HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2006 8.G Owners Manual

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To adjust the seat forward or
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s front edge. Move
the seat to the desired position, and
releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat
to make sure it is locked in position.
Make
all adjustm ents before you
start driving.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs.
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 undesiredoperation.
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. 11 13
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FrontSeatAdjustments
Remote Transmitter, Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To change the seat-back angle of the
front seat, pull up on the lever on the
outside of the seat bottom.
Once your seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and forth to make sure it
is locked in position. The
height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. To raise the seat,
repe atedly pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat cushion. To lower
the seat, push the lever down
repeatedly. Your
vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers from whiplash and other
injuries.
They are most effective when you
adjust them so the back of the
occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint.
See page f or important saf ety
inf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints. 13
Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Head Restraints
Seats
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The head restraints adjust f or height.
You need both hands to adjust a
restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it
while driving. To raise it, pull upward.
To lower the restraint, push the
release button sideways, and push
the restraint down.The lid of the console compartment
canbeusedasanarmrestbymoving
it f orward and backward. Make sure
the armrest is securely latched.
Make sure your passenger’s hands
orfingersareawayfromthearmrest
bef ore moving it.
When a passenger is seated in the
rear center seating position, make
sure the head restraint is adjusted to
its highest position.
The rear seat armrest is in the
center of the rear seat. Pivot it down
to use it. Armrest
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Rear Center Position
RELEASE BUTTON
RELEASE BUTTON
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The windows will operate f or up to
10 minutes af ter you turn of f the
ignition switch. Opening either f ront
door cancels this f unction. If the MAIN switch is OFF, the
passenger windows cannot be raised
or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch
off whenyouhavechildreninthe
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the
windows unintentionally.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower any
window. To open a window, push the
switchdownandholdit.Releasethe
switch when you want the window to
stop. Pull back on the switch and
hold it to close the window. To open or close the
driver’s window, push or pull the
window switch firmly down or up to
the second detent, and release it.
The window will automatically go
down or up all the way. To stop the
window, pull or push the window
switch brief ly.
If the driver’s
window senses any obstacle while it
is closing automatically, it will
reverse direction, and then stop. To
close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it. AUTO
AUTO REVERSE
Power Windows
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DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN SWITCH
Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.
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Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.
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Mirrors
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
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SELECTOR SWITCH
TAB
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
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On Canadian models
The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window defogger on
and off. To
apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up fully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ). 58
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Heated Mirrors Parking Brake
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HEATED MIRROR BUTTONPARKING BRAKE LEVER
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles. A beeper will sound
if the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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COAT HOOKCONSOLE COMPARTMENT
COIN BOX CENTER POCKET
GLOVE BOX
BEVERAGE HOLDERS BEVERAGE HOLDERS VANITY MIRROR
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
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Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
The rear seat also has a beverage
holder in the center armrest. To use
it, pivot the armrest down.
This socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). It will not power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.To open the console compartment,
pull up on the lever, and lif t the lid.
To close, lower the lid, and push it
down until it latches.
Open the f ront beverage holder by
sliding its cover backward. Another accessory power socket in
the center console compartment.
When more than one socket is being
used, the combined power rating of
the accessories should be 120 watts
or less (10 amps).
Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push.
Beverage Holders Console Compartment
A ccessory Power Socket
Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
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LEVER
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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The ceiling light has a three-position
switch;ON(right),DoorActivated,
andOFF(left).IntheDoor
Activated (center) position, the light
comesonwhenyou:Open any door.
Unlock the doors with the key or
remote transmitter.
After all doors are closed tightly, the
light dims slightly, then f ades out in
about 30 seconds. Remove the key from the ignition. The f ront ceiling light has two
spotlights. Push the spotlight lenses
to turn them on and off.
If you do not open either door af ter
you unlock the driver’s door or
remove the key from the ignition
switch, the light f ades out in about
30 seconds.
If you leave either door open without
the key is in the ignition switch, the
ceiling light will go of f af ter 3
minutes.
Ceiling L ight Spotlights
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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DOOR ACTIVATED
ON
OFF
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