lights HONDA CIVIC COUPE 1999 User Guide

Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Adjustment
See page 18 for important safety

information about how to properly

position the steering wheel.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
before you start driving.
To adjust the steering wheel upward or downward: 1. Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the desired position, making sure the
wheel points toward your chest, not toward your face. Make sure
you can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicator lights. 3. Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
4. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.

Instruments and Controls

Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
car and be seriously injured in a crash.
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Keys and Locks

LOCK (0) — You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To switch from ACCESSORY to LOCK, you must push the key inslightly as you turn it. If your car has
an automatic transmission, the shift
lever 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, theanti-theft lock may sometimes make
it difficult to turn the key fromLOCK 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 systemand the accessory power socket.
ON (II) — This is the normal key
position when driving. All features
and accessories on the car are usable.
Several of the lights on the instru-
ment panel come on as a test when
you turn the ignition switch from
ACCESSORY to ON.
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 toturn 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 any passenger's door when getting out of the car, push the lock
tab in and close the door. To lock thedriver's door, pull the outside door
handle and push the lock tab in or
push the master switch down. Release the handle, then close the
door.

Instruments and Controls

Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving

locks the steering. This can

cause you to lose control.

Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when

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Keys and Locks
On EX and Si models in the U. S.

You can lock and unlock your car with the remote transmitter. When
you push the LOCK button, all doors lock. The parking lights, side markerlights, and taillights flash once.
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 parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights flash twice.
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 willautomatically relock. If you relock
the doors with the remote
transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the light will go off

immediately.

You cannot lock or unlock the doors with the remote transmitter if eitherdoor is not fully closed or the key is
in the ignition switch.
Panic Mode

Panic mode allows you to remotely
activate your car's horn and exterior
lights. When activated, the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will
flash, for about 30 seconds. To activate panic mode, press and hold
the PANIC button for about one
second.

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
key is in the ignition switch.
Instruments and Controls
Remote Transmitter
LOCK
BUTTON

LED

UNLOCK
BUTTON
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Moonroof, Mirrors

On EX and Si models in the U.S., and Si
and SiR models 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 clay 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.

Instruments and Controls

Moonroof
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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Interior Light
The interior light has a three- position switch. In the OFF position,
the light does not come on. In the center position, the interior light
comes on when you open any door.
In the ON position, the interior light
stays on continuously. (U.S.: DX, HX, Canada: I)X)

On U.S. vehicles with remote
transmitter

The interior light (with the switch in the center position) also comes on
when you unlock the door with the remote transmitter (see page 72). (U.S.: EX and Si, Canada: SiR)
Turn on the spotlight by pushing the button next to each light. Push the
button again to turn it off. You can
use the spotlights at all times.
Instruments and Controls
(U.S.: EX and Si, Canada: Si and SiR)
DOOR ACTIVATED
ON
OFF OFF
ON

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Heating and Cooling

Proper use of the Heating and
Cooling system can make the
interior dry and comfortable, and
keep the windows clear for best
visibility.
If your car does not have air
conditioning, it can be installed at
any time. Your dealer will install aGenuine Honda air conditioning
system that meets Honda's high
quality standards and is designed to
exactly fit your car. Please contact
your dealer for more information.
What Each Control Does Fan Control Dial

Turning this dial clockwise increases
the fan's speed, which increases air

flow.
MODE CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL DIAL AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON
Temperature Control Dial
Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the air flow.
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button This button turns the air condi- tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
in the button lights when the A/C is
on.
Recirculation Button
This button controls the source of the air going into the system. When
the indicator in this button is lit, air
from the car's interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-tion mode). When the indicator is off,
air is brought in from outside the car (Fresh Air mode).
Comfort and Convenience Features FAN CONTROL
DIAL
RECIRCULATION
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Audio System

Audio System Lighting
You can use the instrument panelbrightness control dial to adjust the il-
lumination of the audio system (see
page 62). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lightsare on, even if the radio is turned off.
Digital Clock
The display of your audio system usually shows the time when the
ignition switch is in ACCESSORY (I)or ON (II). It shows operation mode
of radio, CD player, or optional CD
changer/cassette player when you
operate them, and goes back to the
time display after five seconds.
The display also goes back to the time display two seconds after you
turn the volume knob to adjust the
volume.
If an error occurs while operating
the CD player or optional CD changer, the display will show the
error code and will not switch to the time display until the error is
corrected (see page 133 and 134).
To set the time, press the CLOCK (AM/FM) button for more than two
seconds until you hear a beep. The
time display will begin blinking. To set the hour, press and hold the H (Preset 4) button until the hour
advances to the desired time.
To set the minutes, press and hold the M (Preset 5) button until the
numbers advance to the desired time.

When you are finished, presss the
CLOCK button again. The time

display will stop blinking and the
time is now set.

To exit the clock set function, push
the AM/FM button.

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Accessories and Modifications

Modifying your car, or installingsome non-Honda accessories, can
make your car unsafe. Before you make any modifications or add anyaccessories, be sure to read the
following information.

Accessories
Your dealer has Genuine Honda accessories that allow you to
personalize your car. These accessories have been designed and
approved for your car, and are
covered by warranty.
Non-Honda accessories are usually designed for universal applications.
Although aftermarket accessories may fit on your car, they may not
meet factory specifications, and
could adversely affect your car's
handling and stability. (See "Modifications" on the page 131 for
additional information.) When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems shouldnot interfere with your car's
computer-controlled systems, such as the SRS and anti-lock brake

system.

However, if electronic accessories
are improperly installed, or exceed
your car's electrical system capacity, they can interfere with the operation of your car, or even cause the
airbags to deploy.
Before installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does notobscure any lights, or interfere
with proper car operation or
performance.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits (see page 239). Have the installer contact your
Honda dealer for assistance before
installing any electronic accessory.
If possible, have your dealer inspect
the final installation.
Before Driving
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
car's handling, stability and performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
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Preparing to Drive

You should do the following checks and adjustments every day before
you drive your car.
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,or ice.
2. Check that the hood and trunk are fully closed.
3. Visually check the tires. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure. 4. Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or fastened downsecurely.
5. Check the adjustment of the seat (see page 76).
6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors (see
page 81).
7. Check the adjustment of the steering wheel (see page 65).
8. Make sure the doors are securely closed and locked. 9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have fastenedtheir seat belts (see page 8).
10.Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
11.Start the engine (see page 137).
12. Check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel (see
page 53).

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Parking

Always use the parking brake when
you park your car. The indicator on the instrument panel shows that theparking brake is not fully released; it
does not indicate that the parking
brake is firmly set. Make sure the parking brake is set firmly or your
car may roll if it is parked on an
incline.

If your car has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
before you put the transmission inPark. This keeps the car from
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission — making it easier to
move the shift lever out of Park
when you want to drive away. If the car is facing uphill, turn the
front wheels away from the curb. If
you have a manual transmission, put it in first gear.
If the car is facing downhill, turn the
front wheels toward the curb. If you
have a manual transmission, put it in reverse gear.
Make sure the parking brake is fully
released before driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or damage
the rear brakes. Parking Tips Make sure the moonroof and the
windows are closed. Turn off the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you. Lock the doors with the key or the
remote transmitter.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other flammable materials. The three way catalytic
converter gets very hot, and could
cause these materials to catch on

fire.

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