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...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 2 (P.105) BLUETOOH ...(P.213) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.250) NAVAGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS 4 Vehicle with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2009 Civic Sedan If equipped Si model Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown.
...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 2 (P.105) BLUETOOH ...(P.213) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.250) NAVAGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS 4 Vehicle with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2009 Civic Sedan If equipped Si model Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system is shown.
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...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 and Locks ...... ...90 Seats ...93 Seat Heaters ...100 Power Windows ...101 Moonroof ...102 Mirrors ...104 Parking Brake ...105 Interior Lights ...106 Interior Convenience Items ...107 Beverage Holders ...108 Accessory Power Socket ...108 Glove Box ...108 Console Compartment ...108 Instruments and Controls ...
...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 and Locks ...... ...90 Seats ...93 Seat Heaters ...100 Power Windows ...101 Moonroof ...102 Mirrors ...104 Parking Brake ...105 Interior Lights ...106 Interior Convenience Items ...107 Beverage Holders ...108 Accessory Power Socket ...108 Glove Box ...108 Console Compartment ...108 Instruments and Controls ...
Owner's Manual
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... LX-S (U.S.), Sport (Canada), EX (U.S.), EX-L SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.65) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.64) SIDE AIRBAG LIGHTS ON OFF INDICATOR INDICATOR (P.60) (P.61) HIGH BEAM SUPPLEMENTAL INDICATOR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (P.61) INDICATOR (P.60) LOW TIRE PRESSURE ... (P.61) DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P.61) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.59) Instruments and Controls DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.61) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.64) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR ...page 62) next to the immobilizer system indicator. 57 2009 Civic Sedan
... LX-S (U.S.), Sport (Canada), EX (U.S.), EX-L SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.65) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.64) SIDE AIRBAG LIGHTS ON OFF INDICATOR INDICATOR (P.60) (P.61) HIGH BEAM SUPPLEMENTAL INDICATOR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (P.61) INDICATOR (P.60) LOW TIRE PRESSURE ... (P.61) DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P.61) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.59) Instruments and Controls DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.61) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.64) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR ...page 62) next to the immobilizer system indicator. 57 2009 Civic Sedan
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... Si SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.65) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.60) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.62) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.61) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.61) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.64) ELECTRIC ...POWER STEERING (EPS) INDICATOR (P.62) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.65, 349) LIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM INDICATOR INDICATOR (P.61) (P.61) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.60) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.64) TIRE ... Differences for Canadian models are noted in the text. 58 2009 Civic Sedan
... Si SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.65) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.60) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.62) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.61) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P.61) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.64) ELECTRIC ...POWER STEERING (EPS) INDICATOR (P.62) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.65, 349) LIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM INDICATOR INDICATOR (P.61) (P.61) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.60) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.64) TIRE ... Differences for Canadian models are noted in the text. 58 2009 Civic Sedan
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... is not closed tightly. It comes on with the high beam headlights. A reminder chime will remain on the fog lights. For more information, see page 74 . 61 2009 Civic Sedan Trunk-open Indicator This indicator comes on if any door is in either the or position. Door-open Indicator This... indicator comes on if the trunk lid is a problem with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on . If an...
... is not closed tightly. It comes on with the high beam headlights. A reminder chime will remain on the fog lights. For more information, see page 74 . 61 2009 Civic Sedan Trunk-open Indicator This indicator comes on if any door is in either the or position. Door-open Indicator This... indicator comes on if the trunk lid is a problem with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on . If an...
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Refer to the navigation system manual. 71 2009 Civic Sedan HORN 1 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.77) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.208) 2 1: 2: 3: 4: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If ... 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 (P.76) HEATED MIRRORS 2 (P.105) ...
Refer to the navigation system manual. 71 2009 Civic Sedan HORN 1 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P.77) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.208) 2 1: 2: 3: 4: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If ... 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 (P.76) HEATED MIRRORS 2 (P.105) ...
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High Beams Push the lever forward until you release it . To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever, and hold the lever back. 73 2009 Civic Sedan Headlights on (see page 61 ). The high beam indicator will come on 5. The lever will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver's... door. When the light switch is in the or position, the lights on indicator comes on as you leave ...
High Beams Push the lever forward until you release it . To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever, and hold the lever back. 73 2009 Civic Sedan Headlights on (see page 61 ). The high beam indicator will come on 5. The lever will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver's... door. When the light switch is in the or position, the lights on indicator comes on as you leave ...
Owner's Manual
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...or position, the high beam headlights come on with the switch. Fog Lights You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are turned off , even if you set the... parking brake. They will go off when the headlights are on and off by turning the switch next to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. FOG LIGHT... SWITCH On Si model Turn the fog lights on low beam. The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them ...
...or position, the high beam headlights come on with the switch. Fog Lights You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are turned off , even if you set the... parking brake. They will go off when the headlights are on and off by turning the switch next to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. FOG LIGHT... SWITCH On Si model Turn the fog lights on low beam. The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them ...
