HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2009 8.G Owners Manual

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.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
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. 3.
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Mirrors
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
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ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
SELECTOR SWITCH
TAB
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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 def ogger on
and off.To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. 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 ).
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Heated Mirrors
Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if
the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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Interior Convenience Items
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COIN BOX CENTER POCKETGLOVE BOX
BEVERAGE HOLDERS VANITY MIRROR
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
COAT HOOK
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
: If equipped USB ADAPTER CABLE
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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.
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. 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.
On models without navigation systemBeverage Holders
Console Compartment
A ccessory Power Socket Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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.
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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 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.
If you do not open any door af ter you
unlock the driver’s door or remove
the key from the ignition switch, the
light(s) f ades out in about 30
seconds.
Ceiling L ight
Spotlights
Interior Lights
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DOOR ACTIVATED
ON
OFF
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The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you have an optional
audio system, ref er to the operating
instructions that came with it.)
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle..............................
Climate Control .104
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Audio System .110
Audio System (Models without ...................
navigation system) .112
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .113
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Adjusting the Sound .115
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Playing the XM
Radio .116
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Playing a Disc .121
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Disc Player Error Messages .128
Optional Disc Changer Error
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Messages .129
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PlayinganiPod
.130
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iPod
Error Messages .138
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .139
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .146
Audio System (Models with ...................
navigation system) .147
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .148
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Playing the XM
Radio .151
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Adjusting the Sound .158
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Playing a Disc .160
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Disc Player Error Messages .169
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Playing a PC Card .170
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PC Card Error Messages .182 ............................
PlayinganiPod
.183
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iPod
Error Messages .192
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .193
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .203
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AM/FM Radio Reception .204
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Protecting Your Discs .206
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Radio Thef t Protection .209
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Remote Audio Controls .210
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Auxiliary Input Jack .211
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Setting the Clock .212
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Security System .213
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Cruise Control .214
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.217
Features
Features
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Climat e Cont rol
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTONFAN CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
DIAL AUTO BUTTON
MODE CONTROL BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON
FRESH AIR BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
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Only on models equipped withNavigation System
The climate control system f or your
vehicle can also be operated using
the voice control system. See the
NavigationsectioninyourQuick
Start Guide f or an overview of this
system and the Navigation System
manual f or complete details.
The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select. You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in f ull automatic
mode. All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled.
Making any manual selection causes
thewordAUTOinthedisplaytogo
out.
Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
Set the desired temperature by
turning the temperature control
dial. You will see AUTO in the
system’s display.
Press the AUTO button. The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature to your pref erence.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit ( ) or its upper limit
( ), the system runs at f ull
cooling or heating only. It does not
regulate the interior temperature.
In cold weather, the fan will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air.
In ‘‘AUTO’’ mode, the air conditioner
may not work if the humidity inside
the vehicle is low. To activate the air
conditioner, press A/C button.
Voice Control System Semi-automatic Operation
Using A utomatic Climate Control Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial
Climat e Cont rol
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Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and def roster vents at
the base of the windshield.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
In AUTO mode, the system controls
the airf low direction automatically
between the dashboard vents and
the f loor vents.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.
When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
To select recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
When the f lesh air indicator is on, air
is brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle. Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Use the mode control buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
corner vents in all modes.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. When you select , the
system automatically switches to
f resh air mode.
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Recirculation Button
Fresh Air Button
Mode Control Button
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Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system. Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed. you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to
maximum speed in f resh air mode. Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry and
can prevent the windows f rom
f ogging up.
Select .
When you select , the system
automatically switches to the fresh
air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial. This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
Turn the fan on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then releases it
through vents near the rear window.
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If the interior is very warm,
Climat e Cont rol
Ventilation
Using the HeaterUsing the A /C Dehumidif y the Interior
Features
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