2004 HONDA CIVIC COUPE seat adjustment

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
Inst rument s and Cont rols51
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To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Then
trytomovetheseattomakesureit
is locked in position.To change the seat-back angle, pull
up on the lever on the outside of the
seat bottom.
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs. 11 13
Seats
FrontSeatAdjustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols76
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To adjust the height of the driver’s
seat, turn the dial on the outside of
the seat bottom.To get into the rear seat on the
driver’s side, pull up on the seat-back
adjustment lever.
To get into the rear seat f rom the
passenger’s side in the U.S. DX
model, pull up the seat-back
adjustment lever. The seat-back will
tilt f orward. If more room is needed,
use the seat adjustment bar to move
the seat f orward.On all other models, push down the
release lever at the base of the seat-
back. The seat-back will tilt f orward
and the whole seat will slide f orward.
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OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.S.,and
LXandSimodelsinCanada
Seats
Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Rear Seat Access
Inst rument s and Cont rols77
RELEASE
LEVER
SEAT-BACK
ADJUSTMENT LEVER
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When you return the seat-back
upright, the seat stays in the fully
f orward position. Use the seat
adjustment bar and the seat-back
adjustment lever to move the seat to
the desired position. Make sure the
seat is f ully latched bef ore sitting in
it.
As you return the seat-back upright,
push the whole seat backward until it
latches. Make sure the seat is f ully
latched bef ore sitting in it.The head restraints help protect you
and your passengers f rom whiplash
and other injuries. They are most
ef f ective when you adjust them so
the back of the occupant’s head rests
against the center of the restraint.
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in the f ront seats and the
outboard seating positions in therear. The head restraints in the f ront and
rear outboard seating positions
adjust f or height. You need both
hands to adjust the restraint. To
raise it, pull upward. To lower the
restraint, push the release button
sideways and push the restraint
down.
See page f or important saf ety
inf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints.
On HX model in the U.S., and all
Canadian models
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Seats
Head Restraints
Inst rument s and Cont rols78
FRONT
RELEASE BUTTON
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Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicator lights in
the instrument panel (see page).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your vehicle.
Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
f ully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
1. 2. 3. 4.
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6.
5.
10.
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Driving
Preparing to Drive
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 48
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8, 19
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Additional Information . 19
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 20
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Cleaning . 169
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
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Maintenance . 21
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Reminder Light and Beeper . 56
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System Components . 19
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
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Seats, Adjusting the . 76
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Serial Number . 206
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Service Intervals . 145
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Service Manual . 221
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Service Station Procedures . 115
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Setting the Clock . 108
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 130
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Shif t Lock Release . 133
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Side Airbags . 10, 25
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Cutoff Indicator . 56
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .................
Replacement in . 166, 168
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Signaling Turns . 65 .....................................
Snow Tires . 177
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Sound System . 94
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 172
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Specif ications . 209
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Specif ications Charts . 208
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Speed Control . 110
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
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Additional Safety Precautions . 28
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Airbag Service . 28
How the Passenger Airbag
Cutoff Indicator Light ...................................
Works . 27
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 26
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work . 22
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
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SRS Components . 22
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SRS Indicator . 26, 56
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 71
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Testing of Readiness Codes . 215
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Starting the Engine . 127
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 127
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With a Dead Battery . 191 ..............
State Emissions Testing . 215
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 192
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 68
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 71
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Steering Wheel Buttons . 63
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Stereo Sound System . 94
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Storing Your Vehicle . 179
Supplemental Restraint
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System . 10, 22
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Servicing . 28
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SRS Indicator . 26, 56
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System Components . 22
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Synthetic Oil . 153
Taillights, Changing
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Bulbs in . 167
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 181
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Tape Player . 104
Index
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