2003 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK window

Your Car at a Glance
2POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
GAUGES (P. 63) AIRBAGS
(P.9,46)
(P. 75)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 85) HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P. 130)
FUEL FILL
DOOR RELEASE
(P. 129) HEATING/
COOLING CONTROLS
(P. 96) M/TAUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 104)
(P. 144)

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: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Your Car at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 68/69)
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
(P. 70)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
(P. 70)
(P. 124)
HORN
TILT ADJUSTMENT
(P. 71)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P. 66/68)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 124)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 88)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS

Select the Fresh Air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Your car’s exhaust contains carbon
monoxide gas. You should have no
problem with carbon monoxide
entering the car in normal driving if
you maintain your car properly.
If you must sit in your parked car,
even in an unconf ined area, with the
engine running, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows:
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The car is raised f or an oil change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
Thecarwasinanaccidentthat
may have damaged the underside. With the hatch open, air flow can
pull exhaust gas into your car’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
hatch open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system as shown below.
1.2.3.4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
52 Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even killyou.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.

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 . 56
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Indicator Lights . 57
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Gauges . 63
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Speedometer . 63
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Odometer . 63
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Trip Meter . 63
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Fuel Gauge . 64
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Tachometer . 64
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Temperature Gauge . 64
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel . 65
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Headlights . 66
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Daytime Running Lights . 67
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Turn Signals . 68
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Windshield Wipers . 68
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Windshield Washers . 69
Rear Window Wiper and
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Washer . 69
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Hazard Warning . 70
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Rear Window Def ogger . 70
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 71
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Keys and Locks . 72
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Keys . 72
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Ignition Switch . 72
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Immobilizer System . 74 ......................
Power Door Locks . 75
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Remote Transmitter . 76
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Hatch . 80
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Seat Adjustments . 81
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Front Seat Adjustments . 81
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Head Restraints . 82
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Rear Seat Access . 82
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Folding Rear Seat . 83
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Cargo Area Cover . 84
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Power Windows . 85
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Moonroof . 87
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Mirrors . 88
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Parking Brake . 89
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Glove Box . 90
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Beverage Holders . 90
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Console Compartment . 92
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Coat Hook . 92
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Accessory Power Socket . 92
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Vanity Mirror . 93
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Interior Lights . 93
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Ceiling Lights . 93
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Spotlights . 94
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Cargo Area Light . 94
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols 55

Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols
56 MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 88)
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
(P. 75)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 85)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE
(P. 129)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 130) M/T
GAUGES
(P. 63)
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
(P. 96) AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 104)
(P. 144)

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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 tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel.
To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols65
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P. 66/68)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P. 68/69) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
(P. 70)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P. 88) TILT ADJUSTMENT
(P. 71)HORN
(P. 70)
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS

In intermittent, the wipers operate
every f ew seconds. In low speed and
high speed, the wipers run continu-
ously.
To operate the wipers in mist mode,
push the control lever up f rom the
OFF position. The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
This gives you a quick way to clear
the windshield.To clean the windshield, pull back on
the wiper control lever. The washers
spray until you release the lever.
The wipers run at low speed while
you’re pulling the lever, then
complete one more sweep of the
windshield af ter you release it.
Therotatingswitchontheright
lever controls the rear window wiper
and washer.
To turn on the rear window wiper,
rotate the switch to ‘‘ON’’. The
wiper will complete two sweeps to
clear the window, then operate every
7 seconds. When you turn the wiper
switch to the ‘‘OFF’’ position or turn
of f the ignition switch, the wiper
returns to its parked position.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Windshield Washers
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
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To clean the rear window, rotate and
hold the switch one position up f rom
‘‘ON’’, or rotate and hold it one
position down f rom ‘‘OFF’’. The
washer sprays while you hold the
switch. The wiper operates while you
hold the switch, then completes two
more sweeps af ter you release it.Pushtheredbuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both
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 car
is disabled.The rear window def ogger will clear
fog,frost,andthinicefromthe
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and of f . The light in the
button lights 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
about15minutes.Italsoshutsoff
when you turn of f the ignition. You
have to turn it on again when you
restart the car.
Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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