2004 HONDA CIVIC COUPE light

See page f or important saf etyinf ormation about how to properlyposition the steering wheel. 16
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
To adjust the steering wheel upward
or downward:Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down. Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
Move the steering wheel so it
points to your chest, not toward
your f ace. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
lights.
1. 4.
3.
2.
Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols68
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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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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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), START (III) You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper. The shif t lever
must be in Park bef ore you can
remove the key from the ignition
switch.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, you must push the
key in slightly. If your vehicle has an
automatic transmission, the shif t
lever must also be in park. If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
lights on the instrument panel come
on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II).
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Ignition Switch
LOCK (0) A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
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Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only whenparked.
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transmitter.
Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the other doors. If
you do not open any doors within 30
seconds, they will automatically
relock.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about one second to attract attention;
thehornwillsoundandtheexterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter or turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by a Honda dealer.
Press this button once to
lock all doors. Some exterior lights
will f lash. When you push LOCK
twice within 5 seconds, you will hear
a beep to verify that the doors are
locked. You cannot lock it if any door
is not f ully closed or the key is in the
ignition switch. Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Standard on LX and EX models in the
U.S.,andLXandSimodelsinCanada
Remote Transmitter
Remote Transmitter Care
Inst rument s and Cont rols
UNL OCK
PA NIC
LOCK
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LED LOCK BUTTON
UNLOCK
BUTTON PANIC
BUTTON
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Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns of f the
adjustment switch so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving. 3.
1. 2.
On HX, LX and EX models in the U.S.,
and LX and Si models in Canada
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Mirrors
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SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
TAB
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The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off.To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is f ully
released (see page ).
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On Canadian Si model
Power Mirror Heaters Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Mirrors, Parking Brake
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NOTICE:
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
LX, U.S. DX VP, EX
and Canadian Si models DX, U.S. HX and Canada DX SE models
Driving the vehicle with the
parking brake applied can damage the
rear brakes and axles.
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The ceiling light has a three-position
switch; ON, Door Activated, and
OFF.
In the Door Activated (center)
position, the light comes on when
you:Open any door.
Remove the key from the ignition.
If you do not open a door, the light
f ades out in about 10 seconds.
Unlock the doors with the key or
remote transmitter. The f ront ceiling light also contains
two spotlights, Push the button next
to the light to turn it on and off.
Push on the spotlight lenses to turn
the light on and of f . The courtesy lights in the f ront
doors and around the ignition switch
come on when you open any door.
Af ter you close the door, the ignition
switch light stays on f or several
seconds.On U.S. EX and Canada Si models
On LX models
Interior Lights
Ceiling L ight Individual Interior L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols85
DOOR ACTIVATED
DOOR ACTIVATED
ON
OFF OFF
ON FRONT
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The center pocket is located under
the audio system. To open the lid,
pull it down. Close it with a f irm push.To use an accessory power socket,
pull up the cover.
This socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). The ignition switch must be
in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
It will not power an automotive type
cigarette lighter element.Touseavanitymirroronthebackof
the sun visor, pull up the cover.
OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.S.,and
LXandSimodelsinCanada
Center Pocket Vanity Mirror
A ccessory Power Socket
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Interior Convenience Items
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