2010 Civic CoupeOwner’s Manual(Unlinked)This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be formatted for printing instead of web use. This is due t
************Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system, refer to the navigation system manual.To use the horn, press the center pad of the steer
The height of your driver’s seat isadjustable. To raise the seat bottom,repeatedly pull up the lever on theoutside of the seat cushion. To lowerthe se
To get into the rear seat on thepassenger’s side, push downward onthe release lever at the base of theseat-back or pull up on the seat-backadjustment
See page for important safetyinformation and a warning aboutimproperly positioning head restraints.13Your vehicle is equipped with headrestraints in a
When a passenger is seated in therear center seating position, thecenter head restraint should beadjusted up or down, to match thepassenger’s height.T
The driver’s and front passenger’sseats have active head restraints. Ifthe vehicle is struck severely fromthe rear, the occupant properlysecured with
The back of the rear seat folds downto give you direct access to the trunk.The seat-back can be released frominside the trunk.Remove any items from th
Make sure that the folded seat-backdoes not press against the frontpassenger’s seat, as this could causethe weight sensors to workimproperly.If the re
In the HI setting, the heater turns offwhen the seat gets warm, and turnsback on after the seat’s temperaturedrops.In the LO setting, the heater runsc
−Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position to raise or lower eitherwindow. To open a window, push theswitchdownandholdit.Releasetheswitch when y
−If your vehicle’s battery isdisconnected or goes dead, or thedriver’s window fuse is removed, theAUTO function could be disabled. Ifthe power window
−This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passengers. Itshows you how to use seat belts. Itexplains how your
−The moonroof can be tilted up in theback for ventilation, or it can be slidback into the roof. Use the switch onthe front ceiling to operate themoonr
− If themoonroof runs into any obstaclewhile it is closing automatically, itwill reverse direction and then stop.To close the moonroof, remove theobst
Push the appropriate edge of theadjustment switch to move themirrorright,left,up,ordown.The inside mirror has day and nightpositions. The night positi
To apply the parking brake, pull thelever up fully. To release it, pull upslightly, push the button, and lowerthe lever. The parking brakeindicator on
** ***Interior Convenience Items108VANITY MIRRORGLOVE BOXACCESSORYPOWER SOCKETCOAT HOOKCONSOLE COMPARTMENTBEVERAGE HOLDERSUN VISORCENTER POCKETSIDE PO
Be careful when you are using thebeverage holders. A spilled liquidthat is very hot can scald you or yourpassengers. Spilled liquids candamage the uph
Make sure the coat hook is closedwhen you are not using it. This hookis not designed for large or heavyitems.To use an accessory power socket,pull up
To use the vanity mirror on the backof the sun visor, pull up the cover.Make sure to put the socket coverback in place to prevent any smallforeign obj
To use the sun visor, pull it down.Whenusingthesunvisorfortheside window, remove the support rodfrom the clip, and swing it out.Make sure you put the
After both doors are closed tightly,the light dims slightly, then fades outin about 30 seconds.The ceiling light (with the switch inthe center positio
−You’ll find many safetyrecommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.Therecommendationsonthispageare the ones we consider to be
The spotlights have a two-positionswitch. In the DOOR position, thelights come on when you open eitherdoor. In the OFF position, the lightsdo not come
**The heating and air conditioningsystems in your vehicle provide acomfortable driving environment inall weather conditions.Air conditioning is option
****Vents, Heating, and A/C116MODE BUTTONSREAR WINDOWDEFOGGER BUTTON/HEATED MIRRORSFAN CONTROL DIALTEMPERATURE CONTROLDIALMAX A/C BUTTONAIR CONDITIONI
Turn this dial to increase or decreasethe fan speed and airflow.Turning this dial clockwise increasesthe temperature of the airflow.This button turns
Air flows from the floorvents.When you select , the systemautomatically switches to fresh airmode. If you switch the mode fromor to , the systemkeeps
