audio HONDA CIVIC 2008 8.G User Guide

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shown on the bottom of the audio
display.
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 preset button 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
two f requencies with each preset
button.
Usethetune,seek,orscan
function to tune the radio to a
desired station.
Pick a preset button, 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.
The seek f unction
searches up and down f rom the
current f requency to f ind a station
with a strong signal. To activate it,
press and hold the or side of
the TUNE bar until you hear a beep,
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. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Audio System (Models with navigation system)
Preset
SEEK
SCAN
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µIf you are
traveling far from home and can no
longer receive your preset stations,
you can use the auto select feature to
find stations in the local area.
Press the AUDIO button to view the
audio control icons, then press the
AUTO SEL icon. You will see AUTO
SEL f lashing in the display, and the
system goes into scan mode f or
several seconds. It stores the
f requencies of six AM, and twelve
FM stations in the preset buttons. You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed af ter
pressing a preset button if auto
select cannot f ind a strong station f or
every preset button.
If you do not like the stations auto
select has stored, you can store
other f requencies on the preset
buttons as previously described.
press the
AUTO SEL icon. This restores the
presets you originally set.
For inf ormation on AM/FM radio
f requencies and reception, see page .
172
To turn of f auto select,
Audio System (Models with navigation system)
AUTO SELECT
Features
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(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)
(warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls)
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 .107
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Bef ore Driving .179
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Driving .195
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Maintenance .221
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .265
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 305
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .309
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T echnical Inf ormation .289INDEX
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How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other convenience
f eatures.
A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uelpump.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
T echnical Inf ormation
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only) Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T aking Care of the Unexpected
Maintenance
Overview of Contents
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CONT INUED: If equipped
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESGAUGES
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
AUDIO SYSTEMMOONROOF SWITCH PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG
(P. 57)
(P. 66)
(P.9,24)
(P. 80) MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 181) (P.9,30)
(P. 108)
(P. 199)
(P. 112)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. DOOR LOCK TAB
(P. 79)
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P. 202)
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
(P. 102)
(P. 99) (P. 86) (P. 106)
(P. 100)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P. 172) (P. 98)
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on system manual.
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped
1:2:3:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 71)
(P. 72)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P. 75)HORN
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONSPASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P. 30)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P. 74)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
(P. 74)
HEATED MIRRORS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS
(P. 73)
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
(P. 66)
SEL/RESET
BUTTON
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 182)
(P. 66)
(P. 211)
(P. 171)
(P. 176)(P. 103)
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Control L ocations
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES AUDIO SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH MOONROOF SWITCH
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
ACCESSORY
POWER
SOCKET
DOOR LOCK TAB
GAUGES
(P. 57)
(P. 66)
(P. 80) (P. 79)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 108)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 181) TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P. 202)
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
(P. 199)
(P. 112)
(P. 100)
(P. 102)
(P. 99) (P. 86) (P. 106)
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P. 98)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P. 172)
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped
1:2:3:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
SEL/RESET BUTTON WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P. 73)
(P. 66)
(P. 66)
(P. 74)
(P. 74)
(P. 30)
(P. 72)
(P. 71)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT HORN
(P. 75)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 182)VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES HEATED MIRRORS
(P. 211)
(P. 171)
(P. 103)CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P. 176)
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anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, push it in slightly. If
your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must
also be in park.
The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III).
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to the
f ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and (2) this device must accept any
interf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f or
compliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing two
conditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Immobilizer Syst em, Ignit ion Switch
A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
Ignition Switch
LOCK (0)
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anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, push it in slightly. If
your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must
also be in park.
The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III).
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to the
f ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and (2) this device must accept any
interf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f or
compliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing two
conditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Immobilizer Syst em, Ignit ion Switch
A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
Ignition Switch
LOCK (0)
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