HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2006 (in English) Owners Manual

The back of the rear seat folds down,
giving you direct access to the trunk.
The seat-back is released f rom inside
the trunk.
When a passenger is seated in the
rear center seating position, make
sure the head restraint is adjusted to
its highest position.
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.
On EX models, the rear seat armrest
is in the center of the rear seat. Pivot
it down to use it.Theseat-backcanbefolddownas
one piece.On all models except DX
On DX, LX and Canadian DX-G models
Seats
Folding Rear Seat
Armrest
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Rear Center Position
RELEASE BUTTON
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When storing cargo, you can move
therearcentershoulderbeltoutof
the way by removing the belt from
the guide.To lock the seat-back upright, push it
firmly against the trunk panel. Make
sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat. To release the seat-back, pull the
release under the trunk panel. Push
the seat-back down, then let go of
the release.
The lef t and right seat-backs can be
f olded separately f rom inside the
trunk.
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On EX models and Canadian LX model
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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GUIDE
CENTER SHOULDER BELT RELEASE
EX models/
Canadian
LX model
Pull
Pull
All models
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Make sure all items in the trunk, or
items extending through the opening
into the back seat, are secured.
Looseitemscanflyforwardand
cause injury if you have to brake
hard. See on page.
Never drive with the seat-back
f olded down and the trunk lid open.
See on
page .
Make sure that the folded seat-back
does not interf ere with the f ront
passenger’s seat-back. This will
cause the f ront passenger’s weight
sensors to work improperly (see
page ). Also check the passenger
airbag of f indicator to assure proper
operation of the passenger’s
advanced front airbag.
Make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in f ront of the rear seat-
back, and the center shoulder belt is
re-positioned in the guide whenever
the seat-back is in its upright position.
Be sure there are no twist in the
center shoulder belt.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded. 28
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Seats
Carrying Cargo
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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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. 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 up
or down 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.
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.
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On LX and EX models
On LX and EX models
Power Windows
AUTO
AUTO REVERSE
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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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If equipped
On LX and EX modelsIf your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
driver’s window f use is removed, the
AUTO f unction will be disabled. To
reset the AUTO function after
reconnecting the battery or installing
the f use, do this:
If the power windows do not operate
properly af ter resetting, have your
vehicle checked by your dealer. Pull and hold the driver’s window
switch to close the window
completely, then hold the switch
f or about 2 seconds. Start the engine. Push down and
hold the driver’s window switch
until the window is f ully open. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position bef ore operating the
moonroof switch on the ceiling
console.
To open the moonroof f ully, pull
back the moonroof switch f irmly.
The moonroof opens all the way. To
stop the moonroof f rom opening
f ully, brief ly move the switch in
either direction.
To tilt the moonroof , push the center
of the moonroof switch straight up.
To stop the moonroof f rom tilting
f ully open, push the moonroof switch
forward.
To open or close the moonroof
partially, pull or push the moonroof
switch lightly to the f irst detent, and
hold it. The moonroof will stop when
you release the switch.
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Power Windows, Moonroof
Moonroof
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MOONROOF SWITCH
Tilt
Close Open
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To close the moonroof f ully, push
the moonroof switch f orward to the
second detent, then release it. The
moonroof closes all the way. To stop
the moonroof f rom closing all the
way, brief ly move the switch in
either direction.The moonroof has a key-of f delay.
You can open and close the
moonroof f or up to 10 minutes af ter
you turn of f the ignition switch. The
key-of f delay cancels as soon as you
open either f ront door. You must
then turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position f or the moonroof to
operate.If the moonroof runs into any
obstacle while it is closing
automatically, it will reverse
direction, and then stop. To close the
moonroof , remove the obstacle, then
use the moonroof switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed. You
should always check that all
passengers and objects are away
f rom the moonroof bef ore closing it.
Moonroof
Auto Reverse
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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.
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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.
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).
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4.
1.On all models except DX
Mirrors
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
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SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
TAB
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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 def ogger on
and off.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 ).
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On Canadian LX and EX models
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Parking Brake
Heated Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
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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The ceiling light has a three-position
switch;ON(right),DoorActivated,
andOFF(left).IntheDoor
Activated (center) position, the light
comesonwhenyou:Open any door.
Remove the key from the ignition.
Unlock the doors with the key or
remote transmitter. The f ront ceiling light has a two-
position switch; Door Activated and
OFF.
The f ront ceiling light has two
spotlights. Push the spotlight lenses
to turn them on and off.
After all doors are closed tightly, the
light(s) dims slightly, then f ades out
in about 30 seconds.
If you do not open either door af ter
unlock the driver’s door or remove
the key from the ignition switch, the
light(s) f ades out in about 30
seconds.
If you leave either door open without
the key is in the ignition switch, the
ceiling light(s) will go af ter 3
minutes.On models with moonroof
On models with moonroof
Ceiling L ight
Spotlights
Interior Lights
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DOOR ACTIVATED OFF
OFF ON
SWITCHES
DOOR
ACTIVATED
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Push on the spotlight lenses to turn
the light on and of f .
On all LX models, and EX modelswithout moonroof
Interior L ights, Interior Convenience Items
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CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
COIN BOXCENTER POCKET
COAT HOOK
BEVERAGE HOLDERS
(EX and Canadian LX only) BEVERAGE HOLDERS GLOVE BOXVANITY MIRROR
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
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