Air conditioning places an extra loadon the engine. Watch the enginecoolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red zone,turn off the A
To remove fog from the inside of thewindows:Turning the fan speed control dial allthe way to the left shuts the systemoff.Keep the system off for shor
An audio system is standard on allmodels except the U.S. DX. Read theappropriate pages (as shown below)to use your vehicle’s audio system.For vehicles
To change the letter, select theprevious segment by pushing thebottom of the SEEK button.Turn the TUNE knob to change aletter.Push the top of the SEEK
Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system)Features123SCANBUTTONPOWER/VOLUMEKNOBPRESETBUTTONSTUNE KNOB TUNE KNOBPRESETBUTTONSPOWER/VOLU
Your vehicle is equipped with manyfeatures that work together toprotect you and your passengersduring a crash.However, you and your passengerscan’t ta
−−−You can use any of five methods tofind radio stations on the selectedband: tune, seek, scan, the presetbuttons, and auto select.Use the TUNE knob t
−−−Each side of the buttons(1 through 6) can store onefrequency on AM, and twofrequencies on FM.Press the A. SEL button. You will seeA. SEL flashing i
−−−−−−The SVC mode controls the volumebased on vehicle speed. The fasteryou go, the louder the audio volumebecomes. As you slow down, theaudio volume
XM is a registered trademark ofSirius XM Radio,Inc.XM Radio receives signals from twosatellites to produce clear, high-quality digital reception. It o
−−−You may experience periods whenXM Radio does not transmit theartist’s name and song titleinformation. If this happens, there isnothing wrong with y
−−−−−−The scan function givesyou a sampling of all channels whilein the channel mode. In the categorymode, only the channels within thatcategory are s
−−−The XM satellites are in orbit overthe equator; therefore, objects southof the vehicle may cause satellitereception interruptions. To helpcompensat
Depending on where you drive, youmay experience reception problems.Interference can be caused by any ofthese conditions:Driving on the north side of a
Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system)132TUNE KNOBLOAD INDICATORCD BUTTONPOWER/VOLUME KNOBTUNE KNOBPOWER/VOLUME KNOBSEEK/SKIP BUTTONEJECTBU
−−−−−−−−To load or play discs, the ignitionswitch must be in the ACCESSORY(I) or ON (II) position.Maximum layers(including ROOT): 8 layersCompatible w
−−−−Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.Seat belts are the single mosteffectivesafetydeviceforadultsandlarger children. (
>Each time you press the DISP button,the display shows you the text dataon a disc, if the disc was recordedwith text data.With the folder name, you wi
−−−−−CONTINUEDThis feature playsthe tracks within a disc (the fileswithin a folder in MP3 or WMAmode) in random order. To activaterandom play, press a
−−−In MP3 or WMA modeIn MP3 or WMA modeThisfeature, when activated, samples thefirst file in each folder on the disc.To activate folder scan, press th
−+−+Press the eject button ( ) toremove the disc. If you eject the disc,but do not remove it from the slot,the system will automatically reloadthe dis
CauseThe ejected disc will not be reloaded automatically.ErrorMessageThechartontherightexplainstheerror messages you may see in thedisplay while playi
ErrorMessageSolutionCauseThechartontherightexplainstheerror messages you may see in thedisplay while playing a disc.If you see an error message in the
Playing an iPod (Models without navigation system)EX, EX-L, Si and Canadian LX models140TUNE KNOBSEEK/SKIP BUTTONEX, EX-L, and Si modelsRDM (RANDOM) B
The audio system reads and playsplayable sound files on the iPod. Thesystem cannot operate an iPod as amass storage device. The system willonly play s
Do not connect your iPod using ahub.DonotkeeptheiPodinthevehicle. Direct sunlight and highheat will damage it.Do not use an extension cablebetween the
−>CONTINUEDIf the iPod indicator does not appearin the audio display, check theconnections, and try to reconnect theiPod a few times.If the audio syst
Your vehicle has a supplementalrestraint system (SRS) with frontairbags to help protect the heads andchests of the driver and a front seatpassenger du
−You can also select a file from theiPod menu: ALBUM (albums),SONG (songs), P-LIST (playlists),and ARTIST (artists), by using theTUNE knob. Push the T
−CONTINUEDFor example, with the album modeselected, turn the TUNE knob rightor left to select a different album.Turn to the right to skip to the nexta
