parking brake HONDA CIVIC 2011 8.G Owners Manual

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 56
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 59
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Gauges . 66
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Display Change Button . 66
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Inf ormation Display . 67
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Fuel Gauge . 70
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Temperature Gauge . 70
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel . 71
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 72
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 73
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
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Fog Lights . 74
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
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Hazard Warning Button . 76
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Rear Window Def ogger . 76
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 77
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Keys and Locks . 78
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Immobilizer System . 79
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Ignition Switch . 80
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Door Locks . 81
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Power Door Locks . 82
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Childproof Door Locks . 82
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 83
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Auto Door Locking . 83 .................
Auto Door Unlocking . 85
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Trunk . 88
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
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Remote Transmitter . 90
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Seats . 93
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Seat Heaters . 100
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Power Windows . 101
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Moonroof . 102
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Mirrors . 103
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Parking Brake . 105
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Interior Lights . 105
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Interior Convenience Items . 107
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Beverage Holders . 108
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Accessory Power Socket . 108
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Glove Box . 108
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Console Compartment . 108
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted inthe text.
Canadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page 62) next to the immobilizer system indicator.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
DX, DX-G (Canada), L X (U.S.), L X-S (U.S.), SE (Canada), EX (U.S.), EX-L
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PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
(P. 60) TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P.64)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.65, 340)
(P.65, 341)
(P.65, 340) (P.60)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.64)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P.62)
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.59)
(P.64)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P.63)
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P.63)
(P.59) (P.60)
(P.61)
(P.61)
(P.65)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR (P.61)
(P.61)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.65, 281)(P.60)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted inthe text.
Instrument Panel
Si
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.63)
(P.61)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.65, 341) (P.65)
(P.64)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATORTRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P.60)
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.65, 340)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P.61)
(P.62) (P.61)
(P.61) (P.62)
(P.65, 340) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR (P.65, 281) (P.64)
(P.64) LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR
REV LIMIT INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR (P.59)
(P.61)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.64)
(P.60)
(P.63)
(P.60) (P.62) (P.59)
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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 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.
1. 2.
18 342Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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U.S. Canada
Main Menu

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
with 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 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 the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
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.
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 also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page . 73
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Si model only
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator Trunk-open Indicator
Door-open Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Main Menu

With the headlight switch of f or in
the position, the high beam
headlights come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
They will go of f when the headlights
are turned of f .
Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
On Si model
Daytime Running L ights Fog L ights
Headlights, Fog Lights
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FOG LIGHT SWITCH
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The auto door locking f eature has
three possible settings:The doors lock when the vehicle
speedreaches10mph(15km/h).
The doors lock whenever you
move the shift lever out of the
Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).
The auto door locking is
deactivated all the time.
This is the def ault setting.
Your vehicle has customizable
settings f or the doors to
automatically lock and unlock. There
are default settings for each of these
f eatures. You can turn of f or change
the settings for these features as
described on the f ollowing pages.
When you customize the setting,
make sure your vehicle is parked
saf ely, the engine is of f , and the
parking brake is applied. Make all
settings bef ore you start driving.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and open the driver’s
door.
Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).
1. 2.On all models except DX
Door L ocks
A uto Door L ocking/Unlocking A uto Door L ockingT o t urn of f t he A ut o Door L ock
modes:
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The ceiling light has a three-position
switch:ON(right),DoorActivated,
andOFF(left).IntheDoor
Activated (center) position, the light
comesonwhenyou:Open any door.
Unlock the doors with the key or
the remote transmitter.
Remove the key from the ignition.
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 ).
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Parking Brake, Interior L ights
Ceiling L ight
Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER DOOR ACTIVATED
ON
OFF
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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Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle under the lower lef t
corner of the dashboard. The
hood will pop up slightly.
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank equalizes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Place the
cap in the holder on the f uel f ill
door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. This
leaves some room in the f uel tank
for the fuel to expand with
temperature changes.
If thefuelnozzlekeepsclickingoff
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapor f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer. Screw the f uel f ill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malf unction indicator lamp
maycomeon(seepage ).You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the inf ormation
display.
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5. 6.
4.
3.
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Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
240
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
Main Menu

This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important
information on parking your vehicle,
the braking system, the vehicle
stability assist (VSA
) system, the
tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS), and f acts you need if you
are planning to tow a trailer. ........................
Driving Guidelines . 254
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Preparing to Drive . 255
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Starting the Engine . 256
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Manual Transmission . 257
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Automatic Transmission . 260
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Parking . 264
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Braking System . 265
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 266
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
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aka Electronic Stability ........
Control (ESC), System . 268
Tire Pressure Monitoring ........................
System (TPMS) . 270
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Towing a Trailer . 273
Driving
Driving
253
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