Owner's Manual
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... information on how to protect children with child restraints. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need when you 're planning to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Authorized Manuals (U.S. Driving The proper way to tow a trailer. Refer to your vehicle's... seat belts, an overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the fuel pump. 2 2008 Civic Sedan Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. Before Driving What gasoline to use and care of...
... information on how to protect children with child restraints. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you need when you 're planning to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Authorized Manuals (U.S. Driving The proper way to tow a trailer. Refer to your vehicle's... seat belts, an overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the fuel pump. 2 2008 Civic Sedan Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in this manual. Before Driving What gasoline to use and care of...
Owner's Manual
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...your airbags or seat belt tensioners. This tells you drive. If the indicator comes on or flashes on that side of the vehicle. 29 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work If the impact is working properly. CONTINUED ...you to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on for several seconds then goes off while you the system is on after the engine starts. When you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your dealer. For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on at any...
...your airbags or seat belt tensioners. This tells you drive. If the indicator comes on or flashes on that side of the vehicle. 29 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work If the impact is working properly. CONTINUED ...you to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on for several seconds then goes off while you the system is on after the engine starts. When you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your dealer. For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on at any...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to steer. 62 2008 Civic Sedan Reset the system by restarting the engine. This indicator has three functions: 1. If this happens, stop the vehicle in the electric power steering system.... It comes on again while driving, take the vehicle to your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will not turn off after the engine starts.
... the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to steer. 62 2008 Civic Sedan Reset the system by restarting the engine. This indicator has three functions: 1. If this happens, stop the vehicle in the electric power steering system.... It comes on again while driving, take the vehicle to your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will not turn off after the engine starts.
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle is clear and you do not turn the defogger on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). For more information, see page 103 . 74 2008 Civic Sedan The defogger and antenna wires on or off . Use the hazard warning lights if you need to turn it on . Pushing this button also... turns the mirror heaters on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. You have good visibility before starting to drive. EX-L, Canadian LX, EX, and Si On All EX-L, Canadian LX, EX, and Si models Push the button to show the defogger ...
... vehicle is clear and you do not turn the defogger on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). For more information, see page 103 . 74 2008 Civic Sedan The defogger and antenna wires on or off . Use the hazard warning lights if you need to turn it on . Pushing this button also... turns the mirror heaters on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. You have good visibility before starting to drive. EX-L, Canadian LX, EX, and Si On All EX-L, Canadian LX, EX, and Si models Push the button to show the defogger ...
Owner's Manual
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... or down . 2. Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped. 1. Make sure you start driving. 3. Make sure you to move it points toward your chest, not toward your face. Instruments and Controls 75 2008 Civic Sedan Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you have securely locked the steering...
... or down . 2. Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped. 1. Make sure you start driving. 3. Make sure you to move it points toward your chest, not toward your face. Instruments and Controls 75 2008 Civic Sedan Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you have securely locked the steering...
Owner's Manual
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...is near the ignition switch when you leave the vehicle alone. Protect the keys from theft. When you have lost your key and cannot start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. key fob) is disabled. If you turn the ignition switch to the... ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on them immediately with you whenever you insert the key. CONTINUED 77 2008 Civic Sedan The keys without a remote transmitter do not contain batteries. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it...
...is near the ignition switch when you leave the vehicle alone. Protect the keys from theft. When you have lost your key and cannot start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. key fob) is disabled. If you turn the ignition switch to the... ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on them immediately with you whenever you insert the key. CONTINUED 77 2008 Civic Sedan The keys without a remote transmitter do not contain batteries. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it...
Owner's Manual
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...may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may not cause interference, and (2) this position only to start the engine. The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you turn the key. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, ...the shift lever must accept any interference received, including interference that may make it in park. 78 2008 Civic Sedan Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. This device complies...
...may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may not cause interference, and (2) this position only to start the engine. The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you turn the key. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, ...the shift lever must accept any interference received, including interference that may make it in park. 78 2008 Civic Sedan Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. This device complies...
Owner's Manual
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Turn the ignition switch to automatically lock and unlock. CONTINUED 81 2008 Civic Sedan When you customize the setting, make sure your vehicle is parked safely, the engine is deactivated all the time. Auto Door Locking The auto ... of these features as described on the following pages. The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h). The doors lock whenever you start driving. Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks Auto Door Locking/Unlocking On all models except DX Your vehicle has customizable settings for the doors...