−−This featureplays all available files in a selectedmode (playlists, artists, albums orsongs) in random order. To activatethis, press and release the
**You can disconnect the iPod at anytime when you see the ‘‘OK todisconnect’’ message in the iPoddisplay. With the AUX mode, you willsee a ‘‘USB NO DA
If you see an error message on theaudio display while playing an iPod,find the solution in the chart to theright. If you cannot clear the errormessage
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system)EX, EX-L, Si and Canadian LX modelsFeatures149TUNE KNOBSEEK/SKIP BUTTONEX, EX-L, a
**The recommended USB flashmemory devices are 256 MB orhigher, and formatted with the FATfile system. Some digital audioplayers may be compatible as w
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−Some versions of MP3, WMA, orAAC format may not be supported. Ifan unsupported file is found, theaudio unit displays UNSUPPORTED,then
>Connect the USB flash memorydevice to the USB adapter cablecorrectly and securely.Pull out the USB connector fromthe holder and remove the cablefrom
−−−−Use the SEEK/SKIP button while aUSB flash memory device is playingto select passages and change files.Each time you press andreleasethe sideoftheS
The rest of this section gives moredetailed information about how youcan maximize your safety.Remember, however, that no safetysystem can prevent all
−−−−Thisfeature plays the files in the selectedfolder in random order. To activatefolder random, press and release theRDM button (preset 3). You will
If you see an error message in thedisplay, see page .You can disconnect the USB flashmemory device at any time even ifthe USB mode is selected on thea
If you see an error message on theaudio display while playing a USBflash memory device, find thesolution in the chart to the right. Ifyou cannot clear
The audio system can also beoperated by voice control. See thenavigation system manual forcomplete details.Voice Control SystemAudio System (Models wi
−▲▼▲▼The ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.Turn the system on by pushing thepower/volume knob or the AM/FMbutton. Adjust
−−▲▼−Each preset button’s frequency isshown on the bottom of the audiodisplay.If you do nothing, the system willthen scan for the next strong stationa
−Press the AUDIO button to view theaudio control icons, then touch theAUTO SEL icon. You will see AUTOSEL flashing in the display, and thesystem goes
Playing the XM Radio (Models with navigation system)Features161TUNE BAR PRESET BUTTONSXM RADIO ICON MODE ICONPRESET CHANNELNUMBERSCAN BUTTONAUDIO BUTT
−XM is a registered trademark ofSirius XM Radio,Inc.XM Radio receives signals from twosatellites to produce clear, high-quality digital reception. It
−−−−▼▲Pick the preset button (icon) youwant for that channel. Press andhold the button (icon) until youhear a beep.In category mode, only channelswith
−Adjust the driver’s seat as far to therear as possible while allowing you tomaintain full control of the vehicle.Have a front passenger adjust theirs
▲▼Touch the CHANNEL LIST icon toswitch the display to the channel listwhich shows all channels in allcategories. Select and touch adesired channel.Rep
−−−−−−−CONTINUEDThe signal iscurrently too weak. Move the vehicleto an area away from tall buildings,and with an unobstructed view of thesouthern hori
The XM satellites are in orbit overthe equator; therefore, objects southof the vehicle may cause satellitereception interruptions. To helpcompensate f
Driving in tunnels.Driving on a road beside a verticalwall, steep cliff, or hill to the southof you.Driving on the lower level of amulti-tiered road.D
−−−−−Adjusts the bass.Adjusts the side-to-side strength of the sound.To adjust the left/right balance,touch the L or R icon.Adjusts thestrength of sou
− You can use the instrument panelbrightness control buttons to adjustthe illumination of the audio system(see page ). The audio systemilluminates whe
+−Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system)170SCAN BUTTONAUDIO BUTTONPOWER/VOLUMEKNOBOPEN BUTTONCD BUTTONREWIND BUTTONFAST FORWARDBUTTONCD ICONTU
−−−−−−−−You operate the disc player with thesame controls used for the radio. Toload or play discs, the ignition switchmust be in the ACCESSORY (I) or
The disc player is behind thenavigation screen. To use the discplayer, press the OPEN buttonbeside the screen. The screen foldsback, and the disc play