Owner's Manual
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...the or position. There are on and off in about 10 seconds. The display returns to the odometer 5 seconds after you turn the light switch to the ON (II) position, the illumination turns off . The center of the instrument panel. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument...Brightness INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL BUTTONS To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you stop adjusting the brightness. 75 2009 Civic Sedan Push the or button to the ON (II) position. When you reach the maximum or minimum brightness. Instruments and Controls BRIGHTNESS...
...the or position. There are on and off in about 10 seconds. The display returns to the odometer 5 seconds after you turn the light switch to the ON (II) position, the illumination turns off . The center of the instrument panel. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument...Brightness INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL BUTTONS To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you stop adjusting the brightness. 75 2009 Civic Sedan Push the or button to the ON (II) position. When you reach the maximum or minimum brightness. Instruments and Controls BRIGHTNESS...
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...disabled. This causes all four outside turn signals and both turn off . Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in the button comes on to turn it on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on . If you have to... show the defogger is on or off the ignition switch. Push the defogger button to turn it off . For more information, see page 105 . 76 2009 Civic Sedan EX-L, Canadian Sport...
...disabled. This causes all four outside turn signals and both turn off . Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in the button comes on to turn it on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on . If you have to... show the defogger is on or off the ignition switch. Push the defogger button to turn it off . For more information, see page 105 . 76 2009 Civic Sedan EX-L, Canadian Sport...
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...models UNLOCK BUTTON On U.S. UNLOCK Press this button once to verify that the security system has set . On U.S. the horn will sound and the exterior lights will hear a horn to lock all doors. To cancel panic mode, press any of the doors within 30 seconds, the doors automatically relock. Push it... If you push the LOCK button twice within 5 seconds, you do not open the trunk if the key is in the ignition switch. 90 2009 Civic Sedan If you will flash for about 30 seconds. TRUNK RELEASE Press this button for about 1 second to open any door is not fully closed...
...models UNLOCK BUTTON On U.S. UNLOCK Press this button once to verify that the security system has set . On U.S. the horn will sound and the exterior lights will hear a horn to lock all doors. To cancel panic mode, press any of the doors within 30 seconds, the doors automatically relock. Push it... If you push the LOCK button twice within 5 seconds, you do not open the trunk if the key is in the ignition switch. 90 2009 Civic Sedan If you will flash for about 30 seconds. TRUNK RELEASE Press this button for about 1 second to open any door is not fully closed...
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The moonroof will stop the moonroof from tilting fully open or close the moonroof partially, pull or push the moonroof switch lightly to the ON (II) position before operating the moonroof switch on the ceiling console. To tilt the moonroof, push the center of the moonroof switch ... first detent and hold it. MOONROOF SWITCH Open Close Tilt To open , push the moonroof switch forward. To stop when you release the switch. 102 2009 Civic Sedan To open the moonroof fully, pull back the moonroof switch firmly.
The moonroof will stop the moonroof from tilting fully open or close the moonroof partially, pull or push the moonroof switch lightly to the ON (II) position before operating the moonroof switch on the ceiling console. To tilt the moonroof, push the center of the moonroof switch ... first detent and hold it. MOONROOF SWITCH Open Close Tilt To open , push the moonroof switch forward. To stop when you release the switch. 102 2009 Civic Sedan To open the moonroof fully, pull back the moonroof switch firmly.
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...(center) position, the light comes on and off after you leave any door. ON (right), Door Activated, and OFF (left). Remove the key from the ignition switch, the light(s) fades out in the ignition switch, the ceiling light(s) will go off . 106 2009 Civic Sedan Spotlights On models ...with moonroof The front ceiling light has a twoposition switch; Unlock the doors with the key or the remote ...
...(center) position, the light comes on and off after you leave any door. ON (right), Door Activated, and OFF (left). Remove the key from the ignition switch, the light(s) fades out in the ignition switch, the ceiling light(s) will go off . 106 2009 Civic Sedan Spotlights On models ...with moonroof The front ceiling light has a twoposition switch; Unlock the doors with the key or the remote ...
Owner's Manual
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LX and LX-S models Push on the spotlight lenses to turn the light on and off. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights, Interior Convenience Items Interior Convenience Items CONSOLE COMPARTMENT CENTER POCKET COIN BOX COAT HOOK VANITY MIRROR Instruments and Controls ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET On U.S. BEVERAGE HOLDERS BEVERAGE HOLDERS : If equipped ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET GLOVE BOX 107 2009 Civic Sedan
LX and LX-S models Push on the spotlight lenses to turn the light on and off. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights, Interior Convenience Items Interior Convenience Items CONSOLE COMPARTMENT CENTER POCKET COIN BOX COAT HOOK VANITY MIRROR Instruments and Controls ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET On U.S. BEVERAGE HOLDERS BEVERAGE HOLDERS : If equipped ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET GLOVE BOX 107 2009 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... the audio volume decreases. As you go, the louder the audio volume becomes. The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on vehicle speed. Features 119 2009 Civic Sedan If you feel the sound is off. Turn the SOUND (TUNE) knob to adjust the setting to your liking...Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) Treble/Bass Use the TREBLE/ BASS modes to adjust the tone to your liking. Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control buttons to -back strength. The SVC has four modes; The default setting is too quiet...
