HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2009 Owner's Manual (in English)

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.To close, lower the lid, and push it
down until it latches.
To open the console compartment,
pull up on the lever, and lif t the lid.
Open the f ront beverage holder by
sliding its cover backward.
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. The EX, EX-L, and Si models without
navigation system have 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.
If equipped
Beverage Holders Console Compartment
A ccessory Power Socket
Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
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LEVER
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET 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.
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you have an optional
audio system, ref er to the operating
instructions that came with it.)
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C .110
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Using the A/C .112
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Audio System .114
Audio System (Models without
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navigation system) .115
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Playing the Radio .116
Playing the XM
Radio
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(Optional) .120
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Playing a Disc .125
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Disc Player Error Messages .131
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PlayinganiPod
.133
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iPod
Error Messages .140
Playing a USB Flash Memory ....................................
Device .141
USB Flash Memory Device ....................
Error Messages .148
Audio System (Models with ...............
navigation system) .149
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .149
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Playing the XM
Radio .153
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Playing a Disc .161
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Disc Player Error Messages .169
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Playing a PC Card .170
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PC Card Error Messages .182
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PlayinganiPod
.183
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iPod
Error Messages .189 Playing a USB Flash Memory
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Device .190
USB Flash Memory Device ....................
Error Messages .197
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AM/FM Radio Reception .198
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Protecting Your Discs .200
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Remote Audio Controls .203
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Auxiliary Input Jack .204
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Radio Thef t Protection .205
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Setting the Clock .206
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Security System .207
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Cruise Control .208
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.211All models except U.S. DX
All U.S. models except DX
Features
Features
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Turn the dial clockwise to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Turn the
dial counterclockwise to decrease
them.
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.
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).
If equipped
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Fan Control Dial
Recirculation Button
T emperature Control Dial
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TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
MODE BUTTONS
FAN CONTROL DIAL
MAX A/C BUTTON (If equipped)
AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON (All EX-L,
Canadian
Sport and Si
models)
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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 buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
corner vents in all modes.Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. When you select , the
system automatically switches to
f resh air mode.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and def roster vents at
the base of the windshield.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
f resh air mode and turns on the A/C
(if equipped). The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode (see page to
use this setting). Air f lows f rom the
center and side vents in the
dashboard. Pressing the , A/C,
or any of the mode buttons cancels
MAX A/C, but the A/C stays on.
The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear side
panels.
Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
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If equipped
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Mode Control MAX A/C Button
Ventilation
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The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.Select .
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page ). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature is set to maximum cool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to
maximum speed in f resh air mode.
To cool the interior with MAX A/C:
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Select MAX A/C.
The system automatically turns on
the A/C, selects , and
switches to recirculation mode.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool. Turn the fan on.
If the A/C is of f , turn it on (if
equipped).
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry and
can prevent the windows f rom
f ogging up.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
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If equipped If the interior is very warm,
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Using the Heater
Using the A/C Dehumidif y the Interior
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To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . When you select , the system automatically
switches to f resh air mode and
turns on the A/C (if equipped).
The A/C indicator will not come
on, if it was previously of f .
Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents. To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel next to each vent.
This sends more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select f resh air
mode to avoid f ogging the windows.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
Turning the f an speed control dial all
the way to the left shuts the system
of f .
Keep the system of f f or short
periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
When you switch to , f rom
or , the A/C stays on.
This helps prevent the windows f rom
rapidly f ogging up when the air is
suddenly routed away f rom the
windshield. If you want to turn the
A/C off, press and release the A/C
button twice. The indicator in the
buttoncomesonandthengoesoff.
Select . When you select , the system automatically
switches to f resh air mode and
turns on the A/C (if equipped).
The A/C indicator will not come
on, if it was previously of f .
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
To Def og and Def rost
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the WindowsTo Turn Everything Off
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An audio system is standard on all
models except the U.S. DX. Read the
appropriate pages(as shown below)
to use your vehicle’s audio system.
For vehicles with navigation system,
see pages through .
If your vehicle has a dif f erent audio
system, ref er to its manual f or
operating instructions.
For vehicles without navigation
system, see pages through .115148
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Audio System
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U.S. Si model is shown. U.S. Si model is shown. U.S. EX, EX-L, and Si models
with navigation system
EX-L,Si,U.S.LX,LX-S,EX,
Canadian DX, DX-G, and Sport models
without navigation system
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To change the letter, select the
previous segment by pushing the
bottom of the SEEK button.
Turn the TUNE knob to change a
letter.
Push the top of the SEEK button
to select the next segment, then
turn the TUNE knob to select a
letter. Repeat this procedure to set
your message. The system will return to the audio
display about 5 seconds af ter you
stop selecting a letter.
PushandholdtheTUNEknob,
then push the power/volume knob
on the audio control panel. You
will see the f irst letter blinking.
Make sure the audio system is of f .
To select a character:
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the display.
You can also customize this welcome
message to your liking with the
audio controls.
Your audio system shows a welcome
message on the display when you
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position. You can see a message
‘‘WELCOME’’ on the display when
your vehicle was new.
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To Customize a Message
Audio System (Models without navigation system)
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TUNE KNOB
POWER/VOLUME
KNOB
SEEK BUTTON
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The band and f requency that the
radio was last tuned to is displayed.
To change bands, press the AM/FM
button. On the FM band, ST will be
displayed if the station is broadcast-
ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction in
AM is not available.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position. Turn the system on by
pushingthePWR/VOLknoborthe
AM/FM button. Adjust the volume
by turning the same knob.
Playing the Radio
Audio System (Models without navigation system)
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SCAN
BUTTON
SEEK BUTTON
PRESET BUTTONS AUTO SELECT BUTTON
U.S. Si model is shown. PWR/VOL KNOB
TUNE/SOUND KNOB
ST INDICATOR
AM/FM BUTTON
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You can use any of f ive methods to
f ind radio stations on the selected
band: tune, seek, scan, the preset
buttons, and auto select.
Use the TUNE knob to
tune the radio to a desired f requency.
Turn the knob right to tune to a
higher f requency, or lef t to tune to a
lower f requency.
The SEEK f unction
searches up and down from the
current f requency to f ind a station
with a strong signal. To activate it,
press the or side of the
SEEK button, then release it. The scan f unction samples
all stations with strong signals on the
selected band. To activate it, press
the SCAN button, then release it.
You will see SCAN in the display.
The system will scan f or a station
with a strong signal. When it f inds
one, it will stop and play that station
f or about 10 seconds.
If you do nothing, the system will
then scan f or the next strong station
andplayitfor10seconds.Whenit
plays a station you want to listen to,
press the SCAN button again. Each side of the buttons
(1 through 6) can store one
f requency on AM, and two
f requencies on FM.
Select the desired band, AM or
FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store
six stations each.
Usethetune,seek,orscan
function to tune the radio to a
desired station.
Pick a preset number (1 6), and
hold it until you hear a beep.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a
total of six stations on AM and
twelve stations on FM.
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To Select a Station
TUNE
SEEK
SCA N Preset
Audio System (Models without navigation system)
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