−−Push the AUDIO button beside thescreen to show the audio display andoperate the disc player.You can also operate the audiosystem without using the c
If you sit too close to the steeringwheel or dashboard, you can beseriously injured by an inflating frontairbag, or by striking the steeringwheel or d
−−−−▲▼−In MP3 or WMA modeIn MP3 or WMA mode In MP3 or WMA modeThis feature,when activated, replays all files inthe selected folder in the order theyar
−−CONTINUEDPressing either SKIP button (preset5 or 6) also turns off scan.The scan function samples all tracks(files in MP3 or WMA) in the orderthey w
▲▼Touch the Track List icon to switchthe display to the folder list, thenselect and touch a desired folder.The display changes to the file list.Then,
To remove a disc from the audio unit,fold back the screen by pressing theOPEN button (see page ). Pressthe disc eject button ( ) toremove the disc. If
▲▼Load the desired discs in themagazine, and load the magazine inthe changer according to theinstructions that came with the unit.If you select an emp
ErrorMessageCauseThechartontherightexplainstheerror messages you may see in thedisplay while playing a disc.If you see an error message in thedisplay
−+Playing a PC Card (Models with navigation system)180OPEN BUTTONAUDIO BUTTONSCAN BUTTONSKIP BUTTONSKIP BUTTONFAST FORWARDBUTTONREWIND BUTTONCD/XM BUT
−−−−You operate the PC card player withthe same controls used for the radioand the disc player. To load or play acard, the ignition switch must be int
−−−−Compatible with variable bitrateand multi-sessionMaximum layers(including ROOT): 8 layersIn WMA format, DRM (digital rightsmanagement) files canno
Therearethreeplaymodes:Folder,Artist, and Album. Touch the PLAYMODE icon, then choose one of themodes by touching its icon. When amode is selected, it
Adjust the driver’s head restraint sothe center of the back of your headrests against the center of therestraint.Reclining a seat-back so that theshou
To select a play mode, push theAUDIO button to show the audiodisplay, then touch the PLAY MODEicon on the display.Select the desired mode by touchingt
If you select ‘‘Play a New Track List,’’the system goes into the selectedplay mode immediately and begins toplay the files in order to the new list.To
−−−−−−−▲▼Each time you press andrelease (preset 6), the playerskips forward to the beginning of thenext file. Press and release(preset 5), to skip bac
−−The system then selects and playsfiles randomly. This continues untilyou deactivate each random play bypressing the RDM button again, oryou select a
▲▼In artist mode, the artist name is alsodisplayed on the right side of eachselectable icon. Select the desiredfile.To scroll through the display, tou
CONTINUEDTo select a desired icon with thejoystick, move it in the appropriatedirection, then press ENT.In album mode, the album name isalso displayed
▲▼Searching for a Song Title by Keyword Searching for a Song by Artist NameIn Title by Keyword mode, enter thetitle name, or any keyword, bytouching t
***Searching for a Song by Album NameSelect the Album icon, and thealbum list appears. Select the desiredalbum, and its song list is displayed.You can
If you see an error message in thedisplay while playing a PC card, findthesolutioninthecharttotheright.If you cannot clear the errormessage, take your
−+Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system)Features193JOYSTICKPOWER/VOLUMEKNOBMAP BUTTONiPod INDICATORCD/XM BUTTONREWIND BUTTONAUDIO BUTTONUSB I
This owner’s manual should be considereda permanent part of the vehicle and shouldremain with the vehicle when it is sold.The information and specific
This spreads the forces of a crashover the strongest bones in yourupper body.Insert the latch plate into the buckle,then tug on the belt to make sure
iPods compatible with your audiosystem using the USB adapter cableare:This audio system can select andplay the audio files on the iPodwiththe same con
Do not connect your iPod using ahub.DonotkeeptheiPodinthevehicle. Direct sunlight and highheat will damage it.Do not use an extension cablebetween the
If the iPod indicator does not appearin the audio display, check theconnections, and try to reconnect theiPod a few times.If the audio system still do
−−▲▼CONTINUEDEach time you press andrelease (preset 6), the playerskips forward to the beginning of thenext file. Press and release(preset 5), to skip
