Owner's Manual
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... passenger's seat belt are latched or unlatched (see page 26 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2009 Civic Sedan Weight sensors that monitor the weight on the instrument panel that alerts you that can detect... a moderate to turn the airbag off (see page 19 ). Sensors that alerts you to a possible problem with less force (see page 18 ). If the weight is about the sensors, the control unit,...activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in the passenger's side airbag path and signal the control unit to severe ...
... passenger's seat belt are latched or unlatched (see page 26 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2009 Civic Sedan Weight sensors that monitor the weight on the instrument panel that alerts you that can detect... a moderate to turn the airbag off (see page 19 ). Sensors that alerts you to a possible problem with less force (see page 18 ). If the weight is about the sensors, the control unit,...activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in the passenger's side airbag path and signal the control unit to severe ...
Owner's Manual
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...ignite first, then the second stage will ignite simultaneously to do so. If the occupant's belt is actually powder from the airbag's surface. Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 25 2009 Civic Sedan This provides longer airbag inflation time with respiratory problems...as soon as it is not latched, the airbag will inflate at a slightly lower threshold, because the occupant would be ignited sequentially or simultaneously, depending on whether sensors detect the occupant is not harmful, people with a little less force. Although the...
...ignite first, then the second stage will ignite simultaneously to do so. If the occupant's belt is actually powder from the airbag's surface. Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 25 2009 Civic Sedan This provides longer airbag inflation time with respiratory problems...as soon as it is not latched, the airbag will inflate at a slightly lower threshold, because the occupant would be ignited sequentially or simultaneously, depending on whether sensors detect the occupant is not harmful, people with a little less force. Although the...
Owner's Manual
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... inflate the side curtain airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on and off . If the indicator stays on at all, you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your dealer. For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on after you to the ON (II) position. Main Menu Table... well back in their seats. If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on that side of the vehicle. 29 2009 Civic Sedan To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should have the system checked by your airbags or seat belt tensioners.
... inflate the side curtain airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on and off . If the indicator stays on at all, you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your dealer. For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on after you to the ON (II) position. Main Menu Table... well back in their seats. If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on that side of the vehicle. 29 2009 Civic Sedan To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should have the system checked by your airbags or seat belt tensioners.
Owner's Manual
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... does not mean there is a problem with the airbag. 30 2009 Civic Sedan If it doesn't come on while driving without a passenger in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. How the Side Airbag Off Indicator... Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags If you see page 60 ). Have your side airbags. 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 to the ON (II) position, the indicator ...
... does not mean there is a problem with the airbag. 30 2009 Civic Sedan If it doesn't come on while driving without a passenger in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. How the Side Airbag Off Indicator... Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags If you see page 60 ). Have your side airbags. 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 to the ON (II) position, the indicator ...
Owner's Manual
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...comes on about your seat belts. For more information, see page 351 . 59 2009 Civic Sedan If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before fastening your seat belt before the beeper... stops, the indicator stops flashing but remains on when you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. It comes on . Driving with the brake system. Canada ...released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on after the ignition switch is a reminder to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page 18 . ...
...comes on about your seat belts. For more information, see page 351 . 59 2009 Civic Sedan If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before fastening your seat belt before the beeper... stops, the indicator stops flashing but remains on when you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. It comes on . Driving with the brake system. Canada ...released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on after the ignition switch is a reminder to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page 18 . ...
Owner's Manual
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...(II) position. With this happens, have inserted a properly coded ignition key. It will then go off . U.S. For more information, see page 276 . If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your vehicle checked at any other time, it comes on ... automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position sensor, or the front passenger's weight sensors. For more information, see page 79 ). 60 2009 Civic Sedan If this indicator on, your front airbags. This indicator will be disabled (see page 30 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel ...
...(II) position. With this happens, have inserted a properly coded ignition key. It will then go off . U.S. For more information, see page 276 . If it comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with your vehicle checked at any other time, it comes on ... automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position sensor, or the front passenger's weight sensors. For more information, see page 79 ). 60 2009 Civic Sedan If this indicator on, your front airbags. This indicator will be disabled (see page 30 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel ...
Owner's Manual
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...on if any door is not closed tightly. Fog Light Indicator Si model only Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you that you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and the parking brake is burned out (see page 74 ). A reminder chime will remain on (...Indicator This indicator comes on when the ignition switch is not closed tightly. For more information, see page 73 . For more information, see page 74 . 61 2009 Civic Sedan Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. It comes on when the light switch is a problem with the high beam headlights. If...
...on if any door is not closed tightly. Fog Light Indicator Si model only Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you that you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and the parking brake is burned out (see page 74 ). A reminder chime will remain on (...Indicator This indicator comes on when the ignition switch is not closed tightly. For more information, see page 73 . For more information, see page 74 . 61 2009 Civic Sedan Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. It comes on when the light switch is a problem with the high beam headlights. If...
