ignition HONDA CIVIC COUPE 1998 User Guide

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Hazard Warning
Push the red button to the left of the
center vents to turn on the hazard
warning lights (four-way flashers).
This causes all four outside turn signals and both indicators in the
instrument panel to flash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled. Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The light in the
button lights to show the defogger ison. If you do not turn it off, the
defogger will shut itself off after
about 25 minutes. It also shuts off
when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn it on again when you
restart the vehicle. Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.
The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentallydamaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side to side.

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Keys and Locks

Keys

Your vehicle comes with two kinds
of keys: a master key and a valet key.

The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle:

Ignition
Doors
Trunk
Trunk release handle Rear seat trunk access
The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk, trunk release handle and rear seat trunk access locked
when you leave your vehicle and
valet key at a parking facility. (See
Trunk, page 55.)
You should have received a key number plate with your set of keys.
You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced.
Keep the plate stored in a safe place.
When replacing keys, use only Honda-approved key blanks.
Remote Transmitter On U.S. EX model
Your vehicle also comes with two remote transmitters; see page 52 foran explanation of the operation. Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is on the right side of the steering column. It has
four positions:
LOCK (0)
ACCESSORY (I)
ON (ID START (III)

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KEY

NUMBER
PLATE

VALET

KEY MASTER
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LOCK (0) — You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To switch from ACCESSORY to LOCK, you must push the key in
slightly as you turn it. If your vehicle
has an automatic transmission, it
must also be in Park. The anti-theft
lock will lock the steering column
when you remove the key. If the front wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may sometimes make
it difficult to turn the key from
LOCK to ACCESSORY. Firmly turn
the steering wheel to the left or to
the right as you turn the key. ACCESSORY (I) — In this position,
you can operate the audio system and the accessory power socket.
ON (II) — This is the normal key
position when driving. All features
and accessories on the vehicle are
usable. Several of the lights on the
instrument panel come on as a test
when you turn the ignition switch
from ACCESSORY to ON (see page 51).
START (III) — Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver's door. Remove the key to
turn off the beeper. Door Locks
Each door has a lock tab next to the
inside door handle. Push the tab in to
lock the door and pull it out to unlock.
To lock the passenger's door when getting out of the vehicle, push the
lock tab in and close the door. To
lock the driver's door, pull the door
handle and push the lock tab in. Release the handle, then close the

door.

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Removing the key from the

ignition switch while driving

locks the steering. This can

cause you to lose control.

Remove the key from the
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Remote Transmitter

On EX model in the U.S.

You can lock and unlock your vehicle
with the remote transmitter. When
you push the LOCK button, both doors lock.
When you push the UNLOCK button once, only the driver's door unlocks.
The passenger's door unlocks when you push the button a second time. The interior light (if the interior light
switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
either door, the light will go out in about 30 seconds and the doors will
automatically relock. If you relock
the doors with the remote
transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the light will go off

immediately.

If you installed a non-Honda radio in
your vehicle, the keyless entry system and the interior light will no
longer work.
You cannot lock or unlock the doors
with the remote transmitter if either door is not fully closed or the key isin the ignition switch. Horn Operation
You can program the remote transmitter to have the horn beep
when you lock and unlock the doors.It will beep once when you lock the
doors, and twice when you unlock

them.

To turn this feature on and off, press the OPTION and LOCK buttons at
the same time for two seconds. If
you are turning the horn on, the remote transmitter's LED will come
on for one second. If you are turning
the horn off, the LED will blink twice.
Release the buttons after the LED
goes out.
The horn feature will be off after you install a new battery in the remote
transmitter. Use the above
procedure to turn it on again.
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LED

UNLOCK

BUTTON

LOCK

BUTTON
OPTION BUTTON

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Panic Mode

Panic mode allows you to remotely
sound your vehicle's horn to attract
attention. To activate this mode,
press and hold the PANIC button for
about one second. Your vehicle's
horn will beep for about 30 seconds.
To cancel PANIC mode before 30 seconds, press any button on the
remote transmitter. You can also
turn the ignition switch to
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
Panic mode will not activate if the
ignition switch is in ACCESSORY (I)or ON (II).
Replacing the Battery

When the remote transmitter's battery begins to get weak, it may
take several pushes on the button tolock or unlock the doors, and the
LED will get dim. Replace the
battery as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR2025 To replace the battery, remove the
round cover on the back of the trans-
mitter by turning it counterclockwise
with a coin.
Remove the old battery and note the
polarity. Make sure the polarity of
the new battery is the same (+ side
facing up), then insert it in the
transmitter.

