Owner's Manual
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Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2009 Civic Sedan STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT HORN (P.77) 1 CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.208) 2 1: 2: 3: 4: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If ... INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS (P.75) DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON (P.66) SEL/RESET BUTTON (P.66) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA ) OFF SWITCH 2 (P.279) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.203) 2 HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.73) FOG LIGHTS 3 (P.74) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.72) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.30) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.76) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.76) HEATED MIRRORS...
Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2009 Civic Sedan STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT HORN (P.77) 1 CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.208) 2 1: 2: 3: 4: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If ... INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS (P.75) DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON (P.66) SEL/RESET BUTTON (P.66) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA ) OFF SWITCH 2 (P.279) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.203) 2 HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.73) FOG LIGHTS 3 (P.74) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.72) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.30) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.76) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.76) HEATED MIRRORS...
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... Button ...66 Information Display...67 Fuel Gauge ...70 Temperature Gauge ...70 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...71 Windshield Wipers and Washers .. 72 Turn Signals and Headlights ...73 Daytime Running Lights...74 Fog Lights...74 Instrument Panel Brightness ...75 Hazard Warning Button ...76 Rear Window Defogger ...76 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...77 Keys... ...105 Interior Lights ...106 Interior Convenience Items ...107 Beverage Holders ...108 Accessory Power Socket ...108 Glove Box ...108 Console Compartment ...108 Instruments and Controls 55 2009 Civic Sedan
... Button ...66 Information Display...67 Fuel Gauge ...70 Temperature Gauge ...70 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...71 Windshield Wipers and Washers .. 72 Turn Signals and Headlights ...73 Daytime Running Lights...74 Fog Lights...74 Instrument Panel Brightness ...75 Hazard Warning Button ...76 Rear Window Defogger ...76 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...77 Keys... ...105 Interior Lights ...106 Interior Convenience Items ...107 Beverage Holders ...108 Accessory Power Socket ...108 Glove Box ...108 Console Compartment ...108 Instruments and Controls 55 2009 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it means there is in either the or position. This indicator also comes on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page 73 . Trunk-open Indicator This indicator comes on if the trunk lid is burned out (see page 74 )....problem with a circuit. If you turn on the fog lights. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see page 74 . 61 2009 Civic Sedan Instruments and Controls This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and the parking brake is released...
... indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it means there is in either the or position. This indicator also comes on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page 73 . Trunk-open Indicator This indicator comes on if the trunk lid is burned out (see page 74 )....problem with a circuit. If you turn on the fog lights. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see page 74 . 61 2009 Civic Sedan Instruments and Controls This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and the parking brake is released...
Owner's Manual
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... Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.75) DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON (P.66) SEL/RESET BUTTON (P.66) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH 2 (P.279) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.203) 2 HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.73) FOG LIGHTS 3 (P.74) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.72) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.30) Instruments and Controls HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.76) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER... pad of the steering wheel. If equipped Si model Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown. Refer to the navigation system manual. 71 2009 Civic Sedan
... Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.75) DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON (P.66) SEL/RESET BUTTON (P.66) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH 2 (P.279) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.203) 2 HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.73) FOG LIGHTS 3 (P.74) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.72) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.30) Instruments and Controls HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.76) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER... pad of the steering wheel. If equipped Si model Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown. Refer to the navigation system manual. 71 2009 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... is in the or position, the lights on indicator comes on the lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn . Headlights On Turning the switch to the position turns on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. ...Instruments and Controls To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it or complete a turn . Headlights on the lever, and hold the lever back. 73 2009 Civic Sedan High Beams Push the lever forward until you release it . The high beam indicator will stay on (see page...
... is in the or position, the lights on indicator comes on the lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn . Headlights On Turning the switch to the position turns on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. ...Instruments and Controls To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it or complete a turn . Headlights on the lever, and hold the lever back. 73 2009 Civic Sedan High Beams Push the lever forward until you release it . The high beam indicator will stay on (see page...
