2001 HONDA CIVIC COUPE Owners Manual

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.On EX model in U.S.
On EX model in the U.S., and LX and Si
models in Canada
Beverage Holder Console Compartment
Beverage Holder, Console Compartment
Inst rument s and Cont rols102

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.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.
The center pocket is located under
the audio system. To open the lid,
pull it down. Close it with a f irm push.On EX model in the U.S., and LX and Si
models in Canada
CoinBox CenterPocket AccessoryPowerSocket
Coin Box, Center Pocket, A ccessory Power Socket
Inst rument s and Cont rols103

To use a coat hook, push on the lid.
Close it with a f irm push.
Make sure the coat hook is closed
when you are not using it. This hook
is not designed f or large or heavy
items.The hooks on the f loor of the cargo
area enable you to tie down items
stored in the back. Make sure all
stored items are secured bef ore
driving.
You can use the cargo net to secure
items in the cargo area. To install the
cargo net, hook the loops on the f our
corners of the net to the tabs at both
sides of the tailgate sill.On EX models in the U.S.
Coat Hook
Cargo Hooks Cargo Net
Coat Hook, Cargo Hooks
Inst rument s and Cont rols104

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.
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 ).
Your car also has a f ront ceiling light
between the sun visors. 85On EX model in the U.S., and Si model
in Canada
Ceiling L ight
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols105

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.
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.
On EX model in the U.S., and Si model
in Canada On LX model
On EX model in the U.S.
Interior Lights
Spotlights Courtesy L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols106
L LXX

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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 .108
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What Each Control Does . 108
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How to Use the System . 110
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To Turn Everything Of f . 115
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Audio System (DX) .116
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Operating the Radio . 116
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Adjusting the Sound . 120
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Audio System Lighting . 121
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Digital Clock .121
Operating the Optional Cassette .....................................
Player .122
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Tape Search Functions . 123
Operating the Optional .............
CD Player/Changer . 125
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Audio System (U.S. HX, LX) . 128
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Operating the Radio . 128
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Adjusting the Sound . 132
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Audio System Lighting . 133
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Digital Clock .133
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .134
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Tape Search Functions . 135
Operating the Optional .............
CD Player/Changer . 137Audio System (U.S. EX and
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Canadian LX, Si) . 140
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Operating the Radio . 140
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Adjusting the Sound . 144
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Audio System Lighting . 145
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Digital Clock .145
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Radio Frequencies . 146
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Radio Reception .147
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Operating the CD Player . 149
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Operating the CD Changer . 151
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Protecting Compact Discs . 152
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CD Player Error Indications . 153
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .154
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .155
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Tape Search Functions . 156
Caring f or the Cassette .....................................
Player .158
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Thef t Protection .159
Air conditioning is standard on LX
andEXmodelsintheU.S.,andLX
model in Canada. It is optional on
other models.
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures107

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
109