Turn the ignition switch to automatically lock and unlock. CONTINUED 81 2008 Civic Sedan When you customize the setting, make sure your vehicle is parked safely, the engine is deactivated all the time. Auto Door Locking The auto ... of these features as described on the following pages. The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h). The doors lock whenever you start driving. Main Menu Table Of Contents Door Locks Auto Door Locking/Unlocking On all models except DX Your vehicle has customizable settings for the doors...
Owner's Manual
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Make all adjustments before you start driving. Try to move the seat to make sure it is locked in position. 91 2008 Civic Sedan Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position. To change the seat-back angle, ...
Make all adjustments before you start driving. Try to move the seat to make sure it is locked in position. 91 2008 Civic Sedan Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position. To change the seat-back angle, ...
Owner's Manual
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...) position to heat the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of the side airbag cutoff system. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting. 98 2008 Civic Sedan The passenger seat is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters, even on after the seat's temperature drops. This...
...) position to heat the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of the side airbag cutoff system. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting. 98 2008 Civic Sedan The passenger seat is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters, even on after the seat's temperature drops. This...
Owner's Manual
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... completely, then hold the driver's window switch until the window is removed, the AUTO function will stop when you release the switch. 100 2008 Civic Sedan Pull and hold the driver's window switch to close the moonroof partially, pull or push the moonroof switch lightly to the ON (II... hold the switch for about 2 seconds. To stop the moonroof from tilting fully open the moonroof fully, pull back the moonroof switch firmly. Start the engine. If the power windows do not operate properly after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse, do this: 1. Moonroof If equipped ...
... completely, then hold the driver's window switch until the window is removed, the AUTO function will stop when you release the switch. 100 2008 Civic Sedan Pull and hold the driver's window switch to close the moonroof partially, pull or push the moonroof switch lightly to the ON (II... hold the switch for about 2 seconds. To stop the moonroof from tilting fully open the moonroof fully, pull back the moonroof switch firmly. Start the engine. If the power windows do not operate properly after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse, do this: 1. Moonroof If equipped ...
Owner's Manual
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... edge of the adjustment switch to adjust the mirrors before you . Move the selector switch to keep your settings. 102 2008 Civic Sedan The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you start driving. This turns the adjustment switch off ) position. DX 1. Be sure to move the selector switch to the ON (II...
... edge of the adjustment switch to adjust the mirrors before you . Move the selector switch to keep your settings. 102 2008 Civic Sedan The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you start driving. This turns the adjustment switch off ) position. DX 1. Be sure to move the selector switch to the ON (II...
Owner's Manual
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Playing the AM/FM Radio FM2 ICON FM1 ICON AM ICON AM/FM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON AUTO SELECT ICON BACKGROUND ICON SOUND ICON TUNE BAR PRESET BUTTONS 132 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Voice Control System In addition to the standard audio controls, the audio system in your vehicle can be operated using the voice control system. See the navigation section in your Quick Start Guide for an overview of this system, and the Navigation System Manual for complete details.
Playing the AM/FM Radio FM2 ICON FM1 ICON AM ICON AM/FM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON AUTO SELECT ICON BACKGROUND ICON SOUND ICON TUNE BAR PRESET BUTTONS 132 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Voice Control System In addition to the standard audio controls, the audio system in your vehicle can be operated using the voice control system. See the navigation section in your Quick Start Guide for an overview of this system, and the Navigation System Manual for complete details.
Owner's Manual
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... the card, you must then leave the system on vehicle's with navigation system) to store this , you will disable itself. To do not start playing. If you are hundreds of number combinations possible from a dealer. If your audio system's code and serial numbers. It is nearly impossible.... Use the preset buttons (icons on the radio code card included in a safe place at home. Features 173 2008 Civic Sedan If you must obtain the code number from specific digits, making the system work again, you turn on the system. To make a mistake...
... the card, you must then leave the system on vehicle's with navigation system) to store this , you will disable itself. To do not start playing. If you are hundreds of number combinations possible from a dealer. If your audio system's code and serial numbers. It is nearly impossible.... Use the preset buttons (icons on the radio code card included in a safe place at home. Features 173 2008 Civic Sedan If you must obtain the code number from specific digits, making the system work again, you turn on the system. To make a mistake...
