HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2005 (in English) Manual Online

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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
toraiseorloweranywindow.To
open the window, push the switch
downandholdit.Releasetheswitch
when you want the window to stop.
Pull back on the switch and hold it to
close the window. To open the driver’s
window f ully, push the window
switch f irmly down and release it.
The window automatically goes all
the way down. To stop the window
f rom going all the way down, pull
back on the window switch brief ly.
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.OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.S.,and
LXandSimodelsinCanada
Power Windows
AUTO
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DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN SWITCHClosing 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.

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.
To tilt up the back of the moonroof ,
press and hold the center button
( ). To close the moonroof , press and hold the top of the switch
( ). To open the moonroof ,
press and hold the bottom of the
switch ( ).
The moonroof can be tilted up in the
back f or ventilation, or it can be slid
back into the roof. Use the switch
under the lef t dashboard vent to
operate the moonroof . You must
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
f or the moonroof to operate.
On U.S. EX model, and Canadian LX-G andSimodels
Mirrors
Moonroof , Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TAB
MOONROOF SWITCH
TILT BUTTON
Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it.
If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor.

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.
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 of f .
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.
3.
1. 2.
OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.S.,and
LX-G andSimodelsinCanada OnLX-GandSimodelsinCanada
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Power Mirror Heaters
Mirrors
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SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. 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 ).57
Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
LX, U.S. EX, and Canadian
Si models DX model
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles.

The ceiling light has a three-position
switch: ON, Door Activated, and
OFF.
In the Door Activated (center)
position, the light comes on when
you:Open any door.
Remove the key from the ignition.
If you do not open a door, the light
f ades out in about 10 seconds.
Unlock the doors with the key or
remote transmitter. The f ront ceiling light also contains
two spotlights, Push the button next
to the light to turn it on and off.
Push on the spotlight lenses to turn
the light on and of f . The courtesy lights in the f ront
doors and around the ignition switch
come on when you open any door.
Af ter you close the door, the ignition
switch light stays on f or several
seconds.OnU.S.EXandCanadianSimodels
On LX models
Ceiling L ight Individual Interior L ights
Interior Lights
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FRONT
DOOR ACTIVATED
DOOR ACTIVATED
ON
OFF
OFF ON
SWITCHES

Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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VANITY MIRRORGLOVE BOX
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
COIN BOX CENTER POCKET
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
COAT HOOK
BEVERAGE HOLDER
BEVERAGE HOLDER
(U.S. EX ONLY)

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.
On the U.S., EX model, open the rear
beverage holder by pushing on the
back and pulling the holder all the
way out.
This socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).To open the console compartment,
pull the lef t lever and lif t the lid.
To close, lower the lid and push it
down until it latches.
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element. When more than one
socket is being used, the combined
power rating of the accessories
should be 120 watts or less
(10 amps).
OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.S.
and LX and Si models in Canada,
open the f ront beverage holder by
pushing on the top. Open the glove box by squeezing the
handle. Close it with a f irm push.
On EX model in the U.S., and LX and Si
models in Canada
Beverage Holders
A ccessory Power Sockets Console Compartment
Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
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LEVER
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
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.

The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, ref er to the
operating instructions that came
with it.)
Your Honda has an anti-thef t audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it................
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 88
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Air Flow Buttons .89
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Playing the Radio .92
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Radio Reception .97
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Playing a Disc .99
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Protecting Your Discs . 108
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CD Player Error Messages . 109
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CD Changer Error Messages . 110
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Playing a Tape .111
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Radio Thef t Protection . 114
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Setting the Clock .115
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Cruise Control .117
The heating and air conditioning
systems in your Honda provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
LX and EX models in the U.S., and SE,
LX-GandSimodelsinCanada
Features
Features
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
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MODE CONTROL DIALRECIRCULATION BUTTON
FAN CONTROL DIAL TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON

Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
ThesystemshouldbeleftinFresh
Air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to Recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to Fresh Air
mode.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
Use the mode control dial to select
the vents the air flow from. Some air
will f low f rom the dashboard vents in
all modes. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. When you select , the
system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (Fresh Air mode). 67
Optional on DX models
Air Flow Buttons
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Mode Control Dial
Recirculation Button
Features
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