... the audio volume decreases. As you go, the louder the audio volume becomes. The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on vehicle speed. Features 119 2009 Civic Sedan If you feel the sound is off. Turn the SOUND (TUNE) knob to adjust the setting to your liking...Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) Treble/Bass Use the TREBLE/ BASS modes to adjust the tone to your liking. Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control buttons to -back strength. The SVC has four modes; The default setting is too quiet...
Owner's Manual
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...to MID as ripples of the audio system (see page 75 ). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are three screen modes: level (the sound level is shown with navigation system) This function is too loud...), spectrum analysis (the sound level appears as the default setting when the vehicle leaves the factory. Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control buttons to display the sound level. Move it up and down... the background screen to adjust the illumination of water), and off . 160 2009 Civic Sedan If you feel the sound is off .
...to MID as ripples of the audio system (see page 75 ). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are three screen modes: level (the sound level is shown with navigation system) This function is too loud...), spectrum analysis (the sound level appears as the default setting when the vehicle leaves the factory. Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control buttons to display the sound level. Move it up and down... the background screen to adjust the illumination of water), and off . 160 2009 Civic Sedan If you feel the sound is off .
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..., or the trunk is opened with the master key or the remote transmitter without using the key or the remote transmitter will cause it . 207 2009 Civic Sedan NOTE: To see if the doors and trunk are fully closed . The horn sounds and a combination of the monitor display, manually check the ...Table Of Contents Security System If equipped The security system helps to show you the system is not part of headlights (low beam), parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flash if someone attempts to it to activate, you must lock the doors from the dashboard or the wiring is set ...
..., or the trunk is opened with the master key or the remote transmitter without using the key or the remote transmitter will cause it . 207 2009 Civic Sedan NOTE: To see if the doors and trunk are fully closed . The horn sounds and a combination of the monitor display, manually check the ...Table Of Contents Security System If equipped The security system helps to show you the system is not part of headlights (low beam), parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flash if someone attempts to it to activate, you must lock the doors from the dashboard or the wiring is set ...
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... vehicle slows to the set cruising speed. The vehicle will slow down in very small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. Features 209 2009 Civic Sedan Each time you can still use the accelerator pedal to cancel. Release the button when you reach the desired cruising speed, then press ...the speed in very small amounts, tap the SET/DECEL button. To slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with the cruise control turned on the instrument panel goes out. Resting your foot. Push on the brake or clutch pedal causes the cruise control...
... vehicle slows to the set cruising speed. The vehicle will slow down in very small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. Features 209 2009 Civic Sedan Each time you can still use the accelerator pedal to cancel. Release the button when you reach the desired cruising speed, then press ...the speed in very small amounts, tap the SET/DECEL button. To slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with the cruise control turned on the instrument panel goes out. Resting your foot. Push on the brake or clutch pedal causes the cruise control...
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... of city and highway driving. Highway MPG Represents a mixture of rural and interstate driving, in all environments. vehicles.gc.ca) 254 2009 Civic Sedan Fuel economy is also provided. EPA label shown) Estimated Annual Fuel Cost achieved is not a fixed number. Therefore, it is not... on driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle condition. A range of estimates to the right are a useful tool for other vehicles in light traffic. fueleconomy.gov (Canada: Visit www. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. It...
... of city and highway driving. Highway MPG Represents a mixture of rural and interstate driving, in all environments. vehicles.gc.ca) 254 2009 Civic Sedan Fuel economy is also provided. EPA label shown) Estimated Annual Fuel Cost achieved is not a fixed number. Therefore, it is not... on driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle condition. A range of estimates to the right are a useful tool for other vehicles in light traffic. fueleconomy.gov (Canada: Visit www. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. It...
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... you to personalize your vehicle, or installing some non-Honda accessories, can be sure to read the following information. Main Menu Table Of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or improve its performance. Before you can make any modifications or add any lights, or interfere with your vehicle's computer controlled systems... make it unsafe. Do not install accessories on your vehicle, they may interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags. Before Driving 257 2009 Civic Sedan
... you to personalize your vehicle, or installing some non-Honda accessories, can be sure to read the following information. Main Menu Table Of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or improve its performance. Before you can make any modifications or add any lights, or interfere with your vehicle's computer controlled systems... make it unsafe. Do not install accessories on your vehicle, they may interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags. Before Driving 257 2009 Civic Sedan