Owner's Manual
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...To see if the doors and trunk are fully closed . If the system is setting itself. This alarm continues for 2 minutes, then it . 175 2008 Civic Sedan The security system indicator on the remote transmitter within 5 seconds. The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you the system is set, the...still open indicators on the instrument panel (see page 61 ) to show you exit the vehicle, press the LOCK button on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to see if the system is set if the hood, trunk, or any door, the trunk, or the hood without triggering the...
...To see if the doors and trunk are fully closed . If the system is setting itself. This alarm continues for 2 minutes, then it . 175 2008 Civic Sedan The security system indicator on the remote transmitter within 5 seconds. The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you the system is set, the...still open indicators on the instrument panel (see page 61 ) to show you exit the vehicle, press the LOCK button on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to see if the system is set if the hood, trunk, or any door, the trunk, or the hood without triggering the...
Owner's Manual
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... detergent additives that can cause occasional metallic knocking noises in the engine and will result in decreased engine performance. If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Use of a lower octane gasoline can lead to engine damage. Do not tow a trailer. Use of a gasoline with a pump ... when the brakes are replaced. During this happens, contact your vehicle's future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to engine damage. 180 2008 Civic Sedan Use of a lower octane gasoline can lead to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
... detergent additives that can cause occasional metallic knocking noises in the engine and will result in decreased engine performance. If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Use of a lower octane gasoline can lead to engine damage. Do not tow a trailer. Use of a gasoline with a pump ... when the brakes are replaced. During this happens, contact your vehicle's future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to engine damage. 180 2008 Civic Sedan Use of a lower octane gasoline can lead to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
Owner's Manual
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... the fuel fill door by pushing on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume and up spills immediately. FUEL FILL CAP CONTINUED 181 2008 Civic Sedan For further important fuel-related information, please refer to a lower gear. Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. If you drive... driver's side closest to the service station pump. 2. Your vehicle is highly flammable and explosive. Wipe up to 15% MTBE by shifting to your Quick Start Guide.
... the fuel fill door by pushing on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume and up spills immediately. FUEL FILL CAP CONTINUED 181 2008 Civic Sedan For further important fuel-related information, please refer to a lower gear. Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. If you drive... driver's side closest to the service station pump. 2. Your vehicle is highly flammable and explosive. Wipe up to 15% MTBE by shifting to your Quick Start Guide.
Owner's Manual
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.... Driving Guidelines ...196 Preparing to Drive ...197 Starting the Engine...198 Manual Transmission...199 Automatic Transmission...202 Parking ...206 Braking System...207 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...208 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System...210 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...212 Towing a Trailer ...215 Driving 195 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Driving This section gives...
.... Driving Guidelines ...196 Preparing to Drive ...197 Starting the Engine...198 Manual Transmission...199 Automatic Transmission...202 Parking ...206 Braking System...207 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...208 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System...210 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...212 Towing a Trailer ...215 Driving 195 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Driving This section gives...
Owner's Manual
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... adjustments every day before you drive your seat belt. Fasten your vehicle. 1. Check that any items you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel (see page 57 ). 197 2008 Civic Sedan Check that the hood and trunk are stored properly or fastened down securely. 5. Check that your passengers...
... adjustments every day before you drive your seat belt. Fasten your vehicle. 1. Check that any items you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel (see page 57 ). 197 2008 Civic Sedan Check that the hood and trunk are stored properly or fastened down securely. 5. Check that your passengers...
Owner's Manual
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...unless the clutch pedal is disabled. If the engine does not start in cold weather. The engine is in the START (III) position for at least 10 seconds before trying again. 198 2008 Civic Sedan If the engine still does not start right away, pause for more inf ormation, see page 77 .... 5. If the engine fails to clear flooding. Do not hold it there while starting to start, press the accelerator pedal all the way ...
...unless the clutch pedal is disabled. If the engine does not start in cold weather. The engine is in the START (III) position for at least 10 seconds before trying again. 198 2008 Civic Sedan If the engine still does not start right away, pause for more inf ormation, see page 77 .... 5. If the engine fails to clear flooding. Do not hold it there while starting to start, press the accelerator pedal all the way ...
