Owner's Manual
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It shows how to protect infants and children in most Civics. Your Occupant Protection System ...4 The Seat Belt System and How It Works ...5 Why Wear Seat Belts ...5 Important Safety Reminders . 5 Seat Belt System Components 6 Lap/Shoulder ... ...10 Supplemental Restraint System 11 Important Safety Reminder . 12 How the Driver's Airbag Works ...12 How the Passenger's Airbag Works ...13 How the SRS Indicator Light Works ...14 System Service ...15 System Service Precautions . 15 Additional Safety Information . 16 Seat-back Position ...16 Door Locks ...16 Storing Cargo Safely ...17 Driving...
It shows how to protect infants and children in most Civics. Your Occupant Protection System ...4 The Seat Belt System and How It Works ...5 Why Wear Seat Belts ...5 Important Safety Reminders . 5 Seat Belt System Components 6 Lap/Shoulder ... ...10 Supplemental Restraint System 11 Important Safety Reminder . 12 How the Driver's Airbag Works ...12 How the Passenger's Airbag Works ...13 How the SRS Indicator Light Works ...14 System Service ...15 System Service Precautions . 15 Additional Safety Information . 16 Seat-back Position ...16 Door Locks ...16 Storing Cargo Safely ...17 Driving...
Owner's Manual
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...upright (see page 16). The U.S. Seat-backs are no safety system can prevent all Civics sold in occupant safety. Driver and Passenger Safety For added protection during a severe frontal collision... away: Everyone in a child safety seat (see page 17). Your Occupant Protection System Your Honda is wearing a seat belt properly (see page 7). and Canada have a Supplemental Restraint System ...other features that could be thrown around and hurt someone during a crash. Two indicator lights are the most important part of your supplemental restraint system (see page 14). When...
...upright (see page 16). The U.S. Seat-backs are no safety system can prevent all Civics sold in occupant safety. Driver and Passenger Safety For added protection during a severe frontal collision... away: Everyone in a child safety seat (see page 17). Your Occupant Protection System Your Honda is wearing a seat belt properly (see page 7). and Canada have a Supplemental Restraint System ...other features that could be thrown around and hurt someone during a crash. Two indicator lights are the most important part of your supplemental restraint system (see page 14). When...
Owner's Manual
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... Seat Belt System and How It Works Seat Belt System Components Your Honda has seat belts in your seat while it keeps some tension on the...During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to safety belts used in airplanes. This light comes on when you turn on the instrument panel to remind you to fasten your seat belt and to make ...). In normal driving, the retractor lets you have lap/shoulder belts. Your seat belt system also includes a light on the ignition if you move freely in all five seating positions. The front seats and the outside positions ...
... Seat Belt System and How It Works Seat Belt System Components Your Honda has seat belts in your seat while it keeps some tension on the...During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to safety belts used in airplanes. This light comes on when you turn on the instrument panel to remind you to fasten your seat belt and to make ...). In normal driving, the retractor lets you have lap/shoulder belts. Your seat belt system also includes a light on the ignition if you move freely in all five seating positions. The front seats and the outside positions ...
Owner's Manual
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An indicator light to warn you of serious injury or death in a crash, even if you and your seat belt. This system does not replace your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly. Supplemental Restraint System Your Civic is equipped with the system. DRIVER'S AIRBAG PASSENGER'S INDICATOR CONTROL AIRBAG UNIT A diagnostic...
An indicator light to warn you of serious injury or death in a crash, even if you and your seat belt. This system does not replace your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly. Supplemental Restraint System Your Civic is equipped with the system. DRIVER'S AIRBAG PASSENGER'S INDICATOR CONTROL AIRBAG UNIT A diagnostic...
Owner's Manual
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... on when you turn the ignition ON (II). SRS How the SRS Indicator Have the system checked if: The light does not come on top of this lid. The light comes on after the engine starts. If the airbag inflates, those objects can be propelled inside the car and possibly... hurt someone. Light Works The purpose of the SRS light on your supplemental restraint system. Supplemental Restraint System The airbag is quite large and inflates with your instrument panel is to ...
... on when you turn the ignition ON (II). SRS How the SRS Indicator Have the system checked if: The light does not come on top of this lid. The light comes on after the engine starts. If the airbag inflates, those objects can be propelled inside the car and possibly... hurt someone. Light Works The purpose of the SRS light on your supplemental restraint system. Supplemental Restraint System The airbag is quite large and inflates with your instrument panel is to ...
