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...) ...361 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...377 Authorized Manuals (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 Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)... belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ...55 Features (heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control) ...109 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- only) (how to the...
...) ...361 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...377 Authorized Manuals (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 Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)... belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ...55 Features (heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control) ...109 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- only) (how to the...
Owner's Manual
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.... Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Civic Sedan only) How to order manuals and other convenience features. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the ... Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Refer to your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Features How to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other technical literature. plus what you need to know ...
.... Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 Civic Sedan only) How to order manuals and other convenience features. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the ... Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Refer to your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Features How to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other technical literature. plus what you need to know ...
Owner's Manual
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... Additional Safety Precautions ...50 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...51 Safety Labels ...52 Driver and Passenger Safety Important Safety Precautions ...6 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...7 Seat Belts ...8 Airbags ...9 Protecting Adults and Teens...11 1. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...18 Seat Belt System Components ...18... passengers. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...15 Advice for Pregnant Women...16 Additional Safety Precautions ...17 5 2009 Civic Sedan It explains how your vehicle. Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you how to use seat belts.
... Additional Safety Precautions ...50 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...51 Safety Labels ...52 Driver and Passenger Safety Important Safety Precautions ...6 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...7 Seat Belts ...8 Airbags ...9 Protecting Adults and Teens...11 1. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...18 Seat Belt System Components ...18... passengers. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...15 Advice for Pregnant Women...16 Additional Safety Precautions ...17 5 2009 Civic Sedan It explains how your vehicle. Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you how to use seat belts.
Owner's Manual
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...11) Door Locks (12) Front Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners 7 2009 Civic Sedan Some features do not require any action on your passengers. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features (9) (8) (7) (3) (9) (1) (4) Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten the front seat belts in a crash. However,.... The following pages explain how you can take full advantage of these features unless you and your passengers can contribute to protect you and your seat belts. In fact, some safety features can 't take an active role in a proper position and always wear...
...11) Door Locks (12) Front Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners 7 2009 Civic Sedan Some features do not require any action on your passengers. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features (9) (8) (7) (3) (9) (1) (4) Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten the front seat belts in a crash. However,.... The following pages explain how you can take full advantage of these features unless you and your passengers can contribute to protect you and your seat belts. In fact, some safety features can 't take an active role in a proper position and always wear...
Owner's Manual
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...course, seat belts cannot completely protect you to fasten your seat belts. A good position reduces the risk of the vehicle's built-in safety features. Why Wear Seat Belts Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in most cases, seat belts can take... and make sure you and your risk of the vehicle and against the inside of serious injury. Be sure you wear it properly. 8 2009 Civic Sedan In addition, most effective safety device for adults and larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.) ...
...course, seat belts cannot completely protect you to fasten your seat belts. A good position reduces the risk of the vehicle's built-in safety features. Why Wear Seat Belts Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in most cases, seat belts can take... and make sure you and your risk of the vehicle and against the inside of serious injury. Be sure you wear it properly. 8 2009 Civic Sedan In addition, most effective safety device for adults and larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.) ...
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... positions during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page 24 for more information on how your front airbags work). CONTINUED 9 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags Driver and Passenger Safety Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and...
... positions during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page 24 for more information on how your front airbags work). CONTINUED 9 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags Driver and Passenger Safety Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and...
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.... The rest of the vehicle. Remember however, that no protection in a severe crash, even when seat belts are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 10 2009 Civic Sedan Airbags can occur in rear impacts, or minor frontal or side collisions. They are : Airbags do not replace seat belts. A front passenger should do... all injures or deaths that can pose serious hazards. What you need to supplement the seat belts. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features The most important things you should move their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force.
.... The rest of the vehicle. Remember however, that no protection in a severe crash, even when seat belts are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 10 2009 Civic Sedan Airbags can occur in rear impacts, or minor frontal or side collisions. They are : Airbags do not replace seat belts. A front passenger should do... all injures or deaths that can pose serious hazards. What you need to supplement the seat belts. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features The most important things you should move their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force.
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... on the instrument panel to indicate when any door is not tightly closed. For more information, see page 83 . Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 11 2009 Civic Sedan Some models have the auto door locking/unlocking feature.
