2001 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN roof

Using this f eature will
prevent children f rom opening the
doors and accidentally f alling out
(see page ).
Using
this f eature will prevent children
f rom playing with the windows,
which could expose them to
hazards or distract the driver (see
page ). Even very young
children learn how to unlock
vehicle doors, turn on the ignition,
and open the trunk, which can
lead to accidental injury or death.
Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most
states and Canadian provinces,
and can be very hazardous. For
example, inf ants and small
childrenleftinavehicleonahot
day can die f rom heatstroke. And
children lef t alone with the key in
the ignition can accidentally set
the vehicle in motion, possibly
injuring themselves or others.
Children
who play in cars can accidentally
get trapped inside the trunk.
Teach your children not to play in
or around cars. Know how to
operate the emergency trunk
opener (see page ) and decide if
your children should be shown
how to use this f eature.
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Protecting Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Additional Saf ety Precautions
Use childproof door locks t oprevent children f rom opening t hedoors.
Use t he main power windowswit ch t o prevent children f romopening t he rear windows. K eep car keys and remot e
transmitters out of the reach ofchildren.
Do not leave children alone in your
vehicle.
L ock all doors and t he t runk whenyour car is not in use.
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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

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Thetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The hazard warning lights switch is
on the dashboard between the
center air vents.
The controls under the lef t air vent
are f or the moonroof , mirrors and
cruise control.
The tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel.To use the horn, press the center
pad of the steering wheel.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols69
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To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid.
See page f or cargo loading and
weight limit inf ormation. Keep the
trunk lid closed at all times while
driving to avoid damaging the lid,
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. Seeon page .
Youcanopenthetrunkintwoways:
Pull the trunk release handle to
the lef t of the driver’s seat.
Usethemasterkeytoopenthe
trunk lock. The valet key does not
work in this lock.
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, pull the lock
tab up and use the outside door
handle. 169
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Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Trunk
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Usetheswitchesonthedashboard
under the lef t vent to operate the
moonroof . The ignition must be ON
(II).To lif t the rear of the moonroof f or
ventilation, push the button.
To slide the moonroof back, push
the switch. Hold it until the
moonroof reaches the desired
position, then release the switch.
To close the moonroof , press and
hold the switch.
On U.S. EX model
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Moonroof
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Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it.
If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor.

Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.
If youfolddownthebackseat,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the car during a crash or
sudden stop.If you can carry any items on a
roof rack,besurethetotalweight
of the rack and the items does not
exceed the maximum allowable
weight. Please contact your Honda
dealer f or f urther inf ormation.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of , f ollow the instructions
on page . 54
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on
a Roof Rack
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving171

µMake sure the moonroof and the
windows are closed.
Make sure the parking brake is f ully
released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or damage
the rear brakes. Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Lockthedoorswiththekeyorthe
remote transmitter.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The three way catalytic
converter gets very hot, and could
cause these materials to catch on
fire.
Always use the parking brake when
you park your car. The indicator on
the instrument panel shows that the
parking brake is not f ully released; it
does not indicate that the parking
brakeisfirmlyset.Makesurethe
parking brake is set f irmly or your
car may roll if it is parked on an
incline.
If your car has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
bef ore you put the transmission in
Park.Thiskeepsthecarfrom
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission making it easier to
move the shift lever out of Park
when you want to drive away. If the car is f acing uphill, turn the
f ront wheels away f rom the curb. If
you have a manual transmission, put
it in f irst gear.
If the car is f acing downhill, turn the
f ront wheels toward the curb. If you
have a manual transmission, put it in
reverse gear.
Parking
Parking T ips
Driving183

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The Maintenance Schedule specif ies
how of ten you should have your car
serviced and what things need
attention. It is essential that you have
your car serviced as scheduled to
retain its high level of saf ety,
dependability, and emissions control
perf ormance.
Avoidexceedingyourcar’sload
limit.Thisputsexcessstresson
the engine, brakes, and many
other parts of your car. The load
limit is shown on the label on the
driver’s doorjamb.
Operate your car on reasonable
roads within the legal speed limit.
Drive your car regularly over a
distance of several miles
(kilometers).
Always use unleaded gasoline with
the proper octane rating (see page).
The services and time or distance
intervals shown in the maintenance
schedule assume you will use your
car as normal transportation f or
passengers and their possessions.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations:
Service your car according to the
time and mileage periods on one of
the Maintenance Schedules on the
f ollowing pages.
Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions if you drive your car
MAINLY under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions.
Driving less than 5 miles (8 km)
per trip or, in f reezing
temperatures, driving less than 10
miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot [over
90°F (32°C)] conditions.
Extensive idling or long periods of
stop-and-go driving.
Driving with a roof rack, or driving
in mountainous conditions.
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Maintenance Schedule
Maint enance
Which Schedule to Follow:
U.S. Owners
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