2004 HONDA CIVIC COUPE instrument panel

However, you and your passengers
can’t take f ull advantage of these
saf ety f eatures unless you remain
sitting in a proper position and
always wear your seat belts properly.
Infact,somesafetyfeaturescan
contribute to injuries if they are not
used properly.
The f ollowing pages explain how you
cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting
yourself and your passengers.Seat belts are the single most
ef f ective saf ety device f or adults and
larger children (Inf ants and smaller
children must be properly restrained
in child seats).
Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even
though your vehicle has airbags.
In addition, most states and all
Canadian provinces require you to
wear seat belts.
Your vehicle is equipped with seat
belts in all seating positions.
Your seat belt system also
includes an indicator on the
instrument panel to remind you and
your passengers to f asten your seat
belts.
Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features
Seat BeltsWhy Wear Seat Belt s
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Your seat belt system includes lap/
shoulder belts in all f ive seating
positions. The f ront seat belts are
also equipped with automatic seat
belt tensioners.The lap and shoulder belt goes over
your shoulder, across your chest,
and across your hips.
To fasten the belt, insert the latch
plate into the buckle, then tug on the
belt to make sure the buckle is
latched (see page f or how to
properly position the belt).
To unlock the belt, push the red
PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide
the belt across your body so that it
retracts completely. Af ter exiting the
vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the
way and will not get closed in the
door.All seat belts have an emergency
locking retractor. In normal driving,
the retractor lets you move f reely in
your seat while it keeps some
tension on the belt. During a collision
or sudden stop, the retractor
automatically locks the belt to help
restrain your body.
If the shoulder part of the belt is
pulled all the way out, the locking
mechanism will activate. The belt
will retract, but it will not allow the
passenger to move f reely.
The seat belts in all positions except
the driver’s have an additional
locking mechanism that must be
activated to secure a child seat (see
page ).
The seat belt system
includes an indicator on the
instrument panel and a beeper to
remind you and your passengers to
f asten your seat belts.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals.
If you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II) bef ore f astening your belt, the
beeper sounds and the indicator
f lashes. If you do not f asten your
seat belt bef ore the beeper stops, the
indicator stops f lashing but remainson.
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Seat Belt System Components L ap/Shoulder Belt
Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
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Your airbag system includes:Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG.’’
one f or the driver and one f or a
f ront passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the
seat-backs. Both are marked
‘‘SIDE AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Automatic front seat belt
tensioners (see page ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe frontal impact
or side impact in models equipped
with side airbags. A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records inf ormation about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, and driver and
frontpassengerseatbeltusewhen
the ignition is in the ON (II)
position.
If you ever have a moderate to
severe f rontal collision, sensors will
detect the vehicle’s rapid
deceleration. If the rate of
deceleration is high enough, the
control unit will instantly inf late the
driver’s and f ront passenger’s f ront
airbags, at the time and with the
f orce needed.
Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbags (see
page ).
an indicator on the dashboard that
alerts you that the passenger’s
side airbag has been turned of f
(see page ).
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Airbag System Components How Your Front Airbags Work
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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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 . 52
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Instrument Panel . 53
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
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Gauges . 60
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Odometer/Trip Meter . 60
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Fuel Gauge . 60
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Temperature Gauge . 61
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Maintenance Required Indicator . 62
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel . 63
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 64
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 65
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 66
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Hazard Warning Button . 67
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Rear Window Def ogger . 67
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 68
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Keys and Locks . 69
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Immobilizer System . 70
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Ignition Switch . 71
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Door Locks . 72
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Power Door Locks . 72
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Trunk . 72
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 73
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Remote Transmitter . 74
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Seats . 76
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Power Windows . 81 .........................................
Moonroof . 82
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Mirrors . 83
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Parking Brake . 84
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Interior Lights . 85
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Ceiling Light . 85
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Individual Interior Lights . 85
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Interior Convenience Items . 86
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Beverage Holders . 87
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Globe Box . 87
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Console Compertment . 87
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Center Pocket . 88
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Accessory Power Socket . 88
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Vanity Mirror . 88
Instruments and Controls
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator f or the HX is shown on page 134 .
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
U.S.:HX,LX,EX,Canada:LX,Si
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IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATORPARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P. 58)
(P. 58)
(P. 56, 195)
(P. 130)
SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATORS (P. 56)
(P. 56)(P. 59) (P. 58)
(P. 62) (P. 58)
(P. 57)
(P. 56)
(P. 57)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATORSEAT BELT INDICATOR
(P. 58, 196)
(P. 56, 195)
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATORDAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WASHER LEVEL
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATORPARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 56)
(P. 59)
(P. 56, 195)
(P. 56, 195) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR(P. 58)
(P. 62) (P. 57)
(P. 58) (P. 58)
(P. 57)
(P. 56)
(P. 58)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P. 58, 196) SEAT BELT INDICATOR
(P. 56)
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P. 56)
(P. 59)
(P. 56, 195)
(P. 56, 195)
(P. 56)(P. 58)
(P. 62) (P. 57)
(P. 58)
(P. 56)
(P. 58)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P. 58, 196) SEAT BELT INDICATOR
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
complete inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags or automatic seat
belt tensioners. On models equipped
with side airbags, this light will also
alert you to a potential problem with
your side airbags or passenger’s side
airbag automatic cutoff system. For
complete inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For more inf ormation, see page .
The seat belt system includes an
indicator on the instrument panel
and a beeper to remind you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
If you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II) bef ore f astening your belt, the
beeper sounds and the indicator
f lashes. If you do not f asten your
seat belt bef ore the beeper stops, the
indicator stops f lashing but remainson.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals.
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195
Only on models equipped with side
airbags
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Side Airbag Of f Indicator
Seat Belt Indicator
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