HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2004 7.G Repair Manual

Pushtheredbuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled.The rear window def ogger will clear
fog,frost,andthinicefromthe
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and of f . The light in the
button lights to show the def ogger is
on. If you do not turn it of f , the
def ogger will shut itself of f af ter
about15minutes.Italsoshutsoff
when you turn of f the ignition. You
have to turn it on again when you
restart the vehicle.
The knob on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights. Turn the knob to
adjust the brightness.
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
Inst rument s and Cont rols Rear Window Def ogger
Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button
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Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
To adjust the steering wheel upward
or downward:
Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down. Move the steering wheel so it
points to your chest, not toward
yourface.Makesureyoucansee
the instrument panel gauges and
indicators.
Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
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4.
3.
2.
See page f or important saf ety
inf ormation about how to properlyposition the steering wheel. 16
Rear Window Def ogger, Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Steering Wheel A djustment
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.
The valet key works only in the
ignition, the door locks and hatch.Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
64 KEY
NUMBERTAG
MASTER
KEYS
(Black) VALET
KEY
(Gray)
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The Immobilizer System protects
your vehicle f rom thef t. If an
improperly-coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine’s f uel
system is disabled.If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your Honda dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undriveable.
If you have lost your key and cannot
start your engine, contact a Honda
dealer.
When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the Immobilizer System
indicator should come on f or a f ew
seconds, then go out. If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert
it, and turn the switch to ON (II)
again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
f ob) is near the ignition switch when
you insert the key.As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Immobilizer Syst em
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, you must push the
key in slightly. This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II).
A CCESSORY (I)
ST A RT (III)
LOCK (0) ON (II)
Ignition Switch
Inst rument s and Cont rols
66 Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only whenparked.
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All doors lock when you push down
the lock tab on the driver’s door, or
lock the driver’s door f rom the
outside with the key. Only the driver’s
door unlocks when you use the key
or lock tab. To unlock the
passengers’ doors, use the master
door lock switch or the lock tab on
each door.Use your key to lock and unlock the
hatch.
You can also lock and unlock the
hatch with the remote transmitter or
the master door lock switch.
Each door has a lock tab on the top.
Whenyoupushdownthelocktabon
the driver’s door, both doors and the
hatch lock. When you push down the
lock tab on the passenger’s door,
only that door locks.
Door L ocks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Hatch
Power Door L ocks
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LOCK TAB
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH KEY
Lock
Unlock
Unlock
Lock
Unlock
Lock
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To open the hatch, pull the handle,
then lif t up.To close the hatch, use the hatch
handletolowerthehatch,thenpress
down on the back edge.
Keep the hatch closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging it
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. See
on page .47
Door L ocks
Inst rument s and Cont rols Carbon
Monoxide Hazard
68 HATCH HANDLE
HANDLE
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transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by a Honda dealer.
Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the other doors and
hatch. Some exterior and interior
lights f lash twice each time you
press this button. If you do not open
anydoorswithin30seconds,they
will automatically relock.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about one second to attract attention;
thehornwillsoundandtheexterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter or turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
Press this button once to
lock both doors and hatch. Some
exterior lights will f lash. When you
push LOCK twice within 5 seconds,
you will hear a beep to verify that the
doors are locked. You cannot lock it
if any door is not f ully closed or the
key is in the ignition switch.Remote Transmitter CareUNL OCK
PA NIC
LOCK
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols 69
UNLOCK
BUTTON
LED LOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON
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Battery type: CR2025 To replace the battery, move the
round cover on the back of the
transmitter by turning it
counterclockwise with a coin. Insert
a new battery with the side facing
up. Align the mark on the cover
with the mark on the
transmitter. Set the cover in place
andturnitclockwise.
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors
and the hatch, replace the battery as
soon as possible.
As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.Replacing the Transmitter
Battery
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
70 ROUND
COVER
CUSHION RING
BATTERY
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See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 11 13
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Then
trytomovetheseattomakesureit
is locked in position.To change the seat-back angle of the
f ront seat, pull up on the lever on the
outside of the seat bottom.
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
FrontSeatAdjustments
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