brake HONDA CIVIC 2006 8.G Owners Manual

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted inthe text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P. 64)
(P. 63) (P. 63)
(P. 61) (P. 61)
(P. 62)
(P. 62) (P. 61)(P. 60)(P. 63)
(P. 61) (P. 60)
(P. 62)
(P. 62)
(P. 63)
(P. 62)
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
(P. 64)(P. 64)
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This indicator has two f unctions:Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you try to drive with the
parking brake not f ully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires.
If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.
If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
This indicator reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
If either of you do not f asten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will f lash
again at regular intervals. For more
inf ormation, see page .
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belt, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
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This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this on, your vehicle still has normal
braking ability but no anti-lock
brakes. For more inf ormation, see
page .
This indicator comes on f or several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
side curtain airbags, automatic seat
belt tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on f or several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For more inf ormation, see page . 76
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Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator Side Airbag Of f
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on if any door
is not closed tightly.
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will stay on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash. If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
in a circuit. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Trunk-open Indicator
Door-open Indicator
Lights On Indicator
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator
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MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low speed
HI High speed
Windshield washers
Push the right lever up or down to
select a position. The wipers are not activated.
The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever. While the vehicle is stopped and in
gear, the wipers sweep the
windshield whenever you remove
your f oot f rom the brake pedal.
The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed. Pull the
wiper control lever toward you,
andholdit.Thewashersspray
until you release the lever. The
wipers run at low speed, then
complete one more sweep af ter
you release the lever.
The wipers operate every f ew
seconds. At low speed and high
speed, the wipers run continuously.
The length of the wiper interval is
varied automatically according to
the vehicle’s speed.
Vary the delay by turning the INT
TIME ring.
If youturnittotheshortestdelay,
the wipers will change to low
speed operation when the vehicle
speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).
1.2.3.4.5.6.
On models except EX and Canadian LX
models
On EX models and Canadian LX models
Windshield Wipers and Washers
OFF
MIST
LO HI
Windshield Washer
INT
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T he butto ns under the left side vent
c o ntro l the brig htness o f the
instrument panel. Push the o r
butto n to adjust the brig htness. Pushthebuttonto turnonthe
hazard warning lig hts ( fo ur-way
flashers) . T his c auses all fo ur
o utside turn sig nals and bo th turn
indicators in the instrument panel to
flash. Use the hazard warning lig hts
if yo u need to park in a dangero us
area near heavy traffic , o r if yo ur
vehic le is disabled.
Separate adjustments c an be made
when the headlights are o n and o ff.
po sitio n, the hig h beam
headlig hts c o me o n with reduc ed
brig htness when yo u turn the
ignition switch to the ON ( II)
po sitio n and release the parking
brake. T hey remain o n until yo u turn
the ig nitio n switc h o ff, even if yo u
set the parking brake.
T he headlig hts revert to no rmal
o peratio n when yo u turn them o n
with the switch.
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
Daytime Running L ights Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL BUTTONS
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The auto door locking f eature has
two (manual transmission) or three
(automatic transmission) possible
settings:
Your vehicle has two custom door
lock settings: auto door locking and
auto door unlocking. Make all
settings bef ore you start driving.
The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear f rom accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the door
cannot be opened f rom the inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, push the lock
tab in, and use the outside door
handle. The doors lock when the vehicle
speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h).
For manual transmission, go to
step 5.
Set the parking brake.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park (P) (automatic transmission),
and close the driver’s door.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
The doors lock whenever you
move the shift lever out of the
Park position.
The auto door locking is
deactivated all the time.
This is the def ault setting.
1. 2. 3.
Locks all doors when the vehicle’s speed
reaches about 9 mph (15 km/h).
On models with automatic transmission
On LX and EX models
On LX and EX models
Door L ocks
Childproof Door L ocks
A uto Door L ocking
A uto Door L ocking/UnlockingTo activate an auto door lock mode:
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LEVER
A/T models
Unlock
Lock
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Automatic Transmission:
Push and hold the brake pedal,
then move the shift lever out of
Park (P).
Pushandholdthelocksideof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound, and af ter about 5
seconds, you will hear another
clicking sound.
Release the switch, move the shif t
lever to Park (P) (automatic
transmission), and turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds.Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park (P) (automatic transmission),
and open the driver’s door.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Set the parking brake.Pushandholdthelocksideof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound af ter about 5
seconds.
Release the switch, and turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds.
5.
4. 6.
1. 2. 3.4. 5.
Door L ocks
To turn the auto door lock modes
off:
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Unlocks driver’s door when the ignitionswitch is moved out of the ON (II)
position. Automatic Transmission:
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park (P) (automatic transmission),
and close the driver’s door.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
For manual transmission, go to
step 5.Push and hold the brake pedal,
then move the shift lever out of
Park (P).
Pushandholdtheunlocksideof
the master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound, and af ter about 5
seconds, you will hear another
clicking sound.
Release the switch, move the shif t
lever to Park (P) (automatic
transmission), and turn the
ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position within 5
seconds.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park (P) (automatic transmission),
and open the driver’s door.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Set the parking brake. Set the parking brake.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
1. 2. 3.
Door L ocks
To activate an auto door unlockmode: To turn the auto door unlock modes
off:
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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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