2004 HONDA CIVIC COUPE trunk

See page .
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the vehicle should f lash.This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. See page
f or inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicator does not
blink or blinks rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling. This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
comes on (see page ).
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Only on models equipped with Cruise
Control System Canadian models only
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators High Beam Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Trunk-open Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
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Instrument Panel Indicators
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Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your set of keys.
You will need this key number if you
ever have to get a key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the door
locks. You can keep the trunk, trunk
release handle and rear seat trunk
access locked when you leave your
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
f acility. The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Keys and Locks
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MASTER
KEYS (Black)
VALET
KEY (Gray)
KEY
NUMBERTAG
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All doors lock when you push down
the lock tab on the driver’s door, or
lock the driver’s door f rom the
outside with the key. Only the driver’s
door unlocks when you use the key
or lock tab. To unlock the passen-
gers’ doors, use the master door lock
switch or the lock tab on each door.
Each door has a lock tab on the top.
Push the tab down to lock the door
and pull it up to unlock.
To lock the passenger’s door when
getting out of the vehicle, push the
lock tab down and close the door. To
lock the driver’s door, pull and hold
the outside door handle then push
the lock tab down. Release the
handle, then close the door. To open the trunk, pull the trunk
releasehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat. To protect items in the
trunk when you need to give the key
to someone else, lock the trunk
releasehandlewiththemasterkey
and give the other person the valetkey.
To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid.
Standard on HX, LX and EX models in
the U.S., and DX SE, LX and Si modelsin Canada
Door L ocks
Door L ocks Power Door L ocks T runk
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Lock
Unlock
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCHLock
Unlock
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
MASTER KEY Pull
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You can also use the master key to
open the trunk lock.
Keep the trunk lid closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging it
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. See Carbon
Monoxide Hazard, page .As a saf ety f eature, your vehicle has
a release lever on the trunk latch so
the trunk can be opened f rom the
inside.
To open the trunk, push the release
lever to the lef t.
Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this feature.
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Door L ocks
Emergency T runk Opener
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MASTER KEY
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The lid of the console compartment
canbeusedasanarmrest.
Make sure the passenger’s hands or
fingersareawayfromthearmrest
bef ore pushing it down.The left and right halves can be
f olded separately f rom inside the
vehicle or inside the trunk. To f old
down the seat-back f rom inside the
vehicle, insert the master key in the
lock on the rear shelf . To f old down
the driver’s side, turn the key
clockwise, pull down the top of the
seat-back, then release the key. To
f old down the passenger’s side, turn
the key counterclockwise and
perf orm the same procedure.When storing cargo, you can move
therearcentershoulderbeltoutof
the way by removing the belt f rom
the guide.
CONT INUED
On LX and EX models in the U.S., and Si
models in Canada
Folding Rear Seat
Armrest
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Seats
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GUIDE
CENTER SHOULDER BELT
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To release the seat-back from inside
the trunk, pull the release under the
trunk panel. Push the seat-back
down, then let go of the release.
To lock the seat-back upright, push it
f irmly against the trunk panel. Make
sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat.Make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in f ront of the rear seat-
back whenever it is in the upright
position.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded.
Make sure all items in the trunk, or
items extending through the opening
into the back seat, are secured.
Looseitemscanflyforwardand
cause injury if you have to brake
hard. See on page
.
Never drive with the seat-back
f olded down and the trunk lid open.
See on
page . 122
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Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Carrying Cargo
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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RELEASE Pull Pull
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Front door and seat-back pockets
Console compartment
Trunk
Roof -rack (if installed)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages. Glove box
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving122
TRUNK
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKET
GLOVE BOX
SEAT-BACK POCKET
1: U.S.: LX and EX modelsCanada: LX and Si models
2: U.S.: HX, LX and EX models Canada: LX and Si models
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Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in thismanual.
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Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.
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 .
If youfolddownthebackseat,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle 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.
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Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on
a Roof Rack
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving124
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