HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2006 (in English) Manual PDF

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MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low speed
HI High speed
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 length of the wiper
interval is varied automatically
according to the vehicle’s speed.
If youturnittotheshortestdelay,
the wipers will change to low
speed operation when the vehicle
speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h). Vary the delay by turning the INT
TIME ring. The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed. Pull the
wiper control lever toward you,
andholdit.Thewashersspray
until you release the lever. The
wipers run at low speed, then
complete one more sweep af ter
you release the lever.
While the vehicle is stopped and in
gear, the wipers sweep the
windshield whenever you remove
your f oot f rom the brake pedal.
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On EX models and Canadian LX
model
Windshield Wipers and Washers
OFF MIST
INT LO
HI
Windshield Washer
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Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights.
Turn signal
Of f
Parking and interior lights
Headlights
High beams
Flashhighbeams Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position. Push the lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
high beam indicator will come on
(see page ). Pull it back to return
to low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
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Turn Signal
Headlights
High Beams
Turn Signal and Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
The buttons under the lef t side vent
control the brightness of the
instrument panel. Push the or
button to adjust the brightness.Pushthebuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both turn
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled.
With the headlight switch of f , only
the high beam headlights come on
with reduced brightness when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
Separate adjustments can be made
when the headlights are on and of f .
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
Daytime Running L ightsInstrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL BUTTONS
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The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn the
def ogger on again when you restart
the vehicle.Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of 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.
Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see page . 97
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On Canadian LX and EX models
Rear Window Def ogger Steering Wheel A djustment
Rear Window Def ogger, Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Canadian
LX and EX
models
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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Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Move the steering wheel up or
down, and in or out to the desired
position. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
the 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, down, in,
and out.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.
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2. 3.
Steering Wheel A djustment, K eys and L ocks
Keys and Locks
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U.S. EX model
MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER VALET
KEY
(Gray)
KEY
NUMBER
TAG
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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.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your set of keys.
You will need this key number if you
ever have to get a key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks. The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk and trunk release
handle locked when you leave your
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
f acility.
On DX model
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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KEY
NUMBER
TAG
MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER VALET
KEY
(Gray)KEY
NUMBER
TAG
DX model
VALET
KEY
(Gray)
MASTER
KEY
(Black)
All LX models, and Canadian DX-G and
EX models
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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.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. 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.
If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your 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 your
dealer.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on
brief ly, then go of f . If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position, remove the key,
reinsert it, and turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position again.
Immobilizer System
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, push it in slightly. If
your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must
also be in park. You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power socket in this
position. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or
the ACCESSORY (I) position and
open the driver’s door. Remove the
key to turn of f the beeper.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must be
in Park bef ore you can remove the
key f rom the ignition switch.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
Ignition Switch
ON (II)
LOCK (0) A CCESSORY (I)
ST A RT (III)
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Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.
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Each door has a lock tab next to the
inside door handle. Pull the tab out
to lock the door, and push it in to
unlock the door.Each f ront door has a master door
lock switch. Either switch locks and
unlocks all doors. Push the top of the
switch to lock all doors; push the
bottom to unlock them.
To lock any passenger’s door when
getting out of the vehicle, pull the
lock tab out, and close the door. To
lock the driver’s door, pull and hold
the outside door handle, then pull
the lock tab out. Release the handle,
then close the door.
To lock any door when getting out of
the vehicle, pull the lock tab out, and
close the door.
With the driver’s door open and the
key in the ignition, both door lock
switches are disabled. They are not
disabled if the driver’s door is closed.
Pushing the switch down on the
open passenger’s door will lock all
doors.
The lock tab on each door locks and
unlocks that door. Pulling out on the
driver’s door lock tab locks all doors
(except DX models). To unlock the
driver’s door f rom the outside, turn
the key and release it. If you turn it
again, all the doors unlock.
If equipped
On DX models
On all models except DX
Door L ocks
Power Door L ocks
L ockout Prevent ion
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MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
LOCK TAB
To lock
To unlock To lock
To unlock
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The auto door locking f eature has
two (manual transmission) or three
(automatic transmission) possible
settings: Your vehicle has two custom door
lock settings: auto door locking and
auto door unlocking. Make all
settings bef ore you start driving.
The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear f rom accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the door
cannot be opened f rom the inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, push the lock
tab in, and use the outside door
handle. The doors lock when the vehicle
speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h).
This is the def ault setting.
For manual transmission, go to
step 5. Set the parking brake. Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park (P) (automatic transmission),
and close the driver’s door.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
The auto door locking is
deactivated all the time.
The doors lock whenever you
move the shift lever out of the
Park position. 1.
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Locks all doors when the vehicle’s speed
reaches about 9 mph (15 km/h).
On models with automatic transmission
On LX and EX models
On LX and EX models
Door L ocks
Childproof Door L ocks
A uto Door L ocking A uto Door L ocking/UnlockingTo activate an auto door lock mode:
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LEVER
A/T models
Unlock
Lock
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