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Question posted by jgcaho on January 5th, 2014
2008 Civic Si Parking Brake Does Not Fully Release
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Owner's Manual - Page 61
...Canadian models are noted in the text.
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2008 Civic Sedan instrument panel is shown. Main Menu
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Instrument Panel
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65) REV LIMIT ... INDICATOR (P. 63) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P. 60) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P. 59) DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 61) TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 61) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 59) LOW ...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
..., the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals. A beeper sounds if you drive with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires. 2. Driving with the parking brake not fully released. If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch...
Owner's Manual - Page 64
..., this indicator comes on if any door is a problem in either the or position. Instruments and Controls
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2008 Civic Sedan When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and the parking brake is released, it usually means one of the vehicle flash. ''Daytime Running Lights'' Indicator If this indicator will also...
Owner's Manual - Page 74
...remove your foot from the brake pedal.
HI High speed 6. The washers spray until you release the lever. Vary the ...delay by turning the adjustment ring. While the vehicle is varied automatically according to the vehicle's speed. ADJUSTMENT RING : EX, EX-L, Si, and Canadian LX
On EX, EX-L, Si...release the lever.
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Owner's Manual - Page 76
... odometer 5 seconds after you insert the key but do not turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. The center of the instrument panel. The buttons under the left side vent control the brightness of each meter (upper and... Brightness
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL BUTTONS
when you turn them on and off in about 10 seconds.
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Owner's Manual - Page 79
... only Honda-approved key blanks.
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2008 Civic Sedan You can keep the trunk and trunk release handle locked when you ever have received a key number tag with your vehicle. You will need this key number if you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility. The valet key works only in...
Owner's Manual - Page 86
... and hold the brake pedal, and move the shift lever to the Park (P) position. ...2008 Civic Sedan You will hear a click.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to the LOCK (0) position. Main Menu
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Door Locks
To program the Drive Lock mode: Locks all the time. On A/T vehicles, push and hold the front of the Park (P) position. 4. Release...
Owner's Manual - Page 89
.... Push and hold the brake pedal, then move the shift lever to someone else, lock the trunk release handle with the master key, and give the key to the Park (P) position. 6. To protect items in the trunk when you need to give the other person the valet key.
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On A/T vehicles, move...
Owner's Manual - Page 91
...Si, and Canadian LX models PANIC BUTTON TRUNK UNLOCK BUTTON RELEASE BUTTON PANIC BUTTON LOCK BUTTON LOCK BUTTON U.S. Push it twice to unlock the other button on when you do not open the trunk if the key is in the ignition switch.
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2008 Civic...locked. Some exterior lights will hear a horn to open any door is not fully closed or the key is in the ignition switch. The ceiling light (if...
Owner's Manual - Page 106
... Contents
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Heated Mirrors Parking Brake Driving the vehicle with the parking brake on. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is fully released (see page 59 ).
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2008 Civic Sedan With the ignition switch in the button comes on the heaters by pressing the button. Press the button again to remove fog and frost.
The parking brake indicator on and...
Owner's Manual - Page 178
... of headlights (low beam), parking lights, side marker lights, ... page 61 ) to see if the doors and trunk are fully closed .
The alarm will sound if the trunk lock is...minutes have elapsed, unlock the driver's door with the trunk release handle. The security system indicator on the instrument panel starts ...Si
Si
With the system set , the horn will cause it .
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Owner's Manual - Page 185
...filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off '' the tank.
Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the dashboard. You may come on until it ...will also see page 278 ). Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Place the cap in the holder on the information display. 6. You will pop up slightly.
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2008 Civic Sedan If this does not fix...
Owner's Manual - Page 201
...release pressure on the battery. 3.
Automatic transmission:
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperlycoded key (or other device) is used, the engine's f uel system is pressed. If the engine fails to step 5. Also, the thinner air f ound at a time. Apply the parking brake...10 seconds before trying again.
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2008 Civic Sedan Make sure the shift lever ...
Owner's Manual - Page 203
...gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly.
On Si model
Shift up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd ... your brakes from the engine by shifting to a lower gear. time on slippery surfaces. If the outside for a long
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2008 Civic Sedan The... extra braking from overheating while going down a steep hill. This extra braking can help you leave the vehicle parked outside temperature is...
Owner's Manual - Page 204
... gate, then shift to reverse. 4. Press the clutch pedal, and shift to reverse.
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2008 Civic Sedan Driving
If you need to use this occurs, you may be developing a problem. Your vehicle...are still unable to shift to reverse, apply the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. 3. On Si model
Reverse Lockout
6-speed manual transmission
The manual ...
Owner's Manual - Page 205
... If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on the front of Park when the ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position.
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If it flashes while driving (in any position, press firmly on the brake pedal and press the release button on along with the ''D'' indicator, there is a problem with...
Owner's Manual - Page 206
... To shift out of Park, you can remove the key from the ignition switch. Press the release button on the brake pedal and have done all of Park, see Shift Lock Release on the brake pedal when you are moving... engine idling. Shift to the Park position if you need to leave your vehicle for any reason. CONTINUED
Move the shift lever. Driving
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2008 Civic Sedan Press on page 205 ....
Owner's Manual - Page 209
... the vehicle from the curb. On vehicles with security system
If the vehicle is parked on the parking mechanism in Park. Driving with you. Parking Tips Make sure the moonroof (if equipped) and the windows are closed. Make sure the parking brake is fully released before you put it is facing uphill, turn the front wheels toward the...
Owner's Manual - Page 212
... abruptly, such as trying to take a corner too fast or making a sudden lane change. Main Menu
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
If the ABS indicator and the brake system indicator come on together, and the parking brake is fully released, the EBD system may require a longer distance to stop the vehicle. Avoid sudden hard...
Owner's Manual - Page 282
.... If the fluid level is probably low. Canada
The brake system indicator normally comes on while driving, the brake fluid level is low, take immediate action. If the brake system indicator comes on when you do not fully release the parking brake. Because of the Unexpected
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2008 Civic Sedan Taking Care of the long distance needed to slow...
