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...in use. Know how to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if your children should be shown how to accidental injury or death. 37 2009 Civic Sedan Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can prevent Lock all doors and the trunk when your lap. If you are not wearing... crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. If you could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries. Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters out of the reach of children. Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. For example, infants and small children left alone...
...in use. Know how to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if your children should be shown how to accidental injury or death. 37 2009 Civic Sedan Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can prevent Lock all doors and the trunk when your lap. If you are not wearing... crush the child against the dashboard or a seat-back. If you could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries. Keep vehicle keys/remote transmitters out of the reach of children. Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. For example, infants and small children left alone...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 and Locks ...78 Immobilizer System...79 Ignition Switch ...80 Door Locks ...81 Power Door Locks ...82 Childproof Door Locks ...82 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.. 83... ...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
... 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 and Locks ...78 Immobilizer System...79 Ignition Switch ...80 Door Locks ...81 Power Door Locks ...82 Childproof Door Locks ...82 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.. 83... ...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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... potential problem with the ABS. With this happens, have inserted a properly coded ignition key. Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on at any other time, there is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will be disabled (see ...braking ability but no anti-lock function. For more information, see page 30 . U.S. For more information, see page 79 ). 60 2009 Civic Sedan If it is a problem with your side airbags, passenger's side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners...
... potential problem with the ABS. With this happens, have inserted a properly coded ignition key. Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on at any other time, there is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will be disabled (see ...braking ability but no anti-lock function. For more information, see page 30 . U.S. For more information, see page 79 ). 60 2009 Civic Sedan If it is a problem with your side airbags, passenger's side airbag automatic cutoff system, side curtain airbags, automatic seat belt tensioners...
Owner's Manual
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... if any door is not closed tightly. For more information, see page 73 . For more information, see page 74 . 61 2009 Civic Sedan Door-open the driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and the parking brake is released...
... if any door is not closed tightly. For more information, see page 73 . For more information, see page 74 . 61 2009 Civic Sedan Door-open the driver's door and remove the key from the ignition switch. If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and the parking brake is released...
Owner's Manual
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... back lightly, then release it . To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever, and hold the lever back. 73 2009 Civic Sedan If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will come on (see page 61 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights...
... back lightly, then release it . To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever, and hold the lever back. 73 2009 Civic Sedan If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will come on (see page 61 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights...
Owner's Manual
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... reduced brightness when you unlock and open the driver's door, and then goes back to the selected brightness when you stop adjusting the brightness. 75 2009 Civic Sedan When you turn the light switch to the ON (II) position, the illumination turns off . The center of the instrument panel. Separate adjustments can... you turn the ignition switch to the or position. If you reach the maximum or minimum brightness. You will hear a tone when you insert the key but do not turn the ignition switch to adjust the brightness. Push the or button to the ON (II) position.
... reduced brightness when you unlock and open the driver's door, and then goes back to the selected brightness when you stop adjusting the brightness. 75 2009 Civic Sedan When you turn the light switch to the ON (II) position, the illumination turns off . The center of the instrument panel. Separate adjustments can... you turn the ignition switch to the or position. If you reach the maximum or minimum brightness. You will hear a tone when you insert the key but do not turn the ignition switch to adjust the brightness. Push the or button to the ON (II) position.
Owner's Manual
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... locks on your set of keys. You will need this key number if you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility. EX, and Canadian Sport models KEY NUMBER TAG MASTER KEY WITH REMOTE TRANSMITTER VALET KEY (Gray) U.S. You should have to get a key replaced. Use only Honda-approved key blanks. 78 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of...
... locks on your set of keys. You will need this key number if you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility. EX, and Canadian Sport models KEY NUMBER TAG MASTER KEY WITH REMOTE TRANSMITTER VALET KEY (Gray) U.S. You should have to get a key replaced. Use only Honda-approved key blanks. 78 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of...
Owner's Manual
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... If the indicator starts to take the ignition key with a soft cloth. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to the ON (II) position again. CONTINUED 79 2009 Civic Sedan Protect the keys from liquids. Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on briefly, then go... off. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Immobilizer System The immobilizer...
... If the indicator starts to take the ignition key with a soft cloth. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to the ON (II) position again. CONTINUED 79 2009 Civic Sedan Protect the keys from liquids. Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on briefly, then go... off. Keep the keys away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Immobilizer System The immobilizer...
Owner's Manual
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... void the user's authority to operate the equipment. LOCK (0) You can operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in slightly. To turn the key. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this position only to the following two conditions: (1) This ... this position. Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may cause undesired operation. ACCESSORY (I) You can insert or remove the key only in park. 80 2009 Civic Sedan ON (II) This is subject to start the engine.
