2001 HONDA CIVIC seat adjustment

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
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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 rols 57

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See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 13 15
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the lever under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Move
the seat to the desired position and
releasethelever.Trytomovethe
seat to make sure it is locked in
position.To change the angle of the seat-back,
pull up on the lever on the outside of
the seat bottom. Move the seat-back
to the desired position and release
the lever. Let the seat-back latch in
the new position.
FrontSeatAdjustments
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols
90

To adjust the height of the driver’s
seat, turn the dial on the outside of
the seat bottom.To use the driver’s seat armrest,
pivotitdown.
On EX model in the U.S., and LX model
in Canada OnEXmodelinU.S.,andLXmodelin
Canada
Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Driver’s Seat Armrest
Seat A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols 91

Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
f ully closed.Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure. Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page ).Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
Start the engine (see page ).
Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page ).
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your car. 1. 2. 3. 4.
9.
10.
8.
7.
6.
5.
11.
12.
98 90
75 16
175
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Preparing to Drive
Driving
174

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CONT INUED
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Tachometer . 66
Taillights, Changing
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Bulbs in . 246, 247
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 261
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Tape Player . 120, 132, 153
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 294
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Emissions Control Systems . 298
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Oxygenated Fuels . 296
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 300
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Thef t Protection . 157
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 300
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Maintenance . 46
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Reminder Light and Beeper . 61
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System Components . 44
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seats, Adjusting the . 90
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Serial Number . 290
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Service Intervals . 194
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Service Manual . 309
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Service Station Procedures . 161
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Setting the Clock . 119, 131, 143
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 178
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Shif t Lock Release . 182
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Side Airbags . 10, 50
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
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Replacement in . 244, 246
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Signaling Turns . 72
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Snow Tires . 239
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 255
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Sound System . 114, 126, 138
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 262
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Specif ications . 293
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 223
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Specif ications Charts . 292
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Speed Control . 76 ...................................
Speedometer . 66
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Spotlights . 104
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 48
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Additional Safety Precautions . 53
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Airbag Service . 53
How the Side Airbag Indicator
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Light Works . 52
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 51
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How Your Airbags Work . 48
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 50
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SRS Components . 48
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SRS Indicator . 51, 61
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 83
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State Emissions Testing . 301
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Starting the Engine . 175
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 175
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With a Dead Battery . 270
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 272
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 75
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 82
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Stereo Sound System . 114, 126, 138
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Storing Your Car . 251 Supplemental Restraint
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System . 10, 48
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Servicing . 53
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SRS Indicator . 51, 61
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System Components . 48
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Synthetic Oil . 206
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