2004 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK Owners Manual

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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). 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.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key. 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
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, you must push the
key in slightly. This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II).
A CCESSORY (I)
ST A RT (III)
LOCK (0) ON (II)
Ignition Switch
Inst rument s and Cont rols
66 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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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
passengers’ doors, use the master
door lock switch or the lock tab on
each door.Use your key to lock and unlock the
hatch.
You can also lock and unlock the
hatch with the remote transmitter or
the master door lock switch.
Each door has a lock tab on the top.
Whenyoupushdownthelocktabon
the driver’s door, both doors and the
hatch lock. When you push down the
lock tab on the passenger’s door,
only that door locks.
Door L ocks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Hatch
Power Door L ocks
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LOCK TAB
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH KEY
Lock
Unlock
Unlock
Lock
Unlock
Lock
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To open the hatch, pull the handle,
then lif t up.To close the hatch, use the hatch
handletolowerthehatch,thenpress
down on the back edge.
Keep the hatch closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging it
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. See
on page .47
Door L ocks
Inst rument s and Cont rols Carbon
Monoxide Hazard
68 HATCH HANDLE
HANDLE
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transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
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 unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the other doors and
hatch. Some exterior and interior
lights f lash twice each time you
press this button. If you do not open
anydoorswithin30seconds,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).
Press this button once to
lock both doors and hatch. 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.Remote Transmitter CareUNL OCK
PA NIC
LOCK
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols 69
UNLOCK
BUTTON
LED LOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON
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Battery type: CR2025 To replace the battery, move the
round cover on the back of the
transmitter by turning it
counterclockwise with a coin. Insert
a new battery with the side facing
up. Align the mark on the cover
with the mark on the
transmitter. Set the cover in place
andturnitclockwise.
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors
and the hatch, replace the battery as
soon as possible.
As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.Replacing the Transmitter
Battery
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
70 ROUND
COVER
CUSHION RING
BATTERY
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See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 11 13
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
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 of the
f ront seat, pull up on the lever on the
outside of the seat bottom.
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
FrontSeatAdjustments
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See page f or important saf etyinf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints. 14
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.
The head restraints in the 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.
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in the rear outboard
seating positions. 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 on the
passenger’s side, push down on the
release lever at the base of the seat-
back. The seat-back will tilt forward,
and the seat will slide forward to
allow easier access to the rear seat.
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Head Restraints
Rear Seat Access
72 RELEASE BUTTON
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The back of the rear seat folds down
to give you more cargo space. Each
side f olds down separately. With only
half the seat f olded, you can still
carry a passenger in the back seat.Beforefoldingdowntheseat-back,
move the seat belt out of the way
and put the shoulder part of the
outside seat belt in the clip on each
side.
After you return the seat-back to the
upright position, push the whole seat
backwards until it latches. Make
sure the seat is f ully latched bef ore
you sit in it.
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Folding Rear Seat
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CLIP
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