... void the user's authority to operate the equipment. LOCK (0) You can operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in slightly. To turn the key. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this position only to the following two conditions: (1) This ... this position. Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may cause undesired operation. ACCESSORY (I) You can insert or remove the key only in park. 80 2009 Civic Sedan ON (II) This is subject to start the engine.
Owner's Manual
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... door handle, then pull the lock tab out. Release the handle, then close the door. This can cause you can remove the key from the ignition switch. Remove the key to the inside door handle. Door Locks LOCK TAB On DX models To lock To lock any passenger's door when getting out...to lose control of the vehicle, pull the lock tab out, and close the door. Remove the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. Instruments and Controls To unlock Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. Main Menu Table Of Contents Ignition Switch, Door Locks You...
... door handle, then pull the lock tab out. Release the handle, then close the door. This can cause you can remove the key from the ignition switch. Remove the key to the inside door handle. Door Locks LOCK TAB On DX models To lock To lock any passenger's door when getting out...to lose control of the vehicle, pull the lock tab out, and close the door. Remove the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. Instruments and Controls To unlock Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. Main Menu Table Of Contents Ignition Switch, Door Locks You...
Owner's Manual
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... MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH LEVER On all doors. To lock the driver's door, remove the key from the inside regardless of the position of either front door, pull out the lock tab...the master door lock switch on the driver's door, or use the key in , and use the outside door handle. 82 2009 Civic Sedan The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the ...ignition. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. If you turn the key and release it again...
... MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH LEVER On all doors. To lock the driver's door, remove the key from the inside regardless of the position of either front door, pull out the lock tab...the master door lock switch on the driver's door, or use the key in , and use the outside door handle. 82 2009 Civic Sedan The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the ...ignition. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. If you turn the key and release it again...
Owner's Manual
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... the LOCK (0) position. Turn the ignition switch to someone else, lock the trunk release handle with the master key, and give the other person the valet key. 88 2009 Civic Sedan You will hear a click. Continue to activate all doors unlock feature. 5. Even if your vehicle's battery is removed or goes dead, the system...
... the LOCK (0) position. Turn the ignition switch to someone else, lock the trunk release handle with the master key, and give the other person the valet key. 88 2009 Civic Sedan You will hear a click. Continue to activate all doors unlock feature. 5. Even if your vehicle's battery is removed or goes dead, the system...
Owner's Manual
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... should decide if their children should be opened from getting into the interior. The valet key does not work in the direction pointed by an arrow. 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... lever in this feature. Main Menu Table Of Contents Trunk On EX-L, Si, U.S. LX, LX-S, and Canadian DX-G models Instruments and Controls RELEASE LEVER MASTER KEY Use the master key to use this lock.
... should decide if their children should be opened from getting into the interior. The valet key does not work in the direction pointed by an arrow. 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... lever in this feature. Main Menu Table Of Contents Trunk On EX-L, Si, U.S. LX, LX-S, and Canadian DX-G models Instruments and Controls RELEASE LEVER MASTER KEY Use the master key to use this lock.
Owner's Manual
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... Si models If you push the LOCK button twice within 5 seconds, you do not open the trunk if the key is in the ignition switch. This button does not work when the key is in the door activated position) will also set . If you will hear a horn to verify that the doors... the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to attract attention; You cannot open any door is not fully closed or the key is in the ignition switch. 90 2009 Civic Sedan LX, LX-S, and Canadian DX-G models UNLOCK BUTTON On U.S. LX, LX-S, EX, EX-L, and Si models, the security system will come...
... Si models If you push the LOCK button twice within 5 seconds, you do not open the trunk if the key is in the ignition switch. This button does not work when the key is in the door activated position) will also set . If you will hear a horn to verify that the doors... the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to attract attention; You cannot open any door is not fully closed or the key is in the ignition switch. 90 2009 Civic Sedan LX, LX-S, and Canadian DX-G models UNLOCK BUTTON On U.S. LX, LX-S, EX, EX-L, and Si models, the security system will come...
Owner's Manual
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...release it . If you try to open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you open either direction. The moonroof has a key-off the ignition switch. Auto Reverse If the moonroof runs into any obstacle while it . Instruments and Controls Opening or closing it is covered with... snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or motor. 103 2009 Civic Sedan To close the moonroof fully, push the moonroof switch forward to operate. You can cause serious injury. You must then turn off delay....
...release it . If you try to open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you open either direction. The moonroof has a key-off the ignition switch. Auto Reverse If the moonroof runs into any obstacle while it . Instruments and Controls Opening or closing it is covered with... snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or motor. 103 2009 Civic Sedan To close the moonroof fully, push the moonroof switch forward to operate. You can cause serious injury. You must then turn off delay....
