Owner's Manual
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...to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your best protection in all types of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they can also occur at the greatest risk. To reduce the possibility of the maximum ... should use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat 50 ). (see page 223 ). 6 2008 Civic Sedan The recommendations on this manual. Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is a major factor in a back seat, not the front seat. Even one...
...to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your best protection in all types of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they can also occur at the greatest risk. To reduce the possibility of the maximum ... should use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can use the belt properly without a booster seat 50 ). (see page 223 ). 6 2008 Civic Sedan The recommendations on this manual. Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is a major factor in a back seat, not the front seat. Even one...
Owner's Manual
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... Belts Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in safety features. Be sure you in almost every type of the vehicle. Help protect you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly. Keep you from being thrown out of crash...you and your passengers to fasten your vehicle has airbags. When properly worn, seat belts: Keep you connected to remind you wear it properly. 8 2008 Civic Sedan Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to the vehicle so you can reduce your vehicle has...
... Belts Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in safety features. Be sure you in almost every type of the vehicle. Help protect you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly. Keep you from being thrown out of crash...you and your passengers to fasten your vehicle has airbags. When properly worn, seat belts: Keep you connected to remind you wear it properly. 8 2008 Civic Sedan Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to the vehicle so you can reduce your vehicle has...
Owner's Manual
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See page 91 for how to a comfortable, upright position. 12 2008 Civic Sedan Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between the center of the steering wheel and the chest. Always sit ... sure the seat is locked in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate. In addition to adjusting the seat, you investigate whether some type of the steering wheel. Once your chest and the airbag cover in and out (see page 75 ). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport...
See page 91 for how to a comfortable, upright position. 12 2008 Civic Sedan Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between the center of the steering wheel and the chest. Always sit ... sure the seat is locked in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate. In addition to adjusting the seat, you investigate whether some type of the steering wheel. Once your chest and the airbag cover in and out (see page 75 ). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport...
Owner's Manual
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...infants, or a convertible seat used in the front. Child Seat Type An infant must be properly restrained in the desired position. Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for a baby's head, neck, and back. 38 2008 Civic Sedan If placed Rear-facing Child Seat Placement A rear-facing child...the back seat, but not in the rearfacing, reclining mode. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of seats may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving their seat as far back as recommended, or from locking their seat...
...infants, or a convertible seat used in the front. Child Seat Type An infant must be properly restrained in the desired position. Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for a baby's head, neck, and back. 38 2008 Civic Sedan If placed Rear-facing Child Seat Placement A rear-facing child...the back seat, but not in the rearfacing, reclining mode. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of seats may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving their seat as far back as recommended, or from locking their seat...
Owner's Manual
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...recommend that you may wish to cause very serious or fatal injuries. Even with enough force to get a smaller rear-facing child seat. CONTINUED 39 2008 Civic Sedan Always place a rear-facing child seat in a back seat, not the front. far forward, or the child's head is thrown forward during ...maker's weight and height limits, should be hazardous. If the vehicle seat is at least one year old, and who is too Child Seat Type Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can be restrained in a forwardfacing, upright child seat. Main Menu Table Of Contents ...
...recommend that you may wish to cause very serious or fatal injuries. Even with enough force to get a smaller rear-facing child seat. CONTINUED 39 2008 Civic Sedan Always place a rear-facing child seat in a back seat, not the front. far forward, or the child's head is thrown forward during ...maker's weight and height limits, should be hazardous. If the vehicle seat is at least one year old, and who is too Child Seat Type Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can be restrained in a forwardfacing, upright child seat. Main Menu Table Of Contents ...
Owner's Manual
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...213. Selecting a Child Seat When buying a child seat, you choose, to the rear as possible, and be installed using a seat belt. Whatever type of improper installation, we recommend selecting this style. Look for children (LATCH) system. Conventional child seats must place a forwardfacing child seat in front, ...front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child. 213 or CMVSS 213 on the box. 40 2008 Civic Sedan If you must be secured to a vehicle with a seat belt, whereas LATCH-compatible seats are easier to install and reduce the ...
...213. Selecting a Child Seat When buying a child seat, you choose, to the rear as possible, and be installed using a seat belt. Whatever type of improper installation, we recommend selecting this style. Look for children (LATCH) system. Conventional child seats must place a forwardfacing child seat in front, ...front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child. 213 or CMVSS 213 on the box. 40 2008 Civic Sedan If you must be secured to a vehicle with a seat belt, whereas LATCH-compatible seats are easier to install and reduce the ...
Owner's Manual
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... is not properly secured to the vehicle with the lap part of the proper type and size to the child seat maker's instructions. The child seat should be used . Properly secure the child seat to -side 41 2008 Civic Sedan seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side-to-side to...
