light HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2009 8.G Owners Manual

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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system, ref er to the navigation 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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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
SEL/RESET BUTTON PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.29)
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
CRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.66)
(P.65)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS HORN
AUXILIARY INPUT JACKACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.71)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS MIRROR CONTROLS HEATED MIRRORS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA
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SYSTEM OFF
SWITCH REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HEADLIGHTS/FOG LIGHTS /
TURN SIGNALS
(P.72,73)
(P.74)
(P.106)
(P.295)
(P.227) (P.219)(P.76) (P.75)
(P.107)
(P.75)
(P.110)
(P.224) (P.220)
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Your f ront airbags are also dual-
threshold airbags. Airbags with this
f eature have two deployment
thresholds that depend on whether
sensors detect the occupant is
wearing a seat belt or not.
If the occupant’s belt is ,
the airbag will deploy at a slightly
lower threshold, because the
occupant would need extra
protection.
If the occupant’s belt is , the
airbag will inf late at a slightly higher
threshold, when the airbag would be
needed to supplement the protection
provided by the seat belt.
In a crash, one stage will
ignite first, then the second stage
will ignite a split second later. This
provides longer airbag inf lation time
with a little less force.
In a crash, both stages
will ignite simultaneously to provide
the quickest and greatest protection.
Your f ront airbags are dual-stage
airbags. This means they have two
inf lation stages that can be ignited
sequentially or simultaneously,
depending on crash severity.
After a crash, you may see what
looks like smoke. This is actually
powder f rom the airbag’s surf ace.
Although the powder is not harmf ul,
people with respiratory problems
mayexperiencesometemporary
discomf ort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is saf e to do
so.
Af ter inf lating, the f ront airbags
immediately def late, so they won’t
interf ere with the driver’s visibility,
or the ability to steer or operate
other controls.
The total time for inflation and
def lation is one-tenth of a second, so
f ast that most occupants are not
aware that the airbags deployed until
they see them lying in their laps.
Dual-T hreshold A irbags
not lat chedlatched
Dual-Stage A irbags
less severe
more severe
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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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 .54
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Indicators .57
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Gauges .65
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Display Change Button .66
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Odometer .66
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Trip Meter .66
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .67
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Fuel Gauge .68
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Temperature Gauge .68
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Check Fuel Cap Message .68
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Maintenance Minder .69
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .70
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .71
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Turn Signals and Headlights .72
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Fog Lights .73
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Hazard Warning Button .75
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Rear Window Def ogger .75
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .76
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Keys and Locks .77
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Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79 ......................................
Door Locks .80
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Power Door Locks .81
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .82
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Remote Transmitter .87
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Trunk .91
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Emergency Trunk Opener .92
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Seats .93
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Seat Heaters .101
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Power Windows .102
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Moonroof .104
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Mirrors .106
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Parking Brake .107
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Interior Convenience Items .108
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Beverage Holders .109
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Console Compartment .109
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Glove Box .109
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Coat Hook .110
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Accessory Power Sockets .110
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Vanity Mirror .111
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Sun Visor .112
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Interior Lights .113
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Ceiling Light .113
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Spotlights .113
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Courtesy Light .114
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Canadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page60) next to the immobilizer system indicator.
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
DX,DX-G(Canada),LX,EX,EX-L
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LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATORANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.63)(P.57)
(P.64)
(P.58) PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.59)
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.63)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.61)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P.64)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR(P.61)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P.63)
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
(P.63)
: If equipped
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.58)
(P.59)
(P.63)
(P.62)
(P.62)
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
VEHICLE
STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.62)
(P.57,361)
(P.57,361)
(P.57,362) (P.60,303) (P.58,363)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
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REV LIMIT INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
: If equipped PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.63)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.60)(P.64)
(P.61)
(P.64)
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.61)
(P.59)(P.57)
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.58)
(P.61)
(P.62)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR (P.59)
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.58)
(P.62)
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P.63)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.57,361)
(P.57,361)
(P.57,362) (P.60,303) (P.58,363)
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If you turn the steering wheel to the
f ull lef t or right position repeatedly
while stopping or driving at very low
speed, you may f eel slightly harder
steering due to overheating of the
steering gearbox.
Continuously driving under those
conditions could damage the power
steering system.This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in f or scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the information display. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and goes of f
af ter the engine starts. If it comes on
at any other time, there is a problem
in the electric power steering system.
If this happens, stop the vehicle in a
saf e place, and turn of f the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will not turn
of f immediately. If it does not go of f
after driving a short distance, or
comes back on again while driving,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be of f , making the
vehicle harder to steer.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Si and Canadian DX-G with manual
t ransmission models
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If this indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position and release the parking
brake, it means there is a problem
withtheDRL.Theremayalsobea
problem with the high beam
headlights. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).This indicator comes on if either
door is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this indicator
(see page ).
This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
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 LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will stay on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Canadian models only
If equipped
High Beam IndicatorDoor-open Indicator
T runk-open Indicator L ights On Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount.This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In
severe driving conditions, such as
very hot weather or a long period of
uphill driving, the reading may rise
intotheupperhalfofthegauge.Ifit
reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull
safely to the side of the road. See
page f or instructions and
precautions on checking the engine
cooling system.Your vehicle’s onboard diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The f irst time a leak is detected
a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the information display.
Turn the engine of f , and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. The message should go
off after several days of normal
driving once you tighten or replace
the f uel f ill cap. To scroll to another
display, press the SEL/RESET
button. The ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’
message will appear each time you
restart the engine until the system
turns the message of f .
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Fuel Gauge T emperature Gauge Check Fuel Cap Message
Gauges
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Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
HORNHEATED MIRRORS
REMOTE
AUDIO
CONTROLS PASSENGER’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.71)
(P.29)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA
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SYSTEM OFF SWITCH AUDIO SYSTEM
HEADLIGHTS/FOG LIGHTS /
TURN SIGNALS
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL (P.269)
(P.76) (P.224)
(P.220)(P.110)(P.75)
(P.107)
(P.75) (P.121)
(P.227)
(P.74)
(P.106)
(P.295) (P.72,73)
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Push down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder.
This indicator stays on if you leave
the lights on and turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or
LOCK (0) position. If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
Push the lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
high beam indicator will come on
(see page ). Pull the lever back to
return to the low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
Turn signal
Of f
Parking and instrument panel
lights
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on
If equipped
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Turn Signal
Headlights On
High Beams
Turn Signals and Headlights
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