▲▼You can also select a file from theiPod menu: playlists, artists, albumsand songs. Press the AUDIO buttonto display the audio display on thenavigati
−CONTINUEDTo select a desired icon with thejoystick, move it in the appropriatedirection, then press ENT.If you select ‘‘ALL’’ on either theartists or
−−This featureplays all available albums from theselected item in the iPod menu list(playlists, artists, albums or songs)in random order. The tracks/f
*****To play the radio, press the AM/FMbutton or touch the FM1, FM2, AM,XM1 , or XM2 icon. Touch the CDicon to switch to the disc mode (if adisc is lo
If you see an error message on thescreen while playing an iPod, findthesolutioninthecharttotheright.If you cannot clear the errormessage, take your ve
−+Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)Features203POWER/VOLUMEKNOBAUDIO BUTTONUSB ICONRPT (REPEAT)BUTTONRDM (RANDOM)BUTTON
After all occupants have adjustedtheir seats and head restraints, andput on their seat belts, it is veryimportant that they continue to situpright, we
**This audio system can select andplay the audio files from a USB flashmemory device with the samecontrols used for the in-dash discplayer. To play a
−−−−−CONTINUEDDo not use a device such as a cardreader or hard drive as the deviceor your files may be damaged.Do not connect your USB flashmemory dev
−−−−−−−−−−−−Pull out the USB connector fromthe holder and remove the cablefrom the clip in the consolecompartment.Bitrate:48 320/VBR kbps (Max 384)Par
Connect the USB flash memorydevice to the USB adapter cablecorrectly and securely.When the USB device is connectedand the audio display is selected on
−−−▼▲Each time you press andrelease (preset 6), the playerskips forward to the beginning of thenext file. Press and release(preset 5), to skip backwar
▲▼CONTINUEDTouch the Track List icon to switchthe display to the folder list, thenselect and touch a desired folder.The display changes to the file li
−−You can select any type of repeat,random and scan modes with theRPT, RDM and SCAN buttons. Toconfirm the selected mode, press theAUDIO button to sho
−−−−This featureplays all the tracks/files in randomorder. To activate track random,press and release the RDM button(preset 2). You will see TRACKRAND
****To play the radio, press the AM/FMbutton or touch the FM1, FM2, AM,XM1 , or XM2 icon. Press the CDicon to switch to the disc mode (if adisc is loa
If you see an error message on thescreen while playing a USB flashmemory device, find the solution inthe chart to the right. If you cannotclear the er
If you are pregnant, the best way toprotect yourself and your unbornchild when driving or riding in avehicle is to always wear a seat belt,and keep th
How well the radio receives stationsis dependent on many factors, suchas the distance from the station’stransmitter, nearby large objects,and atmosphe
Radio signals, especially on the FMband, are deflected by large objectssuch as buildings and hills. Yourradio then receives both the directsignal from
Handle a disc by its edges; nevertouch either surface. Do not placestabilizer rings or labels on the disc.These, along with contaminationfrom fingerpr
The in-dash disc player/changer hasa sophisticated and delicatemechanism. If you insert a damageddisc as indicated in this section, itmaybecomestuckin
Small, irregular shaped discs Discs with scratches, dirty discsCD-R or CD-RW may not play dueto the recording conditions.Scratches and fingerprints on
▲▼+−+−+−+−If equippedCONTINUEDThree controls for the audio systemare mounted in the steering wheelhub. These let you control basicfunctions without re
+−+−In MP3 or WMA mode, you can usethe seek function to select folders.Press and hold the top ( ) of theCH button until you hear a beep toskip forward
Your vehicle’s audio system willdisable itself if it is disconnectedfrom electrical power for any reason.To make it work again, you mustenter a specif
Change the hours by pressing the H(preset 1) button until the numbersadvance to the desired time. Changethe minutes by pressing the M(preset 2) button
Once the security system is set,opening either door without usingthe key or the remote transmitter,the hood, or the trunk will cause thealarm to activ
If yourhands or arms are close to anairbag cover, they could be injuredif the airbag inflates.Objects onthe covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’could interfer