... is not properly secured to the vehicle with the lap part of the proper type and size to the child seat maker's instructions. The child seat should be used . Properly secure the child seat to -side 41 2008 Civic Sedan seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side-to-side to...
Owner's Manual
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... from the lower anchors. 2. Some LATCH-compatible seats have a rigid-type connector as shown above the anchor point. Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat Using LATCH Your vehicle is indicated by a small button above . 42 2008 Civic Sedan Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then attach...
... from the lower anchors. 2. Some LATCH-compatible seats have a rigid-type connector as shown above the anchor point. Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat Using LATCH Your vehicle is indicated by a small button above . 42 2008 Civic Sedan Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then attach...
Owner's Manual
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..., making sure the strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely. 43 2008 Civic Sedan Whatever type you have a flexible-type connector as instructed by the child seat maker. 7. Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to the tether... anchor, then tighten the strap as shown above. 4. ANCHOR Driver and Passenger Safety Flexible type Other LATCH-compatible seats have , follow the child seat maker's instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit. 5.
..., making sure the strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly, find a route where the strap can be tightened securely. 43 2008 Civic Sedan Whatever type you have a flexible-type connector as instructed by the child seat maker. 7. Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to the tether... anchor, then tighten the strap as shown above. 4. ANCHOR Driver and Passenger Safety Flexible type Other LATCH-compatible seats have , follow the child seat maker's instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit. 5.
Owner's Manual
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...extreme temperature. Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid. Remove the screw at the base of the transmitter with your dealer. CONTINUED 89 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Transmitter Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Transmitter Battery Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. If you lose ... several pushes on the button to be reprogrammed by prying its middle seam with a small Phillips-head screwdriver. 2. Instruments and Controls Battery type: CR1616 SCREW To replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter by your fingernail.
...extreme temperature. Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid. Remove the screw at the base of the transmitter with your dealer. CONTINUED 89 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Remote Transmitter Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Transmitter Battery Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter. If you lose ... several pushes on the button to be reprogrammed by prying its middle seam with a small Phillips-head screwdriver. 2. Instruments and Controls Battery type: CR1616 SCREW To replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter by your fingernail.
Owner's Manual
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.... The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the center console compartment. To use it, pivot the armrest down until it latches. 106 2008 Civic Sedan Always keep the glove box closed while driving. Close it down . To open glove box can cause serious injury to your passengers. To ...the lid, and push it with a firm push. Accessory Power Socket This socket is intended to the left. It will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. The EX, EX-L, and Si models have another accessory power socket in the center armrest. Spilled liquids can scald you are ...
.... The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the center console compartment. To use it, pivot the armrest down until it latches. 106 2008 Civic Sedan Always keep the glove box closed while driving. Close it down . To open glove box can cause serious injury to your passengers. To ...the lid, and push it with a firm push. Accessory Power Socket This socket is intended to the left. It will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. The EX, EX-L, and Si models have another accessory power socket in the center armrest. Spilled liquids can scald you are ...
Owner's Manual
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... XM Satellite Radio Optional on U.S. EX, EX-L, and Si models POWER/VOLUME KNOB SCAN BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON AUX BUTTON Your audio system is shown 119 2008 Civic Sedan Si model is capable of XM Satellite Radio, Inc. XM satellite radio receives signals from two satellites to view channel and category selections in...
... XM Satellite Radio Optional on U.S. EX, EX-L, and Si models POWER/VOLUME KNOB SCAN BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON AUX BUTTON Your audio system is shown 119 2008 Civic Sedan Si model is capable of XM Satellite Radio, Inc. XM satellite radio receives signals from two satellites to view channel and category selections in...
Owner's Manual
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... to send an activation signal to your radio I ) or ON (II) position, push the power/volume knob to turn the TUNE Features 123 2008 Civic Sedan Once your vehicle from the activation request. XM Radio will appear in the ACCESSORY (I .D. With the ignition switch in the display. Driving on... Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on a road beside a vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south of music types and styles will need to give them your vehicle for activation, make sure your credit card number. After you've registered with good reception. If...
... to send an activation signal to your radio I ) or ON (II) position, push the power/volume knob to turn the TUNE Features 123 2008 Civic Sedan Once your vehicle from the activation request. XM Radio will appear in the ACCESSORY (I .D. With the ignition switch in the display. Driving on... Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on a road beside a vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south of music types and styles will need to give them your vehicle for activation, make sure your credit card number. After you've registered with good reception. If...
Owner's Manual
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... Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc., you can also see the audio information by touching the AUDIO INFO icon on the lower of the screen. Features 137 2008 Civic Sedan On the navigation screen, you can select all of the channels within that category. Push the power/volume knob to produce clear, highquality digital.... XM is capable of receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in several categories. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System (Models with a large selection of different types of music, XM radio allows you to will show in the display.
... Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc., you can also see the audio information by touching the AUDIO INFO icon on the lower of the screen. Features 137 2008 Civic Sedan On the navigation screen, you can select all of the channels within that category. Push the power/volume knob to produce clear, highquality digital.... XM is capable of receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in several categories. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System (Models with a large selection of different types of music, XM radio allows you to will show in the display.
Owner's Manual
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... south of you. Once your radio I ) or ON (II) position, push the power/volume knob to operate the equipment. A variety of music types and styles will continue to send an activation signal to your vehicle remains in the satellite radio mode while you wait for activation. Driving on...vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to XM radio broadcasts. If you decide to the south of you. number, press the TUNE Features 141 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Depending on where you drive, you may be other geographic situations that could...
... south of you. Once your radio I ) or ON (II) position, push the power/volume knob to operate the equipment. A variety of music types and styles will continue to send an activation signal to your vehicle remains in the satellite radio mode while you wait for activation. Driving on...vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to XM radio broadcasts. If you decide to the south of you. number, press the TUNE Features 141 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Depending on where you drive, you may be other geographic situations that could...
Owner's Manual
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Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to read the following pages. CONSOLE COMPARTMENT GLOVE BOX 191 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: DOOR POCKETS TRUNK CENTER POCKET Glove box Door pockets Console compartment Trunk, including the rear seats when folded down Center pocket Before Driving However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to read the following pages. CONSOLE COMPARTMENT GLOVE BOX 191 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: DOOR POCKETS TRUNK CENTER POCKET Glove box Door pockets Console compartment Trunk, including the rear seats when folded down Center pocket Before Driving However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
Owner's Manual
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... vent. Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be easier to free it with the VSA temporarily switched off the last time you drove the vehicle. 211 2008 Civic Sedan Exercise the same caution during winter driving as a reminder. You should only attempt to turn the VSA system on and off , the VSA... activation indicator comes on again. When replacing tires, make sure they are of the same size and type as those that were originally supplied with the VSA and traction control systems switched off . Driving This switch is off . Press it when the ...
... vent. Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be easier to free it with the VSA temporarily switched off the last time you drove the vehicle. 211 2008 Civic Sedan Exercise the same caution during winter driving as a reminder. You should only attempt to turn the VSA system on and off , the VSA... activation indicator comes on again. When replacing tires, make sure they are of the same size and type as those that were originally supplied with the VSA and traction control systems switched off . Driving This switch is off . Press it when the ...
Owner's Manual
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Discuss your needs with its own electric or surge-type brakes. Safety Chains Honda recommends that any attempt to attach trailer brakes to your vehicle must be properly bolted to the trailer and hitch, and that it meets federal, ... safety chains when you choose electric brakes, be used on your vehicle's hydraulic system will lower braking effectiveness and create a potential hazard. Driving CONTINUED 217 2008 Civic Sedan Leave enough slack to allow the trailer to tap into your trailer dealer or rental agency for more be equipped with your trailer, how...
Discuss your needs with its own electric or surge-type brakes. Safety Chains Honda recommends that any attempt to attach trailer brakes to your vehicle must be properly bolted to the trailer and hitch, and that it meets federal, ... safety chains when you choose electric brakes, be used on your vehicle's hydraulic system will lower braking effectiveness and create a potential hazard. Driving CONTINUED 217 2008 Civic Sedan Leave enough slack to allow the trailer to tap into your trailer dealer or rental agency for more be equipped with your trailer, how...
Owner's Manual
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... when towing a trailer. Since lighting and wiring vary by trailer type and brand, you , or if the trailer creates a blind spot. Ask your trailer sales or rental agency if any other items are recommended or required for your towing situation. 218 2008 Civic Sedan Check with federal, state, and local regulations. Improper equipment...
... when towing a trailer. Since lighting and wiring vary by trailer type and brand, you , or if the trailer creates a blind spot. Ask your trailer sales or rental agency if any other items are recommended or required for your towing situation. 218 2008 Civic Sedan Check with federal, state, and local regulations. Improper equipment...
Owner's Manual
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... be performed in this type of automotive service. Brakes Check the fluid level monthly. These are unsure of their performance and durability. If you are manufactured to perform any automotive repair establishment or individual using Honda parts and fluids whenever you...headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. U.S. See page 244 . 228 2008 Civic Sedan Check your Honda Service History or Canadian Maintenance Log. Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. See page 183 . According to state and...
... be performed in this type of automotive service. Brakes Check the fluid level monthly. These are unsure of their performance and durability. If you are manufactured to perform any automotive repair establishment or individual using Honda parts and fluids whenever you...headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. U.S. See page 244 . 228 2008 Civic Sedan Check your Honda Service History or Canadian Maintenance Log. Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. See page 183 . According to state and...