Owner's Manual
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... you set the parking brake. Main Menu Table Of Contents Headlights, Fog Lights Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off . Fog Lights You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are turned off or position, the high beam headlights come on with the switch. They remain on and off ..., even if you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. The headlights revert to the headlight switch. 74 2009 Civic Sedan FOG LIGHT SWITCH On Si model Turn the fog lights on until you turn the ignition switch off by turning the switch...
... you set the parking brake. Main Menu Table Of Contents Headlights, Fog Lights Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off . Fog Lights You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are turned off or position, the high beam headlights come on with the switch. They remain on and off ..., even if you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. The headlights revert to the headlight switch. 74 2009 Civic Sedan FOG LIGHT SWITCH On Si model Turn the fog lights on until you turn the ignition switch off by turning the switch...
Owner's Manual
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If you insert the key but do not turn the ignition switch to the odometer 5 seconds after you stop adjusting the brightness. 75 2009 Civic Sedan There are on and off in about 10 seconds. The display returns to the ON (II) position, the illumination turns off . Instruments and Controls... dims when you turn the light switch to adjust the brightness. The center of the instrument panel. Separate adjustments can be made when the headlights are six brightness levels. You will hear a tone when you push either button, the information display indicates the current level.
If you insert the key but do not turn the ignition switch to the odometer 5 seconds after you stop adjusting the brightness. 75 2009 Civic Sedan There are on and off in about 10 seconds. The display returns to the ON (II) position, the illumination turns off . Instruments and Controls... dims when you turn the light switch to adjust the brightness. The center of the instrument panel. Separate adjustments can be made when the headlights are six brightness levels. You will hear a tone when you push either button, the information display indicates the current level.
Owner's Manual
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... appropriate edge of the mirror to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's side). 3. This turns the adjustment switch off ) position. Be sure to keep your settings. 104 2009 Civic Sedan On all models except U.S. DX 1. Turn the ignition switch to move the selector switch to the center (off to adjust the mirrors before you...
... appropriate edge of the mirror to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's side). 3. This turns the adjustment switch off ) position. Be sure to keep your settings. 104 2009 Civic Sedan On all models except U.S. DX 1. Turn the ignition switch to move the selector switch to the center (off to adjust the mirrors before you...
Owner's Manual
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... master key or the remote transmitter without using the key or the remote transmitter will beep once. This alarm continues for 2 minutes, then it . 207 2009 Civic Sedan The security system indicator on the remote transmitter within 5 seconds. It also alarms if the radio is not fully closed . If the system is.... The horn sounds and a combination of the monitor display, manually check the hood. For the system to activate, you the system is not part of headlights (low beam), parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flash if someone attempts to it stops.
... master key or the remote transmitter without using the key or the remote transmitter will beep once. This alarm continues for 2 minutes, then it . 207 2009 Civic Sedan The security system indicator on the remote transmitter within 5 seconds. It also alarms if the radio is not fully closed . If the system is.... The horn sounds and a combination of the monitor display, manually check the hood. For the system to activate, you the system is not part of headlights (low beam), parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flash if someone attempts to it stops.
Owner's Manual
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... as the original components, so you can be performed in this type of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. ...is not mandatory to have maintenance done. See page 308 . See page 312 . 296 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder However, service at the specified intervals. Vehicles: ...the items marked with the intervals indicated by any automotive repair establishment or individual using Honda parts and fluids whenever you fill the fuel tank. Examine the tread for more information...
... as the original components, so you can be performed in this type of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. ...is not mandatory to have maintenance done. See page 308 . See page 312 . 296 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder However, service at the specified intervals. Vehicles: ...the items marked with the intervals indicated by any automotive repair establishment or individual using Honda parts and fluids whenever you fill the fuel tank. Examine the tread for more information...