Owner's Manual
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...cause the airbag to the system. Do not try to remove or discard the airbag by a Honda dealer. If the SRS indicator light alerts you have the system serviced by an authorized Honda dealer: If your car that you of a problem. When the car is virtually maintenancefree. Failure ...to follow the procedures and precautions in the official Honda service manual could make the system ineffective. ...
...cause the airbag to the system. Do not try to remove or discard the airbag by a Honda dealer. If the SRS indicator light alerts you have the system serviced by an authorized Honda dealer: If your car that you of a problem. When the car is virtually maintenancefree. Failure ...to follow the procedures and precautions in the official Honda service manual could make the system ineffective. ...
Owner's Manual
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... controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. All the essential controls are within easy reach. Control Locations ...Indicator Lights ...Gauges ...Speedometer ...Tachometer ...Odometer...Trip Meter ...Fuel Gauge ...Temperature Gauge ...Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...Headlights ...Daytime Running Lights ...Instrument Panel Brightness Turn S i g n a l s ...Windshield...55 Parking Brake ...57 Glove Box ...57 Digital C l o c k ...58 Beverage Holder ...59 Vanity Mirror ...59 Cigarette Lighter ...60 Ashtrays ...60 Interior Light ...61 Instruments and Controls
... controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. All the essential controls are within easy reach. Control Locations ...Indicator Lights ...Gauges ...Speedometer ...Tachometer ...Odometer...Trip Meter ...Fuel Gauge ...Temperature Gauge ...Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...Headlights ...Daytime Running Lights ...Instrument Panel Brightness Turn S i g n a l s ...Windshield...55 Parking Brake ...57 Glove Box ...57 Digital C l o c k ...58 Beverage Holder ...59 Vanity Mirror ...59 Cigarette Lighter ...60 Ashtrays ...60 Interior Light ...61 Instruments and Controls
Owner's Manual
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... about your car for the Canadian model are working. LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP* TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT Automatic Transmission Shown Instruments and Controls instrument panel is shown. Have the ...indicators to see that system develops a problem. HIGH BEAM INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT* LIGHT Lamp Check Many of the indicator lights come on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II), allowing you to give you if that they...
... about your car for the Canadian model are working. LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP* TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT Automatic Transmission Shown Instruments and Controls instrument panel is shown. Have the ...indicators to see that system develops a problem. HIGH BEAM INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT* LIGHT Lamp Check Many of the indicator lights come on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II), allowing you to give you if that they...
Owner's Manual
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... INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR Automatic Transmission Shown Instruments and Controls It is shown. Both the light and the beeper stay off if you turn the ignition ON (II). Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Light This indicator lights when you fasten your seat belt before turning on until you and your passengers to protect...
... INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR Automatic Transmission Shown Instruments and Controls It is shown. Both the light and the beeper stay off if you turn the ignition ON (II). Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Light This indicator lights when you fasten your seat belt before turning on until you and your passengers to protect...
Owner's Manual
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... worn pads or fluid leaks. If you see any of serious engine damage. Low Oil Pressure light This indicator lights when the oil pressure in an accident. It should come on when the ignition is ON (...II), and go out after the engine starts. If this light comes on after you can damage the brakes and tires. 2. Turn to page 168 for information about ... cause damage. It may not work when needed in the engine drops low enough to do. It lights as you release the parking brake or comes on and off the engine as soon as a reminder ...
... worn pads or fluid leaks. If you see any of serious engine damage. Low Oil Pressure light This indicator lights when the oil pressure in an accident. It should come on when the ignition is ON (...II), and go out after the engine starts. If this light comes on after you can damage the brakes and tires. 2. Turn to page 168 for information about ... cause damage. It may not work when needed in the engine drops low enough to do. It lights as you release the parking brake or comes on and off the engine as soon as a reminder ...
Owner's Manual
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... cruise control. Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn the ignition switch ON (II). Instruments and Controls High Beam Indicator This light comes on the Hazard Warning switch, both turn on with cruise control system. See page 44 for information on the headlight controls. If the... light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the car should flash. See page 39 for information on at any other time, ...
... cruise control. Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn the ignition switch ON (II). Instruments and Controls High Beam Indicator This light comes on the Hazard Warning switch, both turn on with cruise control system. See page 44 for information on the headlight controls. If the... light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the car should flash. See page 39 for information on at any other time, ...
Owner's Manual
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Instruments and Controls Indicator Lights Shift Lever Position Indicator (Automatic Transmission only) This indicator shows which shift position the lever is in.
Instruments and Controls Indicator Lights Shift Lever Position Indicator (Automatic Transmission only) This indicator shows which shift position the lever is in.