If equippedPush the CRUISE button on thesteering wheel. The CRUISEMAIN indicator on the instrumentpanel comes on.Cruise control allows you to maintain
You can increase the set cruisingspeed in any of these ways:Press and hold the RES/ACCELbutton. When you reach thedesired cruising speed, release theb
You can cancel cruise control in anyof these ways:Tap the brake or clutch pedal.Push the CANCEL button on thesteering wheel.Push the CRUISE button on
−−Bluetoothhandsfreelink.honda.comwww.honda.ca,On models with navigation systemHandsFreeLink (HFL)allows you to place and receivephone calls using voi
Press and release the HFL Talkbutton each time you want tomake a command. After the beep,speak in a clear, natural tone.Try to reduce all backgroundno
Onthemapscreen,youwillseea‘‘HFL’’ message on the screen.A notification that there is anincoming call, or HFL is in use, willappear on the navigation s
####How to Use HFLBluetoothHandsFreeLink230‘‘Phone Setup’’‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial’’‘‘Pair’’‘‘Edit’’‘‘Delete’’‘‘Jim Smith’’‘‘Set PairingCode’’The ignition s
CONTINUEDBluetoothHandsFreeLinkFeatures231‘‘Redial’’‘‘Transfer’’‘‘Mute’’‘‘Send’’‘‘Phonebook’’‘‘Store’’‘‘Edit’’‘‘Delete’’‘‘ReceiveContact’’‘‘List’’Pres
**BluetoothHandsFreeLink232‘‘Change Language’’‘‘Hands Free Help’’‘‘SystemSet up’’‘‘Tutorial’’‘‘Clear’’‘‘Auto Transfer’’‘‘Call Notification’’‘‘Security
To use HFL, you need to pair yourBluetooth-compatible cell phone tothe system.This command group is available forpaired cell phones.You cannot pair yo
Your seat belt system includes lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions.The front seat belts are alsoequipped with automatic seat belttensioners.If
Say ‘‘ .’’Say‘‘ ’’aftertheprompts.If there is more than one phonepaired to the system, HFL will askyou which phone’s name you wantto change. Follow th
Press and release the HFL Talkbutton before a command.Say ‘‘ .’’Say‘‘ ’’aftertheprompts.HFL will tell you which phone islinked to the system.Press and
You can make calls using any phonenumber or a name in the HFLphonebook. You can also redial thelast number called.Press and release the HFL Talkbutton
Select a phonebook you want tochoose a phone number from.If the phonebook you select is PIN-protected, you will need to enter thePIN to access it. See
Select the name. All the phonenumbers stored for that name willbe listed.To search for a specific name in thephonebook, enter the keyword foreither th
When you receive a call, an incomingcall notification (if activated) willplay and interrupt the audio systemif it is on.Press the HFL Talk button to a
#You can mute your voice to theperson you are talking to during acall.To mute your voice during a call,press and release the HFL Talkbutton and say ‘‘
Avoid using duplicate nameentries.Avoid using ‘‘home’’ as a nameentry.It is easier for HFL to recognize amultisyllabic or longer name. Forexample, use
Press and release the HFL Talkbutton before a command.Press and release the HFL Talkbutton before a command.Say ‘‘ .’’Say‘‘ ’’aftertheprompts.Say the
The lap and shoulder belt goes overyour shoulder, across your chest,and across your hips.To fasten the belt, insert the latchplate into the buckle, th
For safety, you should check thecondition of your seat belts regularly.Pull each belt out fully, and look forfrays, cuts, burns, and wear. Checkthat t
CONTINUEDAirbag System ComponentsAdditional Information About Your AirbagsDriver and Passenger Safety21(1)(8) (12) (8) (9) (17) (2) (13) (17)(11)(5)(4
Your airbag system includes:Automatic front seat belttensioners (see page ).Sensors that can detect amoderate to severe front impact orside impact.Two
During a frontal crash, your seat beltrestrains your lower body and torso,and the front airbag helps protectyour head and chest.Although both airbags
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is toread this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
Your front airbags are also dual-threshold airbags. Airbags with thisfeature have two deploymentthresholds that depend on whethersensors detect the oc
The driver’s advanced front airbagsystem includes a seat positionsensor under the seat. If the seat istoo far forward, the airbag willinflate with les
When the passenger airbag getsturned off by the weight sensors, a‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator inthe center of the dashboard comeson (see page ).
Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoffsystem designed primarily to protecta child riding in the front passenger’sseat.Although Honda does not encourage
In a moderate to severe side impact,sensors will detect rapid accelerationand signal the control unit toinstantly inflate the side curtainairbag and a
When you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position, this indicatorcomes on briefly then goes off. Thistells you the system is workingproperly.If
If the indicator comes on with nofront seat passenger and no objectson the seat, or with an adult ridingthere, something may be interferingwith the we
If water oranother liquid soaks into the seat-back, it can prevent the side airbagcutoff system from workingproperly.This could make thedriver’s seat
−−−Children depend on adults to protectthem. However, despite their bestintentions, many adults do not knowhow to protect childpassengers.If you have
−Whenever possible,larger children should sit in the backseat, on a booster seat if needed, andbe properly restrained with a seatbelt (see page for im
California Proposition 65 WarningThis product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birthdefects or other r
−To remind you of the passenger’sfront airbag hazards, and thatchildren must be properly restrainedin a back seat, your vehicle haswarninglabelsonthed
−Many parents say they prefer to putan infant or a small child in the frontpassenger seat so they can watch thechild, or because the child requiresatt
−Children who play in vehicles canaccidentally get trapped inside.Teach your children not to play inor around vehicles. Know how tooperate the emergen
An infant must be properlyrestrained in a rear-facing, recliningchild seat until the child reaches theseat maker’s weight or height limitfor the seat,
In any of these situations, westrongly recommend that you installthe child seat directly behind thefront passenger’s seat, move the seatas far forward
In seating positions and vehicles notequipped with LATCH, a LATCH-compatible child seat can be installedusing a seat belt.Whatever type of seat you ch
After selecting a proper child seatand a good place to install the seat,there are three main steps ininstalling the seat:All child seats must besecure
Place the child seat on the vehicleseat, then attach the seat to thelower anchors according to thechild seat maker’s instructions.Your vehicle is equi
Whatever type you have, followthe child seat maker’s instructionsfor adjusting or tightening the fit.Other LATCH-compatible seatshave a flexible-type
To activate the lockable retractor,slowly pull the shoulder part of thebelt all the way out until it stops,then let the belt feed back into theretract
−−−−−−Your safety, and the safety of others,is very important. And operating thisvehicle safely is an importantresponsibility.To help you make informe
After confirming that the belt islocked, grab the shoulder part ofthe belt near the buckle, and pullup to remove any slack from thelap part of the bel
A child seat with a tether can beinstalled in any seating position inthe back seat, using one of theanchorage points shown above.Since a tether can pr
When a child reaches therecommended weight or height limitfor a forward-facing child seat, thechild should sit in a back seat on abooster seat and wea
Does the shoulder belt crossbetween the child’s neck and arm?Is the lap part of the belt as low aspossible, touching the child’sthighs?Will the child
A child may continue using a boosterseat until the tops of their ears areeven with the top of the vehicle’s orbooster’s seat-back. A child of thisheig
If you decide that a child can safelyride up front, be sure to:Carefully read the owner’s manual,and make sure you understand allseat belt instruction
Your vehicle’s exhaust containscarbon monoxide gas. Carbonmonoxide should not enter thevehicle in normal driving if youmaintain your vehicle properly
CONTINUEDThese labels are in the locationsshown. They warn you of potentialhazards that could cause seriousinjury or death. Read these labelscarefully
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This section gives information aboutthe controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation ofyour vehicle. All the essentialcontrols are with
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**********If equipped:Control Locations54INSTRUMENT PANELINDICATORSGAUGES(P.55, 56)(P.65)MOONROOF SWITCHMIRROR CONTROLSPOWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCHA/T
******CONTINUEDCanadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page 60) next to the immobilizer system indicator.The
*The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for Canadian models are noted in the text.Instrument PanelSi56REV LIMIT INDICATORDOOR-OPEN INDICATORA
The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your vehicle. If this indicator comes on when theengine is running, the
This indicator has two functions:Itcomesonwhenyouturntheignition switch to the ON (II)position. It is a reminder to checkthe parking brake. A beeperso
This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position. If it comes on at any othertime, there is a
If you turn the steering wheel to thefull left or right position repeatedlywhile stopping or driving at very lowspeed, you may feel slightly harderste