Owner's Manual
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...of its base, and protect the glass from contact with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth. Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs. High Beam Headlight Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit. If you regularly carry heavy items in the trunk or pull a trailer...Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the driver's side, remove the engine coolant reserve tank by its holder. 312 2009 Civic Sedan Adjustments should be required. Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your skin or hard objects.
...of its base, and protect the glass from contact with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth. Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs. High Beam Headlight Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit. If you regularly carry heavy items in the trunk or pull a trailer...Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the driver's side, remove the engine coolant reserve tank by its holder. 312 2009 Civic Sedan Adjustments should be required. Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your skin or hard objects.
Owner's Manual
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... bulb into the hole, and turn it onequarter turn the steering wheel to the left. 2. Low Beam Headlight HOLDING CLIP BULB TAB 2. To change the bulb on the headlights to remove the two holding clips from the bulb by turning it one-quarter turn clockwise to the right,... counterclockwise. 3. To change the bulb on the tab and pulling the connector down. 1. CONTINUED Maintenance 313 2009 Civic Sedan Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. If you replaced a headlight bulb on all the way to lock it is on the driver's side, reinstall the engine coolant reserve ...
... bulb into the hole, and turn it onequarter turn the steering wheel to the left. 2. Low Beam Headlight HOLDING CLIP BULB TAB 2. To change the bulb on the headlights to remove the two holding clips from the bulb by turning it one-quarter turn clockwise to the right,... counterclockwise. 3. To change the bulb on the tab and pulling the connector down. 1. CONTINUED Maintenance 313 2009 Civic Sedan Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. If you replaced a headlight bulb on all the way to lock it is on the driver's side, reinstall the engine coolant reserve ...
Owner's Manual
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...into the hole, and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to the right, then turn the steering wheel all the way. 7. Turn on the headlights to the left. To change the bulb on their centers. 1. Make sure it is on all the way to lock it onequarter turn the ...new bulb. 8. Then reinstall the holding clips, and lock them in place. 6. Remove the bulb by pushing on the passenger's side, turn counterclockwise. 314 2009 Civic Sedan To change the bulb on the tab and pulling the connector down. 4. Replacing the Front Side Marker/ Parking/Turn Signal Light Bulb HOLDING CLIP...
...into the hole, and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to the right, then turn the steering wheel all the way. 7. Turn on the headlights to the left. To change the bulb on their centers. 1. Make sure it is on all the way to lock it onequarter turn the ...new bulb. 8. Then reinstall the holding clips, and lock them in place. 6. Remove the bulb by pushing on the passenger's side, turn counterclockwise. 314 2009 Civic Sedan To change the bulb on the tab and pulling the connector down. 4. Replacing the Front Side Marker/ Parking/Turn Signal Light Bulb HOLDING CLIP...
Owner's Manual
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...counterclockwise until it in place by turning it in the socket. Remove the screw from the headlight assembly by pushing on the side of the trunk lining. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Maintenance Replacing Rear Bulbs (In Fenders) FASTENER 2. Pull the lining back. 2.... one-quarter turn signal, or side marker. Remove the socket from the center of the four bulbs is working. FASTENER 1. CONTINUED 315 2009 Civic Sedan Install the new bulb in place. 7. Open the trunk. Determine which of each fastener on their centers. Remove the bulb from...
...counterclockwise until it in place by turning it in the socket. Remove the screw from the headlight assembly by pushing on the side of the trunk lining. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Maintenance Replacing Rear Bulbs (In Fenders) FASTENER 2. Pull the lining back. 2.... one-quarter turn signal, or side marker. Remove the socket from the center of the four bulbs is working. FASTENER 1. CONTINUED 315 2009 Civic Sedan Install the new bulb in place. 7. Open the trunk. Determine which of each fastener on their centers. Remove the bulb from...
Owner's Manual
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... may hear a clicking sound, a series of the fuses. If you do not come on at all , or operates very slowly. Turn on page 358 . 342 2009 Civic Sedan See Jump Starting on what you hear when you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position: You hear nothing, or almost nothing... Slowly When you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, you have a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be pushed all . If the headlights do not dim, check the condition of clicks, or nothing . The engine's starter motor does not operate at all the way to the START (III...
