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

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 .58
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Indicator Lights .59 .............................................
Gauges .66
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Speedometer .66
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Tachometer .66
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Odometer .66
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Trip Meter .67
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Fuel Gauge .67
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Temperature Gauge . 68
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .69
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Headlights .70
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Turn Signals .72
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Windshield Wipers .72
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Windshield Washers . 73
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Hazard Warning .74
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Rear Window Def ogger . 74
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 75
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Steering Wheel Controls . 76
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Cruise Control .76
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Keys and Locks .79
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Keys .79
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Immobilizer System . 80
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Ignition Switch .82
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Door Locks .83
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Power Door Locks .84 ...................
Remote Transmitter . 85
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Childproof Door Locks . 88
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Trunk .88
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Inside Trunk Opener . 89
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Seat Adjustments .90
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Front Seat Adjustments . 90
Driver’s Seat Height ..............................
Adjustment .91
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Driver’s Seat Armrest . 91
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Head Restraints .92
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Folding Rear Seat .93
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Power Windows .95
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Moonroof .97
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Mirrors .98
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 98
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Parking Brake .99
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Glove Box .100
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Beverage Holder .101
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Console Compartment . 101
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Coin Box .102
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Center Pocket .102
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Accessory Power Socket . 102
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Interior Lights .103
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Ceiling Light .103
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Spotlights .104
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Courtesy Lights .104
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols57

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.

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Your car has several convenient
storage areas so you can stow cargo
saf ely.
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your car’s handling, stability and
operation and make it unsafe. Before
carrying any type of cargo, be sure to
read the f ollowing pages. The glove box, and the pockets in
the front doors and seat-back, are
designed f or small, lightweight items.
The trunk is intended f or larger,
heavier items. In addition, the back
seatcanbefoldeddowntoallowyou
to carry more cargo or longer items.
Carrying Cargo
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Besureitemsplacedonthefloor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, or with the proper
operation of the seats.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If the lid is open, a
passenger could injure their knees
during a crash or sudden stop.
This f igure includes the total weight
of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories.
To f igure out how much cargo you
can carry:
Add up the weight of all occupants.
The f inal number is the total weight
of cargo you can carry. The maximum load for your car is
850 lbs (395 kg).
Subtract the total f rom 850 lbs
(395 kg). Do not put any items on top of the
trunk panel. They can block your
viewandbethrownaroundthecar
during a crash.
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Load Limit
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving170
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this
manual.

The air conditioning f ilter removes
pollen and dust that is brought in
f rom the outside through the heating
andcoolingsystem.To replace it:
This f ilter should be replaced every
30,000 miles (48,000 km) under
normal conditions. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air f rom industry and
diesel-powered vehicles. Replace it
more of ten if air f low f rom the
heating and cooling system becomes
less than usual.
The air conditioning f ilter is located
behind the glove box.
Open the glove box. Remove the
hooks on the side panels by pulling
out on the tabs. Pivot the glove
box out of the way. Remove the air conditioning f ilter
cover by pushing in on the lock tab,
then pulling the cover toward you.
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Maint enance
Replacement
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Remove the f irst f ilter by pulling it
straight out of the air conditioning
unit. Remove the second f ilter by
sliding it to the lef t, then pulling it
out.Install the new f ilters. Reinstall the
cover.
Pivot the glove box up into
position. Reinstall the hooks into
thesidepanelof theglovebox.
Close the glove box.
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 166
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Gasohol .296
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Gasoline .160
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement . 160
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Tank, Filling the .161
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Gas Station Procedures . 161
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
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Fuel .67
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Speedometer .66
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Tachometer .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 179
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .176
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Glass Cleaning .258
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Glove Box .100
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 243
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74Headlights
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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High Beam Indicator . 63
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Reminder Beeper .70
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 243
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Turning on .70
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Head Restraints .92
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Heating and Cooling .106
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High Altitude, Starting at . 175
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High-Low Beam Switch . 70
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High-mount Brake Light . 247
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Hood Latch .222
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Hood, Opening the .162
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Horn .69
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Hydraulic Clutch .219
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Hydroplaning .189
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Jacking up the Car .263
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Jack, Tire .263
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Jump Starting .270
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Keys .79
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 290
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .79
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Switch .82
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Timing Control System . 299
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Important Safety Precautions . 6Indicators, Instrument
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Panel .59
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Inf ant Restraint .30
Inf ant Seats .......................
Lower Anchorage .42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 234
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High Speed Driving . 235
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Normal Driving .235
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Inside Mirror .98
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Inspection, Tire .236
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Instrument Panel .2, 58
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Interior Cleaning .256
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Interior Lights .104
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Introduction .i
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