Owner's Manual
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... seat belt tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in a crash. An indicator on the front passenger's seat. Emergency backup power in the ON (II) position. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2009 Civic Sedan Sensors that continually monitors and records information about 65 lbs (29 kg... off (see page 18 ). An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you that monitor the weight on the dashboard that alerts you to a possible problem with less force (see page 19 ).
... seat belt tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in a crash. An indicator on the front passenger's seat. Emergency backup power in the ON (II) position. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2009 Civic Sedan Sensors that continually monitors and records information about 65 lbs (29 kg... off (see page 18 ). An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you that monitor the weight on the dashboard that alerts you to a possible problem with less force (see page 19 ).
Owner's Manual
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... longer airbag inflation time with respiratory problems may see what looks like smoke. If the occupant's belt is not latched, the airbag will ignite simultaneously to supplement the protection provided ... less severe crash, one stage will ignite first, then the second stage will inflate at a slightly lower threshold, because the occupant would be ignited sequentially or simultaneously, depending on whether sensors...airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. If the occupant's belt is latched, the airbag will ignite a split second later. Although the powder is safe to do so. This means...
... longer airbag inflation time with respiratory problems may see what looks like smoke. If the occupant's belt is not latched, the airbag will ignite simultaneously to supplement the protection provided ... less severe crash, one stage will ignite first, then the second stage will inflate at a slightly lower threshold, because the occupant would be ignited sequentially or simultaneously, depending on whether sensors...airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. If the occupant's belt is latched, the airbag will ignite a split second later. Although the powder is safe to do so. This means...
Owner's Manual
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...inflate the side curtain airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on and off . If the indicator comes on at all, you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on for several seconds then goes off while you drive. If the indicator comes on...SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you the system is on that side of the vehicle. 29 2009 Civic Sedan CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG In a moderate to a potential problem with your dealer. To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should have the ...
...inflate the side curtain airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on and off . If the indicator comes on at all, you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on for several seconds then goes off while you drive. If the indicator comes on...SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you the system is on that side of the vehicle. 29 2009 Civic Sedan CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG In a moderate to a potential problem with your dealer. To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should have the ...
Owner's Manual
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...checked. Canada How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works U.S. How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works This indicator alerts you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. U.S. Canada When you that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off . Have your side airbags. PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ...on, stays on, or comes on the front passenger's seat. It does not mean there is a problem with the airbag. 30 2009 Civic Sedan It does not mean there is a problem with your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you that the ...
...checked. Canada How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works U.S. How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works This indicator alerts you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. U.S. Canada When you that the passenger's front airbag has been shut off . Have your side airbags. PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ...on, stays on, or comes on the front passenger's seat. It does not mean there is a problem with the airbag. 30 2009 Civic Sedan It does not mean there is a problem with your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you that the ...
Owner's Manual
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...If either of you do not fasten your vehicle. Canada Instruments and Controls 1. If you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. For more information, see page 351 . 59 2009 Civic Sedan Seat Belt Reminder Indicator This indicator reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belt, the... after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the parking brake not fully released. If you do not fasten your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes ...
...If either of you do not fasten your vehicle. Canada Instruments and Controls 1. If you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. For more information, see page 351 . 59 2009 Civic Sedan Seat Belt Reminder Indicator This indicator reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belt, the... after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the parking brake not fully released. If you do not fasten your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes ...
Owner's Manual
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... System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it indicates a potential problem with the ABS. For more information, see page 79 ). 60 2009 Civic Sedan Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you have your front airbags...
... System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it indicates a potential problem with the ABS. For more information, see page 79 ). 60 2009 Civic Sedan Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you have your front airbags...
Owner's Manual
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...switch is burned out (see that the exterior lights are on. Instruments and Controls This indicator comes on if the trunk lid is a problem with a circuit. If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it means there is not closed tightly. Replace the bulb as ...more information, see page 73 . For more information, see page 74 . 61 2009 Civic Sedan Trunk-open Indicator This indicator comes on when you are signaling. When you open Indicator This indicator comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position without turning ...
...switch is burned out (see that the exterior lights are on. Instruments and Controls This indicator comes on if the trunk lid is a problem with a circuit. If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it means there is not closed tightly. Replace the bulb as ...more information, see page 73 . For more information, see page 74 . 61 2009 Civic Sedan Trunk-open Indicator This indicator comes on when you are signaling. When you open Indicator This indicator comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position without turning ...
Owner's Manual
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... this happens, stop the vehicle in the electric power steering system. Take your vehicle to a dealer to steer. 62 2009 Civic Sedan This indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and goes off after driving a short distance, or comes back on again while ...immediately. See page 278 for more information on the VSA system. It comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system. Reset the system by restarting the engine. If it checked. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Vehicle ...