... on the instrument panel to indicate when any door is not tightly closed. For more information, see page 83 . Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 11 2009 Civic Sedan Some models have the auto door locking/unlocking feature.
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Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 25 2009 Civic Sedan Although the powder is wearing a seat belt or not. In a more severe crash, both stages will deploy at a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag ... of the vehicle as soon as it is latched, the airbag will ignite a split second later. Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. If this feature have two inflation stages that depend on crash severity. In a less severe crash, one stage will ignite first, then the second stage will inflate at...
Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 25 2009 Civic Sedan Although the powder is wearing a seat belt or not. In a more severe crash, both stages will deploy at a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag ... of the vehicle as soon as it is latched, the airbag will ignite a split second later. Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. If this feature have two inflation stages that depend on crash severity. In a less severe crash, one stage will ignite first, then the second stage will inflate at...
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...SEAT POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER'S SEAT WEIGHT SENSORS The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of an infant or small child... is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of this feature is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with the sensor, the SRS indicator will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. 26 2009 Civic Sedan The main purpose of the impact. The passenger's advanced front airbag...
...SEAT POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER'S SEAT WEIGHT SENSORS The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. Although Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of an infant or small child... is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of this feature is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with the sensor, the SRS indicator will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. 26 2009 Civic Sedan The main purpose of the impact. The passenger's advanced front airbag...
Owner's Manual
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.... (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 If you could be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. Never let two children use this... feature (see page 82 ). During a crash, the seat belt around vehicles. If a child wraps a loose children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on a hot day ...
.... (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 If you could be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. Never let two children use this... feature (see page 82 ). During a crash, the seat belt around vehicles. If a child wraps a loose children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on a hot day ...
Owner's Manual
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...You can turn off the Auto Door Lock modes: Instruments and Controls 1. Make all settings before you move the shift lever out of these features as described on the following pages. The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h). Main Menu Table Of Contents Door...time. When you customize the setting, make sure your vehicle is parked safely, the engine is off or change the settings for these features. CONTINUED 83 2009 Civic Sedan This is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles). 2. Make sure the shift lever is the default setting. The doors lock ...
...You can turn off the Auto Door Lock modes: Instruments and Controls 1. Make all settings before you move the shift lever out of these features as described on the following pages. The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h). Main Menu Table Of Contents Door...time. When you customize the setting, make sure your vehicle is parked safely, the engine is off or change the settings for these features. CONTINUED 83 2009 Civic Sedan This is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles). 2. Make sure the shift lever is the default setting. The doors lock ...
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... the Park (P) position. 4. Push and hold the brake pedal, and move the shift lever to the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles). 1. CONTINUED 85 2009 Civic Sedan Auto Door Unlocking The auto door unlocking feature has five possible settings: The auto door unlocking is deactivated all doors when the vehicle's speed reaches about 5 seconds). 5. Instruments and...
... the Park (P) position. 4. Push and hold the brake pedal, and move the shift lever to the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles). 1. CONTINUED 85 2009 Civic Sedan Auto Door Unlocking The auto door unlocking feature has five possible settings: The auto door unlocking is deactivated all doors when the vehicle's speed reaches about 5 seconds). 5. Instruments and...
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... rear of the ON (II) position. Make sure the shift lever is moved into the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles only). 3. CONTINUED 87 2009 Civic Sedan Continue to close the driver's door. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to activate all doors when... in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles). 2. A/T models 1. To program the Ignition Switch Unlock mode: Unlocks the driver's door or all doors unlock feature. 4. You will hear a click. Make sure the shift lever is moved out of the master door lock switch on the driver's door. Instruments and...
... rear of the ON (II) position. Make sure the shift lever is moved into the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles only). 3. CONTINUED 87 2009 Civic Sedan Continue to close the driver's door. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to activate all doors when... in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles). 2. A/T models 1. To program the Ignition Switch Unlock mode: Unlocks the driver's door or all doors unlock feature. 4. You will hear a click. Make sure the shift lever is moved out of the master door lock switch on the driver's door. Instruments and...
