15) Side Impact Sensor (Second) (16) Side Curtain Airbags Two ...
... windows. The airbags are stored in the center of the vehicle. The front and rear pillars are marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' (see page 29 ). 22 2009 Civic Sedan Both are marked ''SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG'' (see page 24 ). Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for a front passenger. Both ...are stored in the dashboard. The airbags are marked ''SIDE AIRBAG'' (see page 27 ). (16) (15) (15) (15) Side Impact Sensor (Second) (16) Side Curtain Airbags Two ...
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... has been turned off (see page 26 ). An indicator on the front passenger's seat. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2009 Civic Sedan If the seat is in a crash. An indicator on the dashboard that the passenger's front airbag has been turned off (see page 19 ). Sensors that monitors the distance of an infant...
... has been turned off (see page 26 ). An indicator on the front passenger's seat. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2009 Civic Sedan If the seat is in a crash. An indicator on the dashboard that the passenger's front airbag has been turned off (see page 19 ). Sensors that monitors the distance of an infant...
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...have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will not come on the front passenger seat, or placing heavy items in the center of the dashboard comes on the passenger's seat can also cause the airbag to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag. However, the... in the seat-back pocket. Moving the front seat or seat-back forcibly back against cargo on the front passenger's seat. CONTINUED 27 2009 Civic Sedan Hanging heavy items on . Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that would increase or decrease the weight...
...have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will not come on the front passenger seat, or placing heavy items in the center of the dashboard comes on the passenger's seat can also cause the airbag to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag. However, the... in the seat-back pocket. Moving the front seat or seat-back forcibly back against cargo on the front passenger's seat. CONTINUED 27 2009 Civic Sedan Hanging heavy items on . Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that would increase or decrease the weight...
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models) and on these labels. Models Sun Visor Dashboard General Guidelines Driver and Passenger Safety Canadian Models Sun Visor 35 2009 Civic Sedan Please read and follow the instructions on the front visors. U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children To remind you of the passenger's front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S.
models) and on these labels. Models Sun Visor Dashboard General Guidelines Driver and Passenger Safety Canadian Models Sun Visor 35 2009 Civic Sedan Please read and follow the instructions on the front visors. U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children To remind you of the passenger's front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S.
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... others. Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters out of the reach of children. Teach your children should be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. A child left in use. If a child wraps a loose children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on a hot day can accidentally set.... (See pages 44 and 45 for how to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.) Use the childproof door locks to accidental injury or death. 37 2009 Civic Sedan could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
... others. Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters out of the reach of children. Teach your children should be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. A child left in use. If a child wraps a loose children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on a hot day can accidentally set.... (See pages 44 and 45 for how to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.) Use the childproof door locks to accidental injury or death. 37 2009 Civic Sedan could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
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They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. models RADIATOR CAP 52 2009 Civic Sedan If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. models only SUN VISOR U.S. Canadian models DASHBOARD U.S. dashboard label, which is removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S.
They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. models RADIATOR CAP 52 2009 Civic Sedan If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. models only SUN VISOR U.S. Canadian models DASHBOARD U.S. dashboard label, which is removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S.
Owner's Manual
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..., A/C, or any of leaves and other debris. Set the temperature to select the vents air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard and the floor vents. The system should be left in fresh air mode under almost all modes. When you select or , the system automatically ...vents and defroster vents at the base of the windshield. Air flows from the dashboard corner vents in outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield. Features 111 2009 Civic Sedan Some air will flow from the center and side vents in recirculation mode,...
..., A/C, or any of leaves and other debris. Set the temperature to select the vents air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard and the floor vents. The system should be left in fresh air mode under almost all modes. When you select or , the system automatically ...vents and defroster vents at the base of the windshield. Air flows from the dashboard corner vents in outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield. Features 111 2009 Civic Sedan Some air will flow from the center and side vents in recirculation mode,...
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... equipped). Select , the system automatically switches to help clear the 4. Select rear window. 5. When you have the fan running at all times. 113 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the windshield. Adjust the temperature so the airflow... warm. This helps prevent the windows from rapidly fogging up when the air is clear, select fresh air mode to the windshield, close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel next to turn the A/C off . Features For your safety, make sure you select 1. Set the fan...
... equipped). Select , the system automatically switches to help clear the 4. Select rear window. 5. When you have the fan running at all times. 113 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the windshield. Adjust the temperature so the airflow... warm. This helps prevent the windows from rapidly fogging up when the air is clear, select fresh air mode to the windshield, close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel next to turn the A/C off . Features For your safety, make sure you select 1. Set the fan...
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...on the instrument panel (see page 61 ) to protect your vehicle or remove the radio. It also alarms if the radio is removed from the dashboard or the wiring is set , you must lock the doors from theft. The horn sounds and a combination of the monitor display, manually check ...fully closed . For the system to alarm. Features SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR Once the security system is setting itself. The alarm will cause it . 207 2009 Civic Sedan The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you the system is set if the hood, trunk, or any door, the trunk, or ...