Owner's Manual
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... switch, the light(s) fades out in about 30 seconds. Unlock the doors with moonroof The front ceiling light has a twoposition switch; On models with the key or the remote transmitter. Spotlights On models with moonroof The front ceiling light has two spotlights. DOOR ACTIVATED SWITCHES OFF OFF The ceiling light has... ON After all doors are closed tightly, the light(s) dims slightly, then fades out in the ignition switch, the ceiling light(s) will go off . 106 2009 Civic Sedan Push the spotlight lenses to turn them on when you unlock the driver's door or remove the...
... switch, the light(s) fades out in about 30 seconds. Unlock the doors with moonroof The front ceiling light has a twoposition switch; On models with the key or the remote transmitter. Spotlights On models with moonroof The front ceiling light has two spotlights. DOOR ACTIVATED SWITCHES OFF OFF The ceiling light has... ON After all doors are closed tightly, the light(s) dims slightly, then fades out in the ignition switch, the ceiling light(s) will go off . 106 2009 Civic Sedan Push the spotlight lenses to turn them on when you unlock the driver's door or remove the...
Owner's Manual
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...reset an activated system before the 2 minutes have elapsed, unlock the driver's door with the trunk release handle. If the system will cause it . 207 2009 Civic Sedan The horn sounds and a combination of the monitor display, manually check the hood. For the system to activate, you must lock the doors from...set , you the system is not fully closed . Except Si Si With the system set , check the door and trunk open the trunk with the key, driver's lock tab, door lock master switch, or remote transmitter. It also alarms if the radio is cut. Do not attempt to alter this ...
...reset an activated system before the 2 minutes have elapsed, unlock the driver's door with the trunk release handle. If the system will cause it . 207 2009 Civic Sedan The horn sounds and a combination of the monitor display, manually check the hood. For the system to activate, you must lock the doors from...set , you the system is not fully closed . Except Si Si With the system set , check the door and trunk open the trunk with the key, driver's lock tab, door lock master switch, or remote transmitter. It also alarms if the radio is cut. Do not attempt to alter this ...
Owner's Manual
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... ''Dial.'' HFL responds ''Calling'' or ''Dialing.'' Once connected, you will hear the person you like to place a call , HFL allows you remove the key from the ignition switch. After the beep, say list to 30 minutes after you to talk up to hear the phonebook entries.'' 2. During a call .''... 3. Continuing a call , press the Back button. 226 2009 Civic Sedan With your phone on and the ignition switch in the HFL phonebook. To end the call without running the engine may discharge and weaken...
... ''Dial.'' HFL responds ''Calling'' or ''Dialing.'' Once connected, you will hear the person you like to place a call , HFL allows you remove the key from the ignition switch. After the beep, say list to 30 minutes after you to talk up to hear the phonebook entries.'' 2. During a call .''... 3. Continuing a call , press the Back button. 226 2009 Civic Sedan With your phone on and the ignition switch in the HFL phonebook. To end the call without running the engine may discharge and weaken...
Owner's Manual
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... are not on the phone, HFL interrupts the audio system (if it is placed on hold. If you don't want to on or off. 230 2009 Civic Sedan After the beep, say ''Transfer.'' The audio switches between HFL and the phone. If you get into the vehicle while you turn the ignition... it . To return to HFL. To transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to answer it , and continue with the number keys on the phone which has been paired to the ACCESSORY (I) position. Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Receiving a Call If you receive a call when...
... are not on the phone, HFL interrupts the audio system (if it is placed on hold. If you don't want to on or off. 230 2009 Civic Sedan After the beep, say ''Transfer.'' The audio switches between HFL and the phone. If you get into the vehicle while you turn the ignition... it . To return to HFL. To transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to answer it , and continue with the number keys on the phone which has been paired to the ACCESSORY (I) position. Main Menu Table Of Contents Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Receiving a Call If you receive a call when...
Owner's Manual
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In cold weather, turn the ignition key to the START (III) position. If the engine does not start , return to start in the START (III) position for at least 10 seconds before trying again. 266 2009 Civic Sedan If the engine still does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls ... at a time. The START (III) position does not function unless the clutch pedal is disabled. Press on the brake pedal. 4. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's f uel system is pressed. Do not hold it there while starting to reduce the drain on the accelerator...
In cold weather, turn the ignition key to the START (III) position. If the engine does not start , return to start in the START (III) position for at least 10 seconds before trying again. 266 2009 Civic Sedan If the engine still does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls ... at a time. The START (III) position does not function unless the clutch pedal is disabled. Press on the brake pedal. 4. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's f uel system is pressed. Do not hold it there while starting to reduce the drain on the accelerator...