HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2007 8.G Owners Manual

To replace the battery:Remove the screw at the base of
the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver.
Separate the transmitter by prying
its middle seam with your
f ingernail. Inside the transmitter, separate
the inner cover f rom the keypad
by releasing the two tabs on the
cover.
Battery type: CR1616 If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors,
replace the battery as soon as
possible.
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Remote Transmitter
Replacing the Transmitter
Battery
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SCREWBATTERY
U.S. model is shown
U.S. model is shown TAB

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To adjust the seat forward or
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s front edge. Move
the seat to the desired position, and
releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat
to make sure it is locked in position.
Remove
the old battery from the
back of the inner cover, and note
the polarity. Make sure the
polarity of the new battery is the
same ( side facing down), then
insert it into the back of the cover.
An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environmen t.
Always confirm local regulations
for battery disposal.
Install the parts in reverse order. Make all adjustments bef ore you
start driving.
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See pages f or important saf ety inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs.
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 undesiredoperation.
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. 1311
Remote Transmitter, Seats
FrontSeatAdjustments
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To change the seat-back angle of the
front seat, pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat bottom.
Once a seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and forth to make sure it
is locked in position. The
height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. To raise the seat,
repeatedly pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat cushion. To lower
the seat, push the lever down
repeatedly. Your
vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers from whiplash and other
injuries.
They are most effective when you
adjust them so the back of the
occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint.
See page f or important saf ety
inf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints. 13
Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Head Restraints
Seats
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The head restraints adjust f or height.
You need both hands to adjust a
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 lid of the console compartment
canbeusedasanarmrestbymoving
it f orward and backward. Make sure
the armrest is securely latched.
When a passenger is seated in the
rear center seating position, make
sure the center head restraint is
adjusted to its highest position.
Make sure your passenger’s hands
orfingersareawayfromthearmrest
bef ore moving it. Armrest
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Rear Center Position
RELEASE BUTTON
RELEASE BUTTON

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If the MAIN switch is OFF, the
passenger windows cannot be raised
or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch
off whenyouhavechildreninthe
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the
windows unintentionally. To open or close the
driver’s window, push or pull the
window switch firmly down or up to
the second detent, and release it.
The window will automatically go
down or up all the way. To stop the
window, pull or push the window
switch brief ly.
If the driver’s
window senses 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.
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.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower any
window. To open the window, push
the switch down and hold it. Release
the switch when you want to stop the
window. To close the window, pull
back on the switch and hold it.
Thewindowsoperateforupto10
minutes after you turn off the
ignition switch. Opening either f ront
door cancels this f unction. AUTO
AUTO REVERSE
Power Windows
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DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN 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.

Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.
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Mirrors
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SELECTOR SWITCH
TAB
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

On Canadian models
The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window defogger on
and off. To
apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up fully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ). 58
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Heated Mirrors Parking Brake
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HEATED MIRROR BUTTONPARKING BRAKE LEVER
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles. A beeper will sound
if the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.

Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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COIN BOX CENTER POCKETGLOVE BOX
BEVERAGE HOLDERS VANITY MIRROR
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
COAT HOOK

Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.To open the console compartment,
pull up on the lever, and lif t the lid.
To close, lower the lid, and push it
down until it latches.
Open the f ront beverage holder by
sliding its cover backward. Another accessory power socket is in
the center console compartment.
When more than one socket is being
used, the combined power rating of
the accessories should be 120 watts
or less (10 amps).
Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push.
This socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). It will not power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Beverage Holders Console Compartment
Glove Box
A ccessory Power Socket
Interior Convenience Items
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LEVER
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

Open any door.
Unlock the doors with the key or
remote transmitter.
Remove the key from the ignition.The f ront ceiling light has two
spotlights. Push the spotlight lenses
to turn them on and off.
The ceiling light has a three-position
switch; ON, Door Activated, and
OFF. In the Door Activated (center)
position, the light comes on when
you: If you do not open either door af ter
you unlock the driver’s door or
remove the key from the ignition
switch, the light f ades out in about
30 seconds.
If you leave either door open without
the key is in the ignition switch, the
ceiling light will go of f af ter 3
minutes. After all doors are closed tightly, the
light dims slightly, then f ades out in
about 30 seconds.
Ceiling L ight Spotlights
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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DOOR ACTIVATED
ON
OFF