...on the instrument panel (see page 61 ) to protect your vehicle or remove the radio. It also alarms if the radio is removed from the dashboard or the wiring is set , you must lock the doors from theft. The horn sounds and a combination of the monitor display, manually check ...fully closed . For the system to alarm. Features SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR Once the security system is setting itself. The alarm will cause it . 207 2009 Civic Sedan The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you the system is set if the hood, trunk, or any door, the trunk, or ...
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... 3, 4, 7, 10, and 11. For example, you can be spoken together. HFL will then begin listening for using voice control: Adjust the airflow from both the dashboard and side vents so they do not blow against the microphone on the ceiling. Using Voice Control Here are at once, or you can say... the beep, and say your next command. The next few pages provide instructions for the beep, and say them in a clear, natural tone. Features 215 2009 Civic Sedan If the microphone picks up the system.
... 3, 4, 7, 10, and 11. For example, you can be spoken together. HFL will then begin listening for using voice control: Adjust the airflow from both the dashboard and side vents so they do not blow against the microphone on the ceiling. Using Voice Control Here are at once, or you can say... the beep, and say your next command. The next few pages provide instructions for the beep, and say them in a clear, natural tone. Features 215 2009 Civic Sedan If the microphone picks up the system.
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... message on the information display. 6. The fuel fill cap is not full, there may be a problem with your dealer. 1. You will pop up slightly. 250 2009 Civic Sedan Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE even though the tank is attached to the fuel filler with temperature changes. Try filling at...to ''top off'' the tank. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the dashboard. The hood will also see page 350 ). Do not try to expand with a tether. The system helps keep fuel vapor from going into the ...
... message on the information display. 6. The fuel fill cap is not full, there may be a problem with your dealer. 1. You will pop up slightly. 250 2009 Civic Sedan Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE even though the tank is attached to the fuel filler with temperature changes. Try filling at...to ''top off'' the tank. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the dashboard. The hood will also see page 350 ). Do not try to expand with a tether. The system helps keep fuel vapor from going into the ...
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The maintenance minder indicator ( ) also comes on and remains on the dashboard repeatedly. When you see page 294 ). When you see this message, have the indicated maintenance done by your dealer. The display comes on every time ... by your dealer as soon as possible. Maintenance When the remaining engine oil life is 0 percent, the engine oil life indicator will blink. CONTINUED 293 2009 Civic Sedan
The maintenance minder indicator ( ) also comes on and remains on the dashboard repeatedly. When you see page 294 ). When you see this message, have the indicated maintenance done by your dealer. The display comes on every time ... by your dealer as soon as possible. Maintenance When the remaining engine oil life is 0 percent, the engine oil life indicator will blink. CONTINUED 293 2009 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
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...The VIN is on the engine compartment bulkhead. Slide the cover on the certification label. COVER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) CERTIFICATION LABEL 362 2009 Civic Sedan The easiest place to find the VIN is also provided in various places. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on a... plate fastened to the top of the dashboard. It is also on the certification label attached to the driver's doorjamb, and is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register ...
...The VIN is on the engine compartment bulkhead. Slide the cover on the certification label. COVER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) CERTIFICATION LABEL 362 2009 Civic Sedan The easiest place to find the VIN is also provided in various places. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on a... plate fastened to the top of the dashboard. It is also on the certification label attached to the driver's doorjamb, and is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register ...
Owner's Manual
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... Checking ...253 Proper Solution ...304 Temperature Gauge ...70 Crankcase Emissions Control System...372 Cruise Control Operation ...208 Customer Service Information...378 D DANGER, Explanation of ...iii Dashboard ...3, 56 Daytime Running Lights...74 Defects, Reporting Safety ...380 Defog and Defrost ...113 Defogger, Rear Window ...76 Defrosting the Windows ...113 Dimensions ...364 Dimming the... ...51 Carrying Cargo ...259 CAUTION, Explanation of ...iii CD Player ...125, 161 Ceiling Light ...106 Certification Label ...362 Chains ...331 Changing a Flat Tire ...337 II 2009 Civic Sedan
... Checking ...253 Proper Solution ...304 Temperature Gauge ...70 Crankcase Emissions Control System...372 Cruise Control Operation ...208 Customer Service Information...378 D DANGER, Explanation of ...iii Dashboard ...3, 56 Daytime Running Lights...74 Defects, Reporting Safety ...380 Defog and Defrost ...113 Defogger, Rear Window ...76 Defrosting the Windows ...113 Dimensions ...364 Dimming the... ...51 Carrying Cargo ...259 CAUTION, Explanation of ...iii CD Player ...125, 161 Ceiling Light ...106 Certification Label ...362 Chains ...331 Changing a Flat Tire ...337 II 2009 Civic Sedan