... may hear a clicking sound, a series of the fuses. If you do not come on at all , or operates very slowly. Turn on page 358 . 342 2009 Civic Sedan See Jump Starting on what you hear when you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position: You hear nothing, or almost nothing... Slowly When you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, you have a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be pushed all . If the headlights do not dim, check the condition of clicks, or nothing . The engine's starter motor does not operate at all the way to the START (III...
Owner's Manual
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Are you using a properly coded key? Refer to the fuel pump. Check the condition of the Unexpected 343 2009 Civic Sedan Are you using the proper starting the vehicle from a booster battery (see page 352 ). Check the fuel gauge; Check all the fuses (see page ... a qualified technician to the START (III) position, but the engine does not run. Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine Won't Start If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you try jump starting procedure? The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor's speed sounds normal, or...
Are you using a properly coded key? Refer to the fuel pump. Check the condition of the Unexpected 343 2009 Civic Sedan Are you using the proper starting the vehicle from a booster battery (see page 352 ). Check the fuel gauge; Check all the fuses (see page ... a qualified technician to the START (III) position, but the engine does not run. Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine Won't Start If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you try jump starting procedure? The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor's speed sounds normal, or...
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. Remove the cover from the fuse box. 3. ... FUSE PULLER 1. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver. 4. Check each one with the fuse puller provided on the back of the Unexpected CONTINUED 353 2009 Civic Sedan Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.
Make sure the headlights and all the fuses in the interior fuse box by looking through the top at the wire inside. Remove the cover from the fuse box. 3. ... FUSE PULLER 1. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver. 4. Check each one with the fuse puller provided on the back of the Unexpected CONTINUED 353 2009 Civic Sedan Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.
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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 356 2009 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... A 15 A Circuits Protected Headlight Main Power Window Main Not Used Sub Fan Motor Main Fan Motor (M/T) Main Fan Motor (A/T) Rear Defogger Blower Hazard FI Sub Stop and Horn Not...
... 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 356 2009 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... A 15 A Circuits Protected Headlight Main Power Window Main Not Used Sub Fan Motor Main Fan Motor (M/T) Main Fan Motor (A/T) Rear Defogger Blower Hazard FI Sub Stop and Horn Not...
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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 Beam Left Headlight High Beam Small Light (Interior) Small Light (Exterior) Right Headlight Low Beam 357 2009 Civic Sedan Amps. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32... 33 34 35 36 37 38 10 A 20 A 15 A 20 A (7.5 A) (7.5 A) (20 A) 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 Circuits Protected Left Headlight Low Beam Headlight High Beam...
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 Beam Left Headlight High Beam Small Light (Interior) Small Light (Exterior) Right Headlight Low Beam 357 2009 Civic Sedan Amps. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32... 33 34 35 36 37 38 10 A 20 A 15 A 20 A (7.5 A) (7.5 A) (20 A) 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 Circuits Protected Left Headlight Low Beam Headlight High Beam...
Owner's Manual
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...) 21/5 W 2 CP 21 W 3 CP 21 W 3 55 W (H11) 4 5W 8W 8W 5W Technical Information 365 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Capacities Fuel tank Engine coolant Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant oil type Lights Headlights Change 1 A/T M/T A/T M/T Total Approx. 13.2 US gal (50 ) 1.40 US gal (5.3 ) 3 1.37 US gal (5.2 ) 3 1.19...
...) 21/5 W 2 CP 21 W 3 CP 21 W 3 55 W (H11) 4 5W 8W 8W 5W Technical Information 365 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Capacities Fuel tank Engine coolant Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant oil type Lights Headlights Change 1 A/T M/T A/T M/T Total Approx. 13.2 US gal (50 ) 1.40 US gal (5.3 ) 3 1.37 US gal (5.2 ) 3 1.19...