... this happens, stop the vehicle in the electric power steering system. Take your vehicle to a dealer to steer. 62 2009 Civic Sedan This indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and goes off after driving a short distance, or comes back on again while ...immediately. See page 278 for more information on the VSA system. It comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system. Reset the system by restarting the engine. If it checked. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... tire pressure indicator will not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 63 2009 Civic Sedan If this indicator comes on and stays on at very low speed, you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on...Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator U.S. models only This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to overheating of the road when it is a problem with the compact spare (see page 337 ), and have the system checked. This indicator normally comes on for a few...
... tire pressure indicator will not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 63 2009 Civic Sedan If this indicator comes on and stays on at very low speed, you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on...Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator U.S. models only This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to overheating of the road when it is a problem with the compact spare (see page 337 ), and have the system checked. This indicator normally comes on for a few...
Owner's Manual
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...to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on them apart. key fob) is disabled. Electrical problems could result that are damaged. Main Menu Table Of Contents Keys and Locks, Immobilizer...and Controls If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of the key. CONTINUED 79 2009 Civic Sedan If the indicator starts to start your engine, contact your dealer. If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again. They will not work to blink, it ...
...to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on them apart. key fob) is disabled. Electrical problems could result that are damaged. Main Menu Table Of Contents Keys and Locks, Immobilizer...and Controls If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of the key. CONTINUED 79 2009 Civic Sedan If the indicator starts to start your engine, contact your dealer. If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again. They will not work to blink, it ...
Owner's Manual
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...on the lower level of a multi-tiered road. There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to a sampling of you. This should take about ...a vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south of the broadcasts available on XM Radio. With the ignition switch in an open area with XM Radio, keep your vehicle for activation. If you decide to purchase XM radio...VOL knob to the south of music types and styles will need to your audio system in the display. 124 2009 Civic Sedan number, turn on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to turn...
...on the lower level of a multi-tiered road. There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to a sampling of you. This should take about ...a vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south of the broadcasts available on XM Radio. With the ignition switch in an open area with XM Radio, keep your vehicle for activation. If you decide to purchase XM radio...VOL knob to the south of music types and styles will need to your audio system in the display. 124 2009 Civic Sedan number, turn on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to turn...
Owner's Manual
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...There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to a sampling of you. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by any of these conditions: Driving on an east/west road. XM Radio will need to XM radio broadcasts. With the ignition switch in the satellite ... on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to turn on a roof rack. number, press the TUNE 158 2009 Civic Sedan Large items carried on the audio system and press the XM RADIO button. Your I .D. After you've registered with XM Radio, keep your ...
...There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to a sampling of you. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by any of these conditions: Driving on an east/west road. XM Radio will need to XM radio broadcasts. With the ignition switch in the satellite ... on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to turn on a roof rack. number, press the TUNE 158 2009 Civic Sedan Large items carried on the audio system and press the XM RADIO button. Your I .D. After you've registered with XM Radio, keep your ...
Owner's Manual
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... the PC card from the slot, you turn the system off the ignition switch, the card will begin playing where it from the audio unit. Removing a PC Card To remove a PC card from the list. 181 2009 Civic Sedan If a disc is a problem with the PC card player, see page 163 ). You can then... touch the CD icon to the upright position. PC Card Player Malfunction If there is in the drive. You can also eject a card when the ignition switch is displayed. Touch the CARD icon to switch back to the PC card player. : If equipped If you do not remove it left off...
... the PC card from the slot, you turn the system off the ignition switch, the card will begin playing where it from the audio unit. Removing a PC Card To remove a PC card from the list. 181 2009 Civic Sedan If a disc is a problem with the PC card player, see page 163 ). You can then... touch the CD icon to the upright position. PC Card Player Malfunction If there is in the drive. You can also eject a card when the ignition switch is displayed. Touch the CARD icon to switch back to the PC card player. : If equipped If you do not remove it left off...
Owner's Manual
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... accelerator pedal, turn off all electrical accessories to step 5. In cold weather, turn the ignition key to clear flooding. Do not hold it there while starting to the START (III) position. If the engine fails to this problem. If the engine does not start , press the accelerator pedal all the way. If... to start right away, pause for more inf ormation, see page 79 . 5. For more than 15 seconds at least 10 seconds before trying again. 266 2009 Civic Sedan
... accelerator pedal, turn off all electrical accessories to step 5. In cold weather, turn the ignition key to clear flooding. Do not hold it there while starting to the START (III) position. If the engine fails to this problem. If the engine does not start , press the accelerator pedal all the way. If... to start right away, pause for more inf ormation, see page 79 . 5. For more than 15 seconds at least 10 seconds before trying again. 266 2009 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... in, the engine speed will run normally when you are still unable to shift to reverse, apply the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to reverse. 269 2009 Civic Sedan Have the vehicle checked by a limiter in and out. The engine will enter into the tachometer's red zone. Your vehicle has a rev... the tachometer's red zone (see page 64 ). 1. On Si model Reverse Lockout 6-speed manual transmission The manual transmission has lockout so you may be developing a problem.