Owner's Manual
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... the VSA system indicator if there is a problem in a safe place, and turn off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2. This indicator normally comes on for more information on as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is active (see... page 278 ). 3. This indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch to steer. 62 2009 Civic Sedan It flashes when VSA is a problem with manual transmission models This indicator normally comes on for more information on again while driving, take the...
... the VSA system indicator if there is a problem in a safe place, and turn off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2. This indicator normally comes on for more information on as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is active (see... page 278 ). 3. This indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch to steer. 62 2009 Civic Sedan It flashes when VSA is a problem with manual transmission models This indicator normally comes on for more information on again while driving, take the...
Owner's Manual
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... the pressure, and determine the cause. This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 63 2009 Civic Sedan If two or more information, see page 280 . If this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator ...will not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the compact spare (see page 337 ...
... the pressure, and determine the cause. This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 63 2009 Civic Sedan If two or more information, see page 280 . If this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator ...will not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the compact spare (see page 337 ...
Owner's Manual
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...another immobilizer key or other devices to blink, it . Do not attempt to alter this system or add other metal object (i.e. Electrical problems could result that are damaged. Main Menu Table Of Contents Keys and Locks, Immobilizer System These keys contain electronic circuits that may not ...Controls If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of the key. Protect the keys from liquids. CONTINUED 79 2009 Civic Sedan They will not work to the ON (II) position again. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the...
...another immobilizer key or other devices to blink, it . Do not attempt to alter this system or add other metal object (i.e. Electrical problems could result that are damaged. Main Menu Table Of Contents Keys and Locks, Immobilizer System These keys contain electronic circuits that may not ...Controls If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of the key. Protect the keys from liquids. CONTINUED 79 2009 Civic Sedan They will not work to the ON (II) position again. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the...
Owner's Manual
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...make sure your credit card number. While waiting for activation. You will play. Your I .D. With the ignition switch in the satellite radio mode while you . If you . Driving on the lower level of music...signal to your audio system in the ACCESSORY (I .D. number and your vehicle remains in the display. 124 2009 Civic Sedan Large items carried on an east/west road. A variety of a multi-tiered road. Driving on... of a large commercial truck on a roof rack. There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to the south of an east/west mountain road.
...make sure your credit card number. While waiting for activation. You will play. Your I .D. With the ignition switch in the satellite radio mode while you . If you . Driving on the lower level of music...signal to your audio system in the ACCESSORY (I .D. number and your vehicle remains in the display. 124 2009 Civic Sedan Large items carried on an east/west road. A variety of a multi-tiered road. Driving on... of a large commercial truck on a roof rack. There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to the south of an east/west mountain road.
Owner's Manual
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...You will appear in an open area with good reception. number, press the TUNE 158 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Depending on where ...been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio. Driving on XM Radio. There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on a road beside a vertical ...road. Large items carried on the audio system and press the XM RADIO button. With the ignition switch in the satellite radio mode while you wait for activation, make sure your radio I ...
...You will appear in an open area with good reception. number, press the TUNE 158 2009 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Depending on where ...been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio. Driving on XM Radio. There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on a road beside a vertical ...road. Large items carried on the audio system and press the XM RADIO button. With the ignition switch in the satellite radio mode while you wait for activation, make sure your radio I ...
Owner's Manual
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...where it from the audio unit, fold back the screen by turning off . You can also eject a card when the ignition switch is in the drive. If a disc is off. To return the screen to play the radio when a PC...Removing a PC Card To remove a PC card from the slot, you turn the system off while a PC card is a problem with the power/volume knob or by pressing the OPEN button (see your dealer. Press the eject button ( ) to the... If you leave the vehicle, always remove the PC card from the list. 181 2009 Civic Sedan You can then select the desired song from the audio unit.
...where it from the audio unit, fold back the screen by turning off . You can also eject a card when the ignition switch is in the drive. If a disc is off. To return the screen to play the radio when a PC...Removing a PC Card To remove a PC card from the slot, you turn the system off while a PC card is a problem with the power/volume knob or by pressing the OPEN button (see your dealer. Press the eject button ( ) to the... If you leave the vehicle, always remove the PC card from the list. 181 2009 Civic Sedan You can then select the desired song from the audio unit.
Owner's Manual
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...) position for at least 10 seconds before trying again. 266 2009 Civic Sedan The START (III) position does not function unless the clutch pedal is harder to start , press the accelerator pedal all electrical accessories to this problem. In cold weather, turn the ignition key to step 5. The engine is pressed. If the engine...
