sport mode HONDA CIVIC 2009 8.G User Guide

When storing cargo, you can move
therearcentershoulderbeltoutof
the way by removing the belt f rom
the guide.To lock the seat-back upright, push it
firmly against the trunk panel. Make
sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat.
To release the seat-back, pull the
release under the trunk panel. Push
the seat-back down, then let go of
the release.
The lef t and right seat-backs can be
f olded separately f rom inside the
trunk.On EX-L, Si, U.S. EX, and Canadian
Sport models
Seats
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GUIDE
CENTER SHOULDER BELT Pull
RELEASE
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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 ).
The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window def ogger on
and off. 59On All EX-L, Canadian Sport and Si
models
Parking Brake
Heated Mirrors
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if
the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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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 ).
The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window def ogger on
and off. 59On All EX-L, Canadian Sport and Si
models
Parking Brake
Heated Mirrors
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
105
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if
the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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Turn the dial clockwise to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Turn the
dial counterclockwise to decrease
them.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.
When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
If equipped
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Fan Control Dial
Recirculation Button
T emperature Control Dial
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TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
MODE BUTTONS
FAN CONTROL DIAL
MAX A/C BUTTON (If equipped)
AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON (All EX-L,
Canadian
Sport and Si
models)
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An audio system is standard on all
models except the U.S. DX. Read the
appropriate pages (as shown below)
to use your vehicle’s audio system.
For vehicles with navigation system,
see pages through .
If your vehicle has a dif f erent audio
system, ref er to its manual f or
operating instructions.
For vehicles without navigation
system, see pages through .
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Audio System
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U.S. Si model is shown. U.S. Si model is shown. U.S. EX, EX-L, and Si models
with navigation system
EX-L,Si,U.S.LX,LX-S,EX,
Canadian DX, DX-G, and Sport models
without navigation system
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Audio System (Models without navigation system)
Playing an iPod
Features
On EX-L , Si, U.S. EX, and Canadian Sport models
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AUX BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP BUTTON TUNE/SOUND KNOB
DISPLAY BUTTON
CD BUTTON
AM/FM BUTTON
U.S. Si model is shown. iPod INDICATOR
REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON
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Audio System (Models without navigation system)
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device
Features
On EX-L , Si, U.S. EX, and Canadian Sport models
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AUX BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON
CD BUTTON
AM/FM BUTTON
U.S. Si model is shown. USB INDICATOR
SCAN BUTTON TUNE/FOLDER KNOB
REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON
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Open the trunk.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks. Put the f asteners into the holes on
the side of the trunk lining.
Reinstall the screws.
Reinstall the trunk lining. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk seal.
Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.
Remove the screw from the center
of each f astener on the trunk lid
trim. Pull the trim back.
1. 2.
4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
3.
OnallEX-L,CanadianSport,andSi
models
Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in T runk L id)
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BULBS
SOCKETS SOCKETS
BULB
FASTENERS
BULB
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Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.
Put the f asteners into the holes on
the trunk lid trim. Reinstall the
screws.
Push the trunk lid trim back into
position.
Reinstall the socket. Turn it
clockwise until it locks. Make sure
the new bulb is working.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Open the trunk, and remove the
socket f rom the light assembly by
turning it one-quarter turn counter-
clockwise.
2.
1. 3.
4. 5.6. 7. 8.
3.Except Si model
OnallEX-L,CanadianSport,andSi
models
Lights
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
Maint enance
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BULB
SOCKET
BULB
SOCKET
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Themileageyoucanexpectfrom
yourvehicletiresisthesameas
comparable mid-and rear-engine
sports cars, and it will vary greatly
with your driving habits.
If you drive moderately, the f ront
tires could last more than 10,000
miles (16,000 km). However, the
mileage will be substantially less if
you tend to drive your vehicle at the
upper limits of its capabilities.
You should caref ully inspect your
vehicle’s tires f or wear, damage, and
proper inf lation every 7,500 miles
(12,000 km).Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
ABS and vehicle stability assist
system (VSA) to work inconsistently.
It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.The ABS and VSA system work by
comparing the speed of the wheels.
When replacing tires, use the same
size originally supplied with the
vehicle. Tire size and construction
can af f ect wheel speed and may
cause the ABS or VSA system to
activate.
Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
Also be sure you use only TPMS
specif ic wheels (if equipped). If you
do not, the tire pressure monitoring
system will not work.
CONT INUED
Tires
Replacing T ires and Wheels
Maint enance
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