Owner's Manual
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.... The controls under the left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield wipers. MIRROR CONTROLS HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS CRUISE CONTROL INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER MOONROOF HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS TILT ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS Instruments and Controls The left air vent are...
.... The controls under the left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield wipers. MIRROR CONTROLS HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS CRUISE CONTROL INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER MOONROOF HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS TILT ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS Instruments and Controls The left air vent are...
Owner's Manual
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...for as long as you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake. The rotating switch on the headlights. Daytime Running Lights Canadian Models With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights come on until you set the parking brake. They remain on with the switch... turn signal lever. The headlights revert to the first position " " turns on with reduced brightness when you hold the turn them on the parking lights, tail lights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Release the lever and the high beams will...
...for as long as you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake. The rotating switch on the headlights. Daytime Running Lights Canadian Models With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights come on until you set the parking brake. They remain on with the switch... turn signal lever. The headlights revert to the first position " " turns on with reduced brightness when you hold the turn them on the parking lights, tail lights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Release the lever and the high beams will...
Owner's Manual
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... . Instruments and Controls TURN SIGNAL LEVER The dial on the lever to signal a left of the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. It shuts off automatically as you release it . Turn the dial to the left turn, and up or down on the dashboard to adjust the...
... . Instruments and Controls TURN SIGNAL LEVER The dial on the lever to signal a left of the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. It shuts off automatically as you release it . Turn the dial to the left turn, and up or down on the dashboard to adjust the...
Owner's Manual
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...dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your car is on. This causes all four outside turn signals and both indicators in the button lights to show the defogger is disabled. The rear window defogger will shut itself off after about 25 minutes. If you do not turn ...be accidentally damaged. You have good visibility before starting to drive. Instruments and Controls The defogger wires on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). The light in the instrument panel to flash. Controls Near the Steering Wheel Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window ...
...dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your car is on. This causes all four outside turn signals and both indicators in the button lights to show the defogger is disabled. The rear window defogger will shut itself off after about 25 minutes. If you do not turn ...be accidentally damaged. You have good visibility before starting to drive. Instruments and Controls The defogger wires on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). The light in the instrument panel to flash. Controls Near the Steering Wheel Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window ...
Owner's Manual
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Do this lever all the instrument panel gauges and warning lights. Position the wheel so you can adjust the steering wheel height to the left. Adjust the seat so you begin driving. 3. Adjusting the steering wheel ...
Do this lever all the instrument panel gauges and warning lights. Position the wheel so you can adjust the steering wheel height to the left. Adjust the seat so you begin driving. 3. Adjusting the steering wheel ...
Owner's Manual
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... lead to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). Use the cruise control only when traveling on straight, open highways in the switch will light. 2. NOTICE The cruise control, as city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. Cruise control allows you to a crash. Steering Wheel Controls...
... lead to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). Use the cruise control only when traveling on straight, open highways in the switch will light. 2. NOTICE The cruise control, as city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. Cruise control allows you to a crash. Steering Wheel Controls...
Owner's Manual
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... Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/ decel button. Press and hold the SET/decel button on the steering wheel until the CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel comes on the brake or clutch pedal will go out. The car will then maintain the desired speed. RESUME/ accel SET.../decel Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with the cruise control turned on the instrument panel will cause the cruise control to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your...
... Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/ decel button. Press and hold the SET/decel button on the steering wheel until the CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel comes on the brake or clutch pedal will go out. The car will then maintain the desired speed. RESUME/ accel SET.../decel Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with the cruise control turned on the instrument panel will cause the cruise control to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your...
Owner's Manual
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... Control Master Switch If you tap the brake or clutch pedal, or press the SET and RESUME buttons at the same time, the CRUISE CONTROL light on . The car will begin to the desired cruising speed and press the SET/decel button. Press the SET/decel and RESUME/accel buttons at... Control Any of these actions cause the cruise control to above 25 mph (40 km/h) and press the RESUME/accel button until the CRUISE CONTROL light comes on the instrument panel will go out and the car will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before. To return to that speed...
... Control Master Switch If you tap the brake or clutch pedal, or press the SET and RESUME buttons at the same time, the CRUISE CONTROL light on . The car will begin to the desired cruising speed and press the SET/decel button. Press the SET/decel and RESUME/accel buttons at... Control Any of these actions cause the cruise control to above 25 mph (40 km/h) and press the RESUME/accel button until the CRUISE CONTROL light comes on the instrument panel will go out and the car will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before. To return to that speed...