This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position. If it comes on while driving,it indicates t
Ifitcomesonandstaysonatanyother time, or if it does not come onwhen you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position, there is aproblem with the VS
If this indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position and release the parkingbrake, it means there is a problemwiththeDRL
(fluid capacities and tire pressures)(main controls)(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)(heatin
If equippedThis indicator comes on when thesecurity system is set. See pagefor more information on thesecurity system.This indicator is located in the
**To switch the information displaybetween the odometer, trip meter,and outside temperature (ifequipped), and engine oil life andmaintenance service i
Press and hold the display changebutton until you hear a beep. Thespeedometer, trip meter, andodometer readings switch betweenmiles per hour (mph) and
±±−−−−−−−−This indicator displays the outsidetemperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.models) or Celsius (Canadianmodels). To see the outsidetemperature, press
This shows how much fuel you have.It may show slightly more or lessthan the actual amount.This shows the temperature of theengine’s coolant. During no
The information display in theinstrument panel shows you theengine oil life and maintenanceservice items when the ignitionswitch is in the ON (II) pos
**************To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.If equipped.Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the n
−−−−−−−−−**Push the right lever up or down toselect a position.MISTOFFINT IntermittentLO Low speedHI High speedWindshield washersThe wipers run at hig
−−−***Push down on thelever to signal a left turn and up tosignal a right turn. To signal a lanechange, push lightly on the lever,and hold it. The lev
Turn the fog lights on and off byturning the switch next to theheadlight switch.With the headlight switch off or inthe position, the high beamheadligh
A summary of the information youneed when you pull up to the fuelpump.A convenient reference to thesections in this manual.How to order manuals and ot
+−The buttons under the left side ventcontrol the brightness of theinstrument panel. Push the orbutton to adjust the brightness.Separate adjustments c
Make sure the rear window is clearand you have good visibility beforestarting to drive.The rear window defogger will clearfog, frost, and thin ice fro
Push the lever under the steeringcolumn all the way down.Push the lever up to lock thesteering wheel in position.Make sure you have securelylocked the
**The master key fits all the locks onyour vehicle. The valet key worksonly in the ignition and the driver’sdoor lock . You can keep the trunkand trun
If the system repeatedly does notrecognize the coding of your key,contact your dealer.Do not attempt to alter this systemor add other devices to it. E
−−−−If the front wheels are turned, theanti-theft lock may make it difficultto turn the key. Firmly turn thesteering wheel to the left or right asyou
To lock the passenger’s door whengetting out of the vehicle, pull outthe lock tab and close the door. Tolock the driver’s door, pull and holdthe outsi
To lock the passenger’s door whengetting out of the vehicle, pull outthe lock tab and close the door. Tolock the driver’s door, remove thekey from the
Your vehicle has customizablesettings for the doors toautomatically lock and unlock. Thereare default settings for each of thesefeatures. You can turn
Release the switch, and within 5seconds, turn the ignition switchto the LOCK (0) position.Pushandholdthefrontofthemaster door lock switch on thedriver
*********If equipped:Your Vehicle at a GlanceYour Vehicle at a Glance3GAUGESINSTRUMENT PANELINDICATORSHAZARD WARNINGBUTTON(P.9, 23)(P.9, 23)DRIVER’S F
On A/T vehicles,On A/T vehicles,On A/T vehicles,push and hold thebrake pedal, and move the shiftlever out of the Park (P) position.Pushandholdthefront
Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position, and open the driver’sdoor.Pushandholdtherearofthemaster door lock switch on thedriver’s door. You wil
Or, until you hear two moreclicks (after about 10 seconds)to activate.Release the switch, and within 5seconds, turn the ignition switchto the LOCK (0)
−−Pressthisbuttononceto unlock the driver’s door. Push ittwice to unlock the passenger’s door.Some exterior lights will flash twiceeach time you push
−−Avoid dropping or throwing thetransmitter.Protect the transmitter fromextreme temperature.Do not immerse the transmitter inany liquid.If you lose a
If it takes several pushes on thebutton to lock or unlock the doors,replace the battery as soon aspossible.Battery type: CR1616Inside the transmitter,
+Remove the old battery from theback of the inner cover, and inserta new battery into the back of thecover with the side facing down.An improperly dis
Youcanopenthetrunkintwoways:Pull the trunk release handle tothe left of the driver’s seat.Keep the trunk lid closed at all timeswhile driving to avoid
To protect items in the trunk whenyou need to give the key to someoneelse:Lock the trunk release handlewith the master key.Give the person the valet k
−To change the seat-back angle, pullup on the lever on the outside of theseat bottom.Make all seat adjustments beforeyou start driving.To adjust the s
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