lock HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2004 7.G User Guide

To activate the lockable retractor,
slowly pull the shoulder part of the
belt all the way out until it stops,
then let the belt f eed back into the
retractor.
Af ter the belt has retracted, tug on
it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
thebeltout,itisnotlocked,and
you will need to repeat these steps.Af ter conf irming that the belt is
locked,thengrabtheshoulder
part of the belt near the buckle
andpulluptoremoveanyslack
f rom the lap part of the belt.
Remember, if the lap part of the
belt is not tight, the child seat will
not be secure.
Pushandpullthechildseat
f orward and f rom side to side to
verif y that it is f irmly secured. If
the child seat is not secure,
unlatch the belt, allow it to retract
f ully, then repeat these steps.
To remove slack, it may help to
putweightonthechildseat,or
push on the back of the seat while
pulling up on the belt. To deactivate the locking
mechanism and remove a child seat,
unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat
belt, and let the belt f ully retract.
2. 3.
4.
5.
Installing a Child Seat
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 50
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 51
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Gauges . 57
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Odometer/Trip Meter . 57
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Fuel Gauge . 57
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Temperature Gauge . 58
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel . 59
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 60
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 62
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Hazard Warning Button . 62
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Rear Window Def ogger . 62
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 63
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Keys and Locks . 64
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Immobilizer System . 65
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Ignition Switch . 66
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Door Locks . 67
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Power Door Locks . 67
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Hatch . 68
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Remote Transmitter . 69
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Seats . 71
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Cargo Area Cover . 75
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Power Windows . 76
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Moonroof . 78
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Mirrors . 79 .................................
Parking Brake . 80
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Interior Lights . 81
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Interior Convenience Items . 82
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Beverage Holders . 83
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Glove Box . 83
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Accessory Power Sockets . 83
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Console Compartment . 83
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols 49
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Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols
50 MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE M/T
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
GAUGES
INSTRUMENT PANEL
(P. 51)
(P. 57)
(P. 79)
(P. 67)
(P. 76)
(P. 111) (P. 90)
(P. 86)
(P. 112) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET(P. 124)
(P. 83)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in thetext.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Instrument Panel Indicators
51
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
HATCH-OPEN INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED
INDICATOR
(P. 53) (P. 54)
(P. 56) (P. 53)
(P. 54)
(P. 55)
(P. 54)
(P. 52)
(P. 52)
(P. 55)
(P. 53, 179)
(P. 52, 177)
(P. 52, 177)
(P. 53, 178) SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
(P. 52)
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but not
anti-lock. For complete inf ormation,
see page .
This indicator is located in the f uel
gauge. If the indicator glows, it
means you should ref uel soon. This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
Thiscomesonwhenyousetthe
cruise control. See page f or
inf ormation on operating the cruise
control.
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105Canadian model only
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Low Fuel Indicator Washer Level Indicator
Cruise Control IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
54LOW FUEL INDICATOR
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This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition to ON (II)
and goes off after 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 turned of f ,
making the vehicle harder to steer.
If the power steering system
overheats while driving, the assisting
power is reduced and steering may
f eel slightly harder.This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will go of f if you
have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low
HI High
Windshield Washers Push the right lever up or down to
select a position.
The wipers are not activated.The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
The wipers run at low speed.The wipers operate every
f ew seconds. In low speed and
high speed, the wipers run
continuously.
The wipers run at high speed. Pull the
wiper control lever toward you and
hold it. The washers spray until
you release the lever. The wipers
run at low speed, then complete
one more sweep af ter you release
the lever. Rotate clockwise to turn the rear
window wiper ON.
Hold past ON to turn the window
wiper on and the window washer
to spray.
OFF
Rotate counterclockwise to turn
the window wiper on and the
window washer to spray.
1.2.3.4.5.6.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Inst rument s and Cont rolsOFF
MIST LO
INT HI
Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper and Washer
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Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
To adjust the steering wheel upward
or downward:
Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down. Move the steering wheel so it
points to your chest, not toward
yourface.Makesureyoucansee
the instrument panel gauges and
indicators.
Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
1.
4.
3.
2.
See page f or important saf ety
inf ormation about how to properlyposition the steering wheel. 16
Rear Window Def ogger, Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Steering Wheel A djustment
63
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.
The valet key works only in the
ignition, the door locks and hatch.Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
64 KEY
NUMBERTAG
MASTER
KEYS
(Black) VALET
KEY
(Gray)
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The Immobilizer System protects
your vehicle f rom thef t. If an
improperly-coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine’s f uel
system is disabled.If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your Honda dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undriveable.
If you have lost your key and cannot
start your engine, contact a Honda
dealer.
When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the Immobilizer System
indicator should come on f or a f ew
seconds, then go out. If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert
it, and turn the switch to ON (II)
again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
f ob) is near the ignition switch when
you insert the key.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, includinginterf erence that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance 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 causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Immobilizer Syst em
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