window HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2008 8.G Owners Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
GAUGES
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.9, 23)
(P.9, 23)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
FUEL FILL DOOR/
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
A/T model is shown. (P.55, 56)
(P.65)
(P.104) (P.80)
(P.100) (P.188) (P.187, 90) (P.108)(P.208)
(P.205)(P.114)
(P.119)
(P.74)
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
CLOCK
MOONROOF SWITCH (P.102)
(P.180)
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigati
on system manual.
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
SEL/RESET BUTTON
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.29)
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
HEATED MIRRORS
CRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.178)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.72)
(P.73)(P.66)
(P.65)
(P.104)
(P.217) (P.71)
(P.177)(P.75)
(P.182) (P.105)
(P.74)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
MIRROR CONTROLS
VEHICLE
STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF
SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS HORN
(P.108)(P.74) 3
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Your airbag system includes:Automatic front seat belt
tensioners (see page ). Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact or
side impact.
Two side curtain airbags, one f or
each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling,
above the side windows. The f ront
and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page ). Sensors that can detect whether a
child is in the passenger’s side
airbag path and signal the control
unit to turn the airbag of f (see
page ).
Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two side airbags, one f or the
driver and one f or a f ront
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbags,
sensors, or seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
Weight sensors that monitor the
weight on the f ront passenger’s
seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs
(29 kg) or less (the weight of an
inf ant or small child), the
passenger’s f ront airbag will be
turned of f (see page ).
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records inf ormation about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, and driver and f ront
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.
Sensors that can detect whether
the driver’s seat belt and the f ront
passenger’s seat belt are latched
or unlatched (see page ).
A driver’s seat position sensor that
monitors the distance of the seat
from the front airbag. If the seat is
too f ar f orward, the airbag will
inf late with less f orce (see page
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the heating and cooling system
as shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside. 1.2.3.4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even killyou.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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Control L ocations
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A/T model is shown. INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE FUEL FILL DOOR/
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
GAUGES
(P.55, 56)
(P.65)
(P.104)
(P.80)
(P.100) (P.188) (P.187, 90) (P.108)
(P.74) (P.114)
(P.119)
(P.180)
MOONROOF SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
CLOCK
(P.102)
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigati
on system manual.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS
HORN HEATED MIRRORS
AUDIO SYSTEM
Vehicle without navigation system is shown. REMOTE
AUDIO
CONTROLSPASSENGER’S AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
MIRROR CONTROLS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.72)
(P.71)
(P.73)
(P.104)
(P.217) (P.177)(P.75) (P.182)
(P.178)(P.74)
(P.105)
(P.74) (P.119)
(P.29)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH (P.108)
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Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn the
def ogger on again when you restart
the vehicle. The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side-
to-side.
Pushthebuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both turn
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled. Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see page .
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On U.S. EX-L, Canadian LX, EX, EX-L
andSimodels
Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning Button
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
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U.S. EX-L, Canadian LX, EX, EX-L, Si
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If equipped
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower either
window. To open a window, push the
switchdownandholdit.Releasethe
switch when you want the window to
stop. Pull back on the switch and
hold it to close the window.Thewindowsoperateforupto10
minutes after you turn off the
ignition switch. Opening either door
cancels this f unction.
The driver’s armrest has a master
power window control panel. To
open the passenger’s window, push
down on the switch and hold it down
until the window reaches the desired
position. To close the window, pull
back on the window switch. Release
the switch when the window gets to
the position you want.
In the HI setting, the heater turns off
when the seat gets warm, and turns
back on after the seat’s temperature
drops.
In the LO setting, the heater runs
continuously. It does not cycle with
temperature changes.
If the engine is lef t idling f or an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters, even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly, because it draws
large amounts of current f rom the
battery.
Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:
Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. The passenger seat is
only heated in the seat bottom
because of the side airbag cutof f
system.
Seats, Power Windows
Power Windows
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MAIN SWITCH
DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.
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If equipped
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower either
window. To open a window, push the
switchdownandholdit.Releasethe
switch when you want the window to
stop. Pull back on the switch and
hold it to close the window.Thewindowsoperateforupto10
minutes after you turn off the
ignition switch. Opening either door
cancels this f unction.
The driver’s armrest has a master
power window control panel. To
open the passenger’s window, push
down on the switch and hold it down
until the window reaches the desired
position. To close the window, pull
back on the window switch. Release
the switch when the window gets to
the position you want.
In the HI setting, the heater turns off
when the seat gets warm, and turns
back on after the seat’s temperature
drops.
In the LO setting, the heater runs
continuously. It does not cycle with
temperature changes.
If the engine is lef t idling f or an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters, even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly, because it draws
large amounts of current f rom the
battery.
Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:
Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. The passenger seat is
only heated in the seat bottom
because of the side airbag cutof f
system.
Seats, Power Windows
Power Windows
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MAIN SWITCH
DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.
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If the power windows do not operate
properly af ter resetting, have your
vehicle checked by your dealer.Pull and hold the driver’s window
switch to close the window
completely, then hold the switch
f or about 2 seconds.
Start the engine. Push down and
hold the driver’s window switch
until the window is f ully open.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
driver’s window f use is removed, the
AUTO f unction could be disabled. If
the power window system needs to
be reset af ter reconnecting the
battery or installing the f use, do this: Only on the driver’s window,
the auto reverse f unction is disabled
when you continuously pull up the
switch.
If the driver’s
window runs into any obstacle while
it is closing automatically, it will
reverse direction, and then stop. To
close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
When you push the MAIN switch in,
the switch is OFF, and the
passenger’s window cannot be raised
or lowered. To cancel this f eature,
push on the switch again to get it to
pop out. Keep the MAIN switch off
whenyouhavechildreninthe
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the window
unintentionally.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it.
To open the driver’s
window f ully, push the window
switch f irmly down, then release it.
The window automatically goes
down all the way. To stop the
window f rom going all the way down,
pull back on the window switch
brief ly.
To close the driver’s window f ully,
pull back the window switch f irmly,
then release it. The window
automatically goes all the way up. To
stop the window f rom going all the
way up, push down on the window
switch brief ly.
To open or close the driver’s window
partially, push down or pull back on
the window switch lightly and hold it.
The window will stop when you
release the switch. 1. 2.
Power Windows
AUTO REVERSE
AUTO
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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