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Open

Close
ROUND

COVER
CUSHION
RING

BATTERY

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Folding Rear Seat, Power Windows

To release the seat-back from inside the trunk, pull the release under therear shelf. Push the seat-back down,
then let go of the release.
To lock the seat-back upright, push it firmly against the rear shelf. Make sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat. Make sure all items in the trunk, or
items extending through the opening
into the back seat, are tied down.
Loose items can fly forward and
cause injury if you have to brake
hard
.
See Carrying Cargo on page

116.
Never drive with the seat-back
folded down and the trunk lid open. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on
page 47. Power Windows
On HX and EX models in the U.S., and Si
model in Canada
Your vehicle's windows are electri- cally-powered. Turn the ignitionswitch to ON (II) to raise or lower
any window.
Each door has a switch that controls
its window. To open the window,
push the switch down and hold it.
Release the switch when you want
the window to stop. Close the
window by pulling back on the switch and holding it.

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Moonroof, Mirrors

Moonroof

On EX model in the U.S., and Si model

in Canada

Use the switches on the dashboard
under the left vent to operate the
moonroof. The ignition must be ON

(II).

To lift the rear of the moonroof for ventilation, push the button.
To slide the moonroof back, push the switch. Hold it until the
moonroof reaches the desired position, then release the switch.
To close the moonroof, press and hold the switch.

If you try to open the moonroof in below-freezing temperatures, or whenit is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor.
Mirrors

Keep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces
glare from headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night

position.

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NOTICE

Closing the moonroof on
someone's hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure passengers are
clear of the moonroof before

closing it.
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Mirrors, Parking Brake

Adjusting the Power Mirrors
On HX and EX models in the U.S., and Si
model in Canada
Adjust the outside mirrors with the adjustment switch on the left side of
the dashboard:
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Move the selector switch to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's

side).
3. Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the

mirror right, left, up or down.
4. When you finish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)

position. This turns off the
adjustment switch so you can't
move a mirror out of position by

accidentally bumping the switch. Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull upslightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is fully released (see page 53).
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SELECTOR SWITCH

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

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Accessory Power Socket, Ashtrays

Accessory Power Socket

To use the accessory power socket,
pull down the cover. The ignition
switch must be in ACCESSORY (I)

or ON (II). This socket is intended to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).

It will not power an automotive type
cigarette lighter element. Ashtrays
(Optional)
Front and rear ashtrays are available
as options. The front ashtray fits in
the beverage holder.
The rear ashtray fits in the rear of the center armrest.
Open the rear ashtray by swinging
the upper edge down. To remove the ashtray for emptying, open the
ashtray and then lift it up and out.
Use the ashtray only for cigarettes,
cigars, and other smoking materials. To prevent a possible fire and damage
to your vehicle, don't put paper or
other things that can burn in the

ashtray.

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Audio System

AM/FM Stereo Audio System

Your Honda's audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM
bands, while the preset buttons allow
you to easily select your favorite stations.
A cassette player, CD player or CD changer is available as optional
equipment. The cassette player is
standard on the Si model in Canada.
Operating the Radio

The ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the
system on by pressing the PWR/
VOL knob or the AM/FM button.
Adjust the volume by turning the
knob.

The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed.
To change bands, press the AM/FM button. On the FM band, ST will bedisplayed if the station is broadcast-
ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction on
AM is not available.
You can use any of three methods to find radio stations on the selected
band: TUNE, SEEK, or the Preset

buttons.

TUNE — Use the TUNE/SEEK bar to tune the radio to a desired frequency. Press the right side ( )
to tune to a higher frequency, or the left side ( ) to tune to a lower
frequency. The frequency numbers
will start to change rapidly. Release the bar when the display reaches thedesired frequency. To change the
frequency in small increments, press and release the TUNE/SEEK bar
quickly.
SEEK — The SEEK function searches the band for a station with
a strong signal. To activate it, press
the TUNE/SEEK bar until you hear a beep, then release it. Depending on
which side of the bar you press, the system scans upward or downward
from the current frequency. It stops
when it finds a station with a strong
signal.

Preset — You can store the fre- quencies of your favorite radio
stations in the six preset buttons.
Each button will store one frequency
on the AM band, and two on the FM

band.

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