light HONDA CIVIC 2005 7.G Owner's Manual

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.
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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
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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.
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 seatbelt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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On Special Edition modelsOn Special Edition models
You can display the sound with the
spectroscopic analysis. There are
five modes of display; Peak-Hold,
Normal, Aurora, Level and Off.
Each time you press and release
the DISP button, the mode
changes f rom P.HOLD to
NORMAL to AURORA to LEVEL,
then to OFF. You see the selected
mode in the display f or about 5
seconds as it changes.You can use the instrument panel
brightness control knob to adjust the
illumination of the audio system (see
page ). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is turned of f .
You can also select the reduced
brightness in the display when the
parking lights are on. Press and hold
the DISP button for about 5 seconds
until you hear a beep to change the
brightness. Press and hold this
button again f or about 5 seconds
until you hear a beep to return to the
f ull brightness.
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Playing the Radio
Spect roscopic A nalysis
Display bright ness
A udio System L ighting
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Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the CD player or the magazine.
When using CD-R or CD-RW (only
with in-dash CD changer) discs,
use only high quality CDs labeled
f or audio use.
When recording a CD-R or
CD-RW (only with in-dash CD
changer), the recording must be
closedforittobeusedbythe
system.
When a disc is not being played,
store it in its case to protect it f rom
dust and other contamination. To
prevent warpage, keep discs out of
direct sunlight and extreme heat.
To clean a disc, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the disc f rom the center
to the outside edge.
A new disc may be rough on the
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the
recording surf ace of the disc,
causing skipping or other problems.
Remove these pieces by rubbing the
inner and outer edges with the side
of a pencil or pen.
Handle a disc by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the disc.
These, along with contamination
f rom f inger prints, liquids, and f elt-
tip pens, can cause the disc to not
play properly, or possibly jam in the
drive.
Handle your CDs properly to
prevent damage and skipping.
CD-RW discs will not work in this
unit.
Play only standard round CDs.
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the
driveorcauseotherproblems.
Except f or Special Edition models
General Inf ormation Protecting Discs
Protecting Your Discs
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Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
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µPress the RPT button
to continuously play a song or
passage. You will see RPT displayed.
The track will repeat until you press
the RPT button again.
The SKIP and REPEAT
f unctions use silent periods on the
tape to find the end of a song or
passage. These f eatures may not
work if there is almost no gap
between selections, a high noise
level, or a silent period in the middle
of a selection. Thetapeplayerpicksupdirtand
oxides f rom the tape. This
contamination builds up over time
and causes the sound quality to
degrade. To prevent this, you should
clean the player af ter every 30 hours
of use.
If the tape is loose, tighten it by
turning the hub with a pencil or your
f inger. If the label is peeling of f ,
remove it or it could cause the
cassette to jam in the player. Never
try to insert a warped or damagedcassette in the player.
Use 100-minute or shorter tapes.
Tapes longer than that may break or
jam the drive.
If you do not clean the tape player
regularly, it may eventually become
impossible to remove the
contamination with a normal
cleaning kit. Your dealer has a
cleaning kit available. Store tapes in their cases to protect
them f rom dust and moisture. Never
place tapes where they will be
exposed to direct sunlight, high heat,
or high humidity. If a tape is exposed
to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a
moderate temperature bef ore
inserting it into the player.
Never insert f oreign objects into the
cassette player.
REPEAT Caring f or the Tape and Player
Playing a T ape (Opt ional)
Features
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NOTE:
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You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:Press and hold the RESUME/
accel button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed, and press the SET/decel
button. You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the SET/decel
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/decel
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
To increase the speed in very
small amounts, tap the RESUME/
accel button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle speeds up about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down. This will cancel the
cruise control. To resume the set
speed, press the RESUME/accel
button. The indicator on the
instrument panel will come back on.
Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your f oot. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator on
the instrument panel goes out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
decel button.
Cruise Control
Changing the Set Speed
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Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.If the hood latch handle moves
stif f ly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
Put your f ingers between the f ront
edge of the hood near the center.
The hood latch handle is above
the ‘‘H’’ logo. Push this handle up
until it releases the hood. Lif t thehood. Lif t it up slightly to remove the
support rod f rom the hole. Put the
support rod back into its holding clip.
Lower the hood to about a f oot (30
cm) above the f ender, then let it
drop. Make sure it is securely
latched.
To Close the Hood:
Pull the support rod out of its clip,
and insert the end into the hole on
the f ront lef t side of the hood.
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3.
Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
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HOOD
RELEASE
HANDLE LATCH
GRIP
SUPPORT ROD CLIP
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Your dealer has Honda accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have
been designed and approved f or your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags and anti-lock brakes.Bef ore installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interf ere with
proper operation.
Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make your vehicle unsaf e. Bef ore
you make any modif ications or add
anyaccessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.
Although aftermarket accessories
may f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling and stability. (See
‘‘Modif ications’’ on page f or
additional information.) Bef ore installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer for assistance.
If possible, have your dealer
inspect the f inal installation.
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A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
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Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
f ully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicator lights in
the instrument panel (see page
).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your vehicle. 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Preparing to Drive
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