HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2002 7.G Manual Online

The ceiling light (if the ceiling light
switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
any of the doors, 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 of f
immediately.
You cannot lock or unlock the doors
with the remote transmitter if any
door is not f ully closed or the key is
in the ignition switch.Panic mode allows you to remotely
activate your car’s horn and exterior
lights to attract attention. When
activated, the horn will sound, and
the exterior lights will f lash, f or
about 30 seconds. To activate panic
mode,pressandholdthePANIC
button f or about one second.
To cancel PANIC mode bef ore 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 the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
When the remote transmitter’s
battery begins to get weak, it may
take several pushes on the button to
lock or unlock the doors, and the
LED will get dim. Replace the
battery as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR2025Panic Mode Replacing t he Bat t ery
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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
f acing up), then insert it in the
transmitter. Reinstall the cushion ring. Align the
mark on the cover with the
mark on the transmitter,
thensetthecoverinplaceandturnit
clockwise. Avoid severe shock to the trans-
mitter, such as dropping or throwing
it. Also, protect it f rom extreme hot
or cold temperatures.
Clean the transmitter case with a
sof t cloth. Do not use strong
cleaners or solvents that could harm
the case. Immersing the transmitter
in any liquid will harm the trans-
mitter and cause it to not f unction
properly.
If you lose a transmitter, you will
need to have the replacement
programmed to your car’s system by
your Honda dealer. Any other
transmitters you have will also need
to be reprogrammed.
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Transmitter Care
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As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and (2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, including
interf 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 twoconditions: (1) this device may not cause
interf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid.
See page f or cargo loading and
weight limit inf ormation. Keep the
trunk lid closed at all times while
driving to avoid damaging the lid,
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. See on page .
Youcanopenthetrunkintwoways:
Pull the trunk release handle to
the lef t of the driver’s seat.
Usethemasterkeytoopenthe
trunk lock. The valet key does not
work in this lock. 171
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Trunk
Carbon
Monoxide Hazard
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To protect items in the trunk when
you need to give the key to someone
else, lock the trunk release handle
with the master key and give the
other person the valet key.As a saf ety f eature, your car has a
release lever on the trunk latch so
the trunk can be opened f rom the
inside.Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this feature.
For more inf ormation about child
saf ety, see page .
To open the trunk, push the release
lever to the lef t. 25
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Emergency T runk Opener
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See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 13 15
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
To change the angle of the seat-back,
pull up on the lever on the outside of
the seat bottom. Move the seat-back
to the desired position and release
the lever. Let the seat-back latch in
the new position.
To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Move
the seat to the desired position and
releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat
to make sure it is locked in position.
FrontSeatAdjustments
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols86

To adjust the height of the driver’s
seat, turn the dial on the outside of
the seat bottom.To use the driver’s seat armrest,
pivotitdown.
To get into the rear seat f rom the
passenger’s side in the DX model,
pull up the seat-back adjustment
lever. The seat-back will tilt f orward.
If more room is needed, use the seat
adjustment bar to move the seat
forward.
To get into the rear seat on the
driver’s side, pull up on the seat-back
adjustment lever.
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On EX model in the U.S., and Si model
in Canada On EX model in the U.S., and Si model
in Canada
Driver’s Seat Height A djustment Driver’s Seat A rmrest Rear Seat A ccess
Seat A djustments
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On all other models, push down the
release lever at the base of the seat-
back. The seat-back will tilt f orward
and the whole seat will slide f orward.When you return the seat-back
upright, the seat stays in the fully
f orward position. Use the seat
adjustment bar and the seat-back
adjustment lever to move the seat to
the desired position. Make sure the
seat is f ully latched bef ore sitting in
it.As you return the seat-back upright,
push the whole seat backward until it
latches. Make sure the seat is f ully
latched bef ore sitting in it.OnEXandLXmodelsintheU.S.
On HX model in the U.S., and all
Canadian models
Seat A djustments
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To remove a head restraint f or
cleaning or repair, pull it up as f ar as
it will go. Push the release button
and pull the restraint out of the seat-
back.
The f ront head restraints adjust f or
height. You need both hands to
adjust the restraint. Do not attempt
to adjust it while driving. To raise it,
pull upward. To lower the restraint,
push the release button sideways
and push the restraint down.
The f ront head restraints help
protect you and your passenger f rom
whiplash and other injuries. They are
most ef f ective when you adjust them
so the back of the occupant’s head
rests against the center of the
restraint. A taller person should
adjust the restraint as high as
possible.
See page f or important saf ety
inf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints. 15
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Head Restraints
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When storing cargo, you can move
therearcentershoulderbeltoutof
the way by removing the belt f rom
the guide.
To f old down either side of the seat-
back f rom inside the car, insert the
master key in the lock on the rear
shelf. To fold down the driver’s side,
turn the key clockwise, pull down the
top of the seat-back, then release the
key. To f old down the passenger’s
side, turn the key counterclockwise
and perf orm the same procedure.
The back of the rear seat folds down
to give you direct access to the trunk.
Each side f olds down separately.
With only half the seat f olded, you
can still carry a passenger in the rear
seat. The seat-back can be released
f rom inside the car or inside the
trunk.
Folding Rear Seat
Inst rument s and Cont rols90

To release the seat-back from inside
the trunk, pull the release under the
trunk panel. Push the seat-back
down, then let go of the release.
To lock the seat-back upright, push it
f irmly against the trunk panel. Make
sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat.Make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in f ront of the rear seat-
back whenever the seat-back is in its
upright position.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded.
Make sure all items in the trunk, or
items extending through the opening
into the back seat, are secured.
Looseitemscanflyforwardand
cause injury if you have to brake
hard. See on page
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Never drive with the seat-back
f olded down and the trunk lid open.
See on
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Carrying Cargo
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Folding Rear Seat
Inst rument s and Cont rols91
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