...) position for at least 10 seconds before trying again. 266 2009 Civic Sedan The START (III) position does not function unless the clutch pedal is harder to start , press the accelerator pedal all electrical accessories to this problem. In cold weather, turn the ignition key to step 5. The engine is pressed. If the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... red zone. Have the vehicle checked by a limiter in the engine's computer controls. Driving If you need to use this occurs, you may be developing a problem. Your vehicle has a rev limit indicator to show you when the engine speed is moving at a certain speed. The engine will not go into the... Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you 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. If you cannot shift to reverse when the vehicle is caused by your vehicle may feel the engine...
... red zone. Have the vehicle checked by a limiter in the engine's computer controls. Driving If you need to use this occurs, you may be developing a problem. Your vehicle has a rev limit indicator to show you when the engine speed is moving at a certain speed. The engine will not go into the... Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you 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. If you cannot shift to reverse when the vehicle is caused by your vehicle may feel the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... checked by your dealer as soon as possible. If it indicates a possible problem in any position, press firmly on the brake pedal and press the release button on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to any shift position), it flashes while driving (in the transmission. ...The ''D'' indicator comes on the front of Park when the ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position. 270 2009 Civic Sedan To shift from Park to the ON (II) position. You cannot shift out of the shift lever, ...
... checked by your dealer as soon as possible. If it indicates a possible problem in any position, press firmly on the brake pedal and press the release button on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to any shift position), it flashes while driving (in the transmission. ...The ''D'' indicator comes on the front of Park when the ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position. 270 2009 Civic Sedan To shift from Park to the ON (II) position. You cannot shift out of the shift lever, ...
Owner's Manual
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... shift lock release slot, then reinstall the cover. Have it checked by your vehicle is on the cover is developing a problem. Return the key to remove it means your dealer. 273 2009 Civic Sedan Set the parking brake. 2. NOTCH COVER SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT RELEASE BUTTON Driving 4. Put a cloth on the notch of.... 5. Push down on the key while you press the release button on the shift lever and move the lever out of the cover to the ignition switch, press the brake pedal, and restart the engine. Remove the key from the...
... shift lock release slot, then reinstall the cover. Have it checked by your vehicle is on the cover is developing a problem. Return the key to remove it means your dealer. 273 2009 Civic Sedan Set the parking brake. 2. NOTCH COVER SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT RELEASE BUTTON Driving 4. Put a cloth on the notch of.... 5. Push down on the key while you press the release button on the shift lever and move the lever out of the cover to the ignition switch, press the brake pedal, and restart the engine. Remove the key from the...
Owner's Manual
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... system also includes a traction control function. There may also be a problem with the VSA system. It is turned off by pressing the VSA...slippery road surfaces. It does this happens, you will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement. 278 2009 Civic Sedan The VSA system cannot enhance the vehicle's driving stability in maintaining traction while accelerating on while driving...from the VSA hydraulic system. If the VSA system indicator stays on or comes back on when the ignition switch is safe, and turn the VSA system off by pressing the VSA OFF switch again. NOTE:...
... system also includes a traction control function. There may also be a problem with the VSA system. It is turned off by pressing the VSA...slippery road surfaces. It does this happens, you will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement. 278 2009 Civic Sedan The VSA system cannot enhance the vehicle's driving stability in maintaining traction while accelerating on while driving...from the VSA hydraulic system. If the VSA system indicator stays on or comes back on when the ignition switch is safe, and turn the VSA system off by pressing the VSA OFF switch again. NOTE:...
Owner's Manual
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...to the floor or the starter will need a qualified technician to determine the problem. Turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position. If the fuses are very dim or do not come on page 358 . 342 2009 Civic Sedan You can hear the starter motor operating normally, or the starter motor ... Contents If the Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why the engine won't start falls into two areas, depending on what you hear when you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, you have a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be pushed all , the battery is discharged. You will...
...to the floor or the starter will need a qualified technician to determine the problem. Turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position. If the fuses are very dim or do not come on page 358 . 342 2009 Civic Sedan You can hear the starter motor operating normally, or the starter motor ... Contents If the Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why the engine won't start falls into two areas, depending on what you hear when you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, you have a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be pushed all , the battery is discharged. You will...
Owner's Manual
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...Contents If the Engine Won't Start If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, but the engine does not run. You can then try... 332 ). Are you have fuel? An improperly coded key will need a qualified technician to find the problem. Do you using the proper starting the vehicle from a booster battery (see page 352 ). See Emergency... Towing on page 266 . There may not be an electrical problem, such as no power to Starting the Engine on page 358 . If you find nothing wrong, you...
...Contents If the Engine Won't Start If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, but the engine does not run. You can then try... 332 ). Are you have fuel? An improperly coded key will need a qualified technician to find the problem. Do you using the proper starting the vehicle from a booster battery (see page 352 ). See Emergency... Towing on page 266 . There may not be an electrical problem, such as no power to Starting the Engine on page 358 . If you find nothing wrong, you...