warning HONDA CIVIC 2006 8.G Owners Manual
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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigati on system manual.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
(P. 65)
SEL/RESET
BUTTON
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
HORN REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
(P. 73)
(P. 72)
(P. 65)
(P. 143)
(P. 152) (P. 73)(P. 71)
(P. 70)
(P. 32)
(P. 72)(P. 97)
(P. 145)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
HEATED MIRRORS
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
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BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS
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You’ll f ind many saf ety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important. Excessive speed is a major f actor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
f aster than is saf e f or current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical f ailure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition f requently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance (see page ).
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your passengers
always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly (see page ).
Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat, not the front seat. Infants and
smallchildrenshouldberestrained
in a child seat. Larger children
should use a booster seat and a lap/
shoulder belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat (see pages ).
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with
every additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your f riends
drink and drive, either.
While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Inf ants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to f ollow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
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Important Saf ety Precautions
Always Wear Your Seat Belt Control Your Speed
K eep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition
Restrain All Children Don’t Drink and Drive
Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
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To remind you of the passenger’s
f ront airbag hazards, and that
children must be properly restrained
in a back seat, your vehicle has
warninglabelsonthedashboard
(U.S. models) and on the f ront visors.
Please read and follow the
instructions on these labels.
Canadian Models
U.S. Models
Protecting Children General Guidelines
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Dashboard
Sun Visor
Sun Visor
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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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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
SEL/RESET BUTTON
HORN
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 65)
(P. 143)
(P. 152) (P. 71)
(P. 70)
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P. 145)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON (P. 72)
(P. 65)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P. 73)
HEATED MIRRORS
(P. 97)
(P. 73) (P. 32)
(P. 72)
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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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W it h t h e h eadlig ht s w it c h in the off o r
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See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 13 15
Make all adjustments bef ore you
start driving.
To change the seat-back angle of the
f ront seat, pull up on the lever on the
outside of the seat bottom.
To adjust the seat f orward or
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Move
the seat to the desired position, and
releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat
to make sure it is locked in position.
Once your seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and f orth to make sure it
is locked in position.
Seats
FrontSeatAdjustments
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See page f or important saf etyinf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints. 15
The height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. To raise the seat,
repeatedly pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat cushion. To lower
the seat, push the lever down
repeatedly. Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers f rom whiplash and other
injuries.
They are most ef f ective when you
adjust them so the back of the
occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint.
The head restraints adjust f or height.
You need both hands to adjust a
restraint.Donotattempttoadjustit
while driving. To raise it, pull upward.
To lower the restraint, push the
release button sideways, and push
the restraint down.
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Seats
Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Head Restraints
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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RELEASE BUTTON
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Check the condition of the battery
monthlybylookingatthetest
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicator’s
colors. If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualif ied technician.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
Check the terminals f or corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it of f with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
f urther corrosion.
If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Checking the Battery
Maint enance
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TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normaloperation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the batterymaintenance.
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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor by lif ting up on the back edge.
Take the tool case out of the spare
tire.
Unscrew the wing bolt, and take
the spare tire out of its well.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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SPARE TIRE
TRUNK FLOOR JACK TOOL CASE
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by thejack.
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