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...out of the driver's seat. Trunk PULL TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MASTER KEY Or, until you need to give the other person the valet key. 88 2009 Civic Sedan To open the trunk, pull the trunk release handle on the driver's door. Release the switch, and within 5 seconds, turn the ignition ...switch to activate driver's door unlock feature. Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks, Trunk 3. On A/T vehicles, push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the left ...
...out of the driver's seat. Trunk PULL TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MASTER KEY Or, until you need to give the other person the valet key. 88 2009 Civic Sedan To open the trunk, pull the trunk release handle on the driver's door. Release the switch, and within 5 seconds, turn the ignition ...switch to activate driver's door unlock feature. Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks, Trunk 3. On A/T vehicles, push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the left ...
Owner's Manual
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... close the trunk, press down on the remote transmitter. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard, page 51 . For more information about child safety, see page 37 . 89 2009 Civic Sedan Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging it, and to use this lock. On DX, U.S. Parents should decide... button on the trunk lid. To open the trunk lock. The valet key does not work in the direction pointed by an arrow. As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be shown how to prevent exhaust gas from inside. Main Menu Table...
... close the trunk, press down on the remote transmitter. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard, page 51 . For more information about child safety, see page 37 . 89 2009 Civic Sedan Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging it, and to use this lock. On DX, U.S. Parents should decide... button on the trunk lid. To open the trunk lock. The valet key does not work in the direction pointed by an arrow. As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be shown how to prevent exhaust gas from inside. Main Menu Table...
Owner's Manual
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... vandalism and theft of your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in your vehicle. The standard audio system has many features. Main Menu Features The heating and air conditioning system in all weather conditions. DX Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that ... ...204 Radio Theft Protection...205 Setting the Clock ...206 Security System ...207 Cruise Control ...208 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ...211 Features 109 2009 Civic Sedan This section describes those features and how to use them. (If you have an optional audio system, refer to enable it .) All models ...
... vandalism and theft of your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in your vehicle. The standard audio system has many features. Main Menu Features The heating and air conditioning system in all weather conditions. DX Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that ... ...204 Radio Theft Protection...205 Setting the Clock ...206 Security System ...207 Cruise Control ...208 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ...211 Features 109 2009 Civic Sedan This section describes those features and how to use them. (If you have an optional audio system, refer to enable it .) All models ...
Owner's Manual
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... the base of the windshield. Pressing the , A/C, or any of the windshield. Keep this setting). Keeping the system in the dashboard and the floor vents. Features 111 2009 Civic Sedan Air flows from . MAX A/C Button If equipped The system automatically turns on . and fresh air mode. 3. Select 4. Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system...
... the base of the windshield. Pressing the , A/C, or any of the windshield. Keep this setting). Keeping the system in the dashboard and the floor vents. Features 111 2009 Civic Sedan Air flows from . MAX A/C Button If equipped The system automatically turns on . and fresh air mode. 3. Select 4. Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system...
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... will not come on . When you have the fan running at all the windows before driving. Features For your safety, make sure you select 2. When you should have a clear view through all times. 113 2009 Civic Sedan To keep stale air and mustiness from the inside of the windows: 1. Set the fan to...
... will not come on . When you have the fan running at all the windows before driving. Features For your safety, make sure you select 2. When you should have a clear view through all times. 113 2009 Civic Sedan To keep stale air and mustiness from the inside of the windows: 1. Set the fan to...
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POWER/VOLUME KNOB SEEK BUTTON TUNE KNOB Features 3. The system will see a message ''WELCOME'' on the display when your vehicle was new. To Customize a Message You can set your liking with the audio ... Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) Si model only Your audio system shows a welcome message on the display when you stop selecting a letter. 115 2009 Civic Sedan You can also customize this procedure to set up to 16 characters on the audio control panel. You will return to change the letter...
POWER/VOLUME KNOB SEEK BUTTON TUNE KNOB Features 3. The system will see a message ''WELCOME'' on the display when your vehicle was new. To Customize a Message You can set your liking with the audio ... Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) Si model only Your audio system shows a welcome message on the display when you stop selecting a letter. 115 2009 Civic Sedan You can also customize this procedure to set up to 16 characters on the audio control panel. You will return to change the letter...