cruise control HONDA CIVIC 2007 8.G Owners Manual

(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
(heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise contr ol)
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation)
(minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) (f lat tire, dead battery, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, f uels, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
Contents
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Index .I
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Instruments and Controls .55
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Features .105
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Bef ore Driving .175
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Driving .187
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Maintenance .211
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .255
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T echnical Inf ormation .279
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 293
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .297INDEX
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigati on system manual.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON SEL/RESET
BUTTON
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
HORN REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
HEATED MIRRORS
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH (P. 73)
(P. 66) (P. 66) (P. 203)
(P. 166)
(P. 178) (P. 75) (P. 171)(P. 100)
(P. 74) (P. 74)
(P. 30)
(P. 71)
(P. 72)
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
DX, DX-G (Canada),LX, EX
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IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT 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
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P. 62)
(P. 62)
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
(P. 65)
(P. 60) (P. 61)
(P. 61) (P. 60) (P. 64)
(P. 60) (P. 59)
(P. 61)
(P. 64)
(P. 64)
(P. 60)
(P. 65, 267)
(P. 65, 267) (P. 64, 213)
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 65, 268) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P. 59)
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xt.
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Instrument Panel
U.S. Si
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LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
REV LIMIT INDICATOR
(P. 61) (P. 61)PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 65)
(P. 60) (P. 61)
(P. 60)(P. 59)
(P. 60) (P. 64)
(P. 63)
(P. 62)
(P. 62)
(P. 64)
(P. 63)
(P. 65, 267)
(P. 65, 267) (P. 60)
(P. 64, 213) (P. 62)
(P. 62)
(P. 59)
(P. 64)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P. 65, 268)
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This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See pagef or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this indicator
come on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator is located in the f uel
gauge. It comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.
When the indicator comes on, there
is about 1.9 US gal (7.5
)of fuel
remaining in the tank bef ore the
reading reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the reading does reach E. This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance. The
maintenance main items and sub
items will be displayed in the
inf ormation display. See page f or
more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
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171 213Canadian models only
If equipped
If equipped
Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Washer Level Indicator L ow Fuel Indicator Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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LOW FUEL INDICATOR
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
SEL/RESET BUTTON
HORN
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HEATED MIRRORS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
(P. 73)
(P. 66)
(P. 66)
(P. 166)
(P. 178)
(P. 75)(P. 171)(P. 100)
(P. 74)
(P. 74)
(P. 30)
(P. 72)
(P. 71)
(P. 203)
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Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).
Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.
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 cruise
control. To resume the set speed,
press the RES/ACCEL button. The
indicator on the instrument panel will
come back on.
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshifttoholdthesetspeed.P
ress and release the DECEL/
SET buttononthesteering
wheel. T he CRUISE CONT ROL
indic ato r o n the instrument panel
c o mes o n to sho w the system is
now ac tivated.
1. 2. 3.
If equipped
Cruise Control
Using the Cruise Control
Features
171
CANCEL
BUTTON
CRUISE BUTTON
RES/ACCEL
BUTTON
DECEL/ SET
BU TTON
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button. P
ress and ho ld the DECEL/ SET
butto n. Release the butto n when
yo u reac h the desired speed.
To slo w do wn in very small
amo unts, tap the D ECEL/ SET
button. Each time you do this,
yo ur vehic le will slo w do wn abo ut
1 mph ( 1.6 km/ h) .
You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways: Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
Resting your f oot on the brake or
clutch pedal causes the cruise
control to cancel.
To increase the speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
T ap the brake o r c lutc h pedal
lig htly with yo ur fo o t. T he
CRUISE CO NT RO L indic ato r o n
the instrument panel g o es o ut.
W hen the vehic le slo ws to the
desired speed, press the DECEL/
SET butto n.
Push on the accelerator pedal until
yo u reac h the desired c ruising
speed, then press the DECEL/
SET
butto n.
Cruise Control
Changing the Set Speed
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You can cancel cruise control in any
of these ways:Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel. When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
system will remember the previously
set cruising speed. To return to that
speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
(40 km/h) then press and release
the RES/ACCEL button. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes
on. The vehicle will accelerate to the
same cruising speed as bef ore.
Pressing the CRUISE button turns
the system off and erases the
previous cruising speed.
Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel.
Cruise Control
Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed
Features
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CRUISE BUTTON
CANCEL
BUTTON
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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.
Your dealer has Honda accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle, or improve its perf ormance.
These accessories have been
designed and approved f or your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make it unsaf e. Bef ore you make any
modif ications or add any accessories,
be sure to read the f ollowing
inf ormation.
Although non-Honda 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.
Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
f uel. Use cruise control when
appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
Fuel Economy, A ccessories and Modif icat ions
A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
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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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