HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2001 Owner's Manual (in English)

Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirror right, lef t, up or down.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns of f the
adjustment switch so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.
Adjust the outside mirrors with the
adjustment switch on the lef t side of
the dashboard:
Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
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.
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Mirrors
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
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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 light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is f ully
released (see page ).
The outside mirrors are heated to re-
move fog and frost. With the ignition
switchON(II),turnontheheaters
by pressing the button. The light in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off.
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Parking Brake
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Driving the car with the parking brake
applied can damage the rear brakes
and axles.

Open the glove box by squeezing the
handle. Close it with a f irm push.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Glove Box
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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.

Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holder. A spilled liquid that
is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can also
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.Squeeze the handle and slide the
console compartment lid backward
to access the compartment.
A beverage holder for rear seat
passengers is in the back of the
console. To use it, pivot the lid down.OnEXmodelinU.S.,andLXmodelin
Canada
On EX model in U.S.
Beverage Holder
Console Compartment
Beverage Holder, Console Compartment
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The coin box is located under the air
vent. To open the coin box, pull the
bottom edge. Close it with a f irm
push.The center pocket is located under
the audio system. To open the lid,
pull it down. Close it with a f irm push.To use the accessory power socket,
pull up the cover. The ignition switch
must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON
(II).
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.On EX model in U.S.
Coin Box, Center Pocket, A ccessory Power Socket
CoinBox
CenterPocket AccessoryPowerSocket
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The ceiling light has a three-position
switch. In the OFF position, the light
does not come on. In the center
position, the ceiling light comes on
when you open any door. In the ON
position, the ceiling light stays on
continuously.The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) comes on when
you remove the key f rom the ignition
switch. If you do not open a door, the
light stays on, then f ades out in
about 10 seconds.
Your car also has a f ront ceiling light
between the sun visors. The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) also comes on
when you unlock the door with the
key or the remote transmitter (see
page ).
85On EX model in U.S.
Ceiling L ight
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols103
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Turn on the spotlight by pushing the
button next to each light. Push the
button again to turn it off. You can
use the spotlights at all times.Your car also has a courtesy light in
the ignition switch. This light comes
on when you open the driver’s door.
It remains on f or several seconds
af ter the door is closed.
Turn on the spotlight by pushing the
lens. Push the lens again to turn it
of f . You can use the spotlights at all
times.
On EX model in U.S.
On EX model in U.S.
On LX model in U.S. and Canada
Interior Lights
Spotlights Courtesy L ights
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ÎThe heating and air conditioning
systems in your Honda provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, ref er to the
operating instructions that came
with it.) .....................
Heating and Cooling .106
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What Each Control Does . 106
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How to Use the System . 108
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To Turn Everything Of f . 113
Audio System (U.S. and ........................
Canadian DX) .114
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Operating the Radio . 114
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Adjusting the Sound . 118
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Audio System Lighting . 119
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Digital Clock .119
Operating the Optional Cassette .....................................
Player .120
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Tape Search Functions . 121
Operating the Optional .............
CD Player/Changer . 123
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Audio System (U.S. LX) . 126
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Operating the Radio . 126
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Adjusting the Sound . 130
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Audio System Lighting . 131
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Digital Clock .131
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .132
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Tape Search Functions . 133
Operating the Optional .............
CD Player/Changer . 135Audio System (U.S. EX and
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Canadian LX) .138
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Operating the Radio . 138
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Adjusting the Sound . 142
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Audio System Lighting . 143
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Digital Clock .143
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Radio Frequencies . 144
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Radio Reception .145
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Operating the CD Player . 147
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Operating the CD Changer . 149
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Protecting Compact Discs . 150
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CD Player Error Indications . 151
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .152
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .153
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Tape Search Functions . 154
Caring f or the Cassette .....................................
Player .156
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Thef t Protection .157
Air conditioning is standard on LX
andEXmodelsintheU.S.,andLX
model in Canada. It is optional on
other models.
Comf ort and Convenience Features
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Proper use of the Heating and
Cooling system can make the
interior dry and comf ortable, and
keep the windows clear f or best
visibility.
If your car does not have air
conditioning, it can be installed at
any time. Your dealer can install a
Genuine Honda air conditioning
system that meets Honda’s high
quality standards and is designed to
exactly f it your car. Please contact
your dealer f or more inf ormation.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the f an’s speed, which increases air
flow.This button controls the source of
the air going into the system. When
the indicator in this button is lit, air
from the car’s interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off,
air is brought in f rom outside the car
(Fresh Air mode).
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the air flow. This button turns the air condi-
tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
in the button lights when the A/C is
on.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
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Standard f or LX and EX models in the
U.S., and DX and LX models in CanadaOptional f or other models
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Heating and Cooling
Recirculation Button
What Each Control Does
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
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Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. Air f low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. Air f low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard. Use the MODE control dial to select
the vents the air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
vents in all modes.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to Fresh Air
mode.When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Mode Control Dial
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