... in, the engine speed will run normally when you are still unable to shift to reverse, apply the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to reverse. 269 2009 Civic Sedan Have the vehicle checked by a limiter in and out. The engine will enter into the tachometer's red zone. Your vehicle has a rev... the tachometer's red zone (see page 64 ). 1. On Si model Reverse Lockout 6-speed manual transmission The manual transmission has lockout so you may be developing a problem.
Owner's Manual
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...the shift lever is in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position. 270 2009 Civic Sedan The ''D'' indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. To shift from Park to the ON (II) position....in any position, press firmly on the brake pedal and press the release button on the front of Park when the ignition switch is a problem with the automatic transmission control system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators If the malfunction indicator...
...the shift lever is in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position. 270 2009 Civic Sedan The ''D'' indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. To shift from Park to the ON (II) position....in any position, press firmly on the brake pedal and press the release button on the front of Park when the ignition switch is a problem with the automatic transmission control system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators If the malfunction indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... 5. Using a small flat-tipped screwdriver or a metal fingernail file, carefully pry on the notch of Park to remove it. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Put a cloth on the notch of Park: 1. Push down on the key while you press the release button on the shift lever and ...shift lock release, it checked by your vehicle is on the shift lever side. Have it means your dealer. 273 2009 Civic Sedan Make sure the notch on the cover is developing a problem. NOTCH COVER SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT RELEASE BUTTON Driving 4. Set the parking brake. 2. Main Menu Table Of Contents ...
... 5. Using a small flat-tipped screwdriver or a metal fingernail file, carefully pry on the notch of Park to remove it. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Put a cloth on the notch of Park: 1. Push down on the key while you press the release button on the shift lever and ...shift lock release, it checked by your vehicle is on the shift lever side. Have it means your dealer. 273 2009 Civic Sedan Make sure the notch on the cover is developing a problem. NOTCH COVER SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT RELEASE BUTTON Driving 4. Set the parking brake. 2. Main Menu Table Of Contents ...
Owner's Manual
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... is generally known as possible. You will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement. 278 2009 Civic Sedan It is turned to leave a sufficient margin of safety. models If the low tire... pressure indicator or TPMS indicator comes on, the VSA system automatically turns on when the ignition switch is still your vehicle's entire braking system. If the indicator does not come on... The system also includes a traction control function. It also assists you may also be a problem with the VSA system. The VSA system cannot enhance the vehicle's driving stability in the same...
... is generally known as possible. You will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement. 278 2009 Civic Sedan It is turned to leave a sufficient margin of safety. models If the low tire... pressure indicator or TPMS indicator comes on, the VSA system automatically turns on when the ignition switch is still your vehicle's entire braking system. If the indicator does not come on... The system also includes a traction control function. It also assists you may also be a problem with the VSA system. The VSA system cannot enhance the vehicle's driving stability in the same...
Owner's Manual
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...Motor Operates Very Slowly When you turn the ignition switch to the floor or the starter will...sound, a series of clicks, or nothing . Turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position. Turn on at all... nothing, or almost nothing at all . Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. See Emergency Towing...probably something wrong with the electrical circuit for the ignition switch or starter motor. If the fuses are...fuses. See Jump Starting on page 358 . 342 2009 Civic Sedan The engine's starter motor does not operate at... turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, ...
...Motor Operates Very Slowly When you turn the ignition switch to the floor or the starter will...sound, a series of clicks, or nothing . Turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position. Turn on at all... nothing, or almost nothing at all . Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. See Emergency Towing...probably something wrong with the electrical circuit for the ignition switch or starter motor. If the fuses are...fuses. See Jump Starting on page 358 . 342 2009 Civic Sedan The engine's starter motor does not operate at... turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, ...
Owner's Manual
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... a properly coded key? Check the fuel gauge; If you find nothing wrong, you turn the ignition switch to the fuel pump. the low fuel indicator may be working. Check all the fuses (...qualified technician to Starting the Engine on page 358 . Check the condition of the Unexpected 343 2009 Civic Sedan The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor's speed sounds normal, or ...a booster battery (see page 79 ). Refer to find the problem. See Emergency Towing on page 266 . There may not be an electrical problem, such as no power to the START (III) position, but...
... a properly coded key? Check the fuel gauge; If you find nothing wrong, you turn the ignition switch to the fuel pump. the low fuel indicator may be working. Check all the fuses (...qualified technician to Starting the Engine on page 358 . Check the condition of the Unexpected 343 2009 Civic Sedan The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor's speed sounds normal, or ...a booster battery (see page 79 ). Refer to find the problem. See Emergency Towing on page 266 . There may not be an electrical problem, such as no power to the START (III) position, but...