2004 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK parking brake

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 . 50
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 51
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Gauges . 57
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Odometer/Trip Meter . 57
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Fuel Gauge . 57
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Temperature Gauge . 58
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel . 59
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 60
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 62
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Hazard Warning Button . 62
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Rear Window Def ogger . 62
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 63
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Keys and Locks . 64
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Immobilizer System . 65
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Ignition Switch . 66
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Door Locks . 67
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Power Door Locks . 67
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Hatch . 68
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Remote Transmitter . 69
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Seats . 71
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Cargo Area Cover . 75
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Power Windows . 76
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Moonroof . 78
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Mirrors . 79 .................................
Parking Brake . 80
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Interior Lights . 81
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Interior Convenience Items . 82
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Beverage Holders . 83
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Glove Box . 83
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Accessory Power Sockets . 83
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Console Compartment . 83
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols 49
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in thetext.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Instrument Panel Indicators
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PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
HATCH-OPEN INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED
INDICATOR
(P. 53) (P. 54)
(P. 56) (P. 53)
(P. 54)
(P. 55)
(P. 54)
(P. 52)
(P. 52)
(P. 55)
(P. 53, 179)
(P. 52, 177)
(P. 52, 177)
(P. 53, 178) SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
(P. 52)
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Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not f ully released can
damage the brakes and tires.
If it remains lit af ter you have f ully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For complete inf ormation,
see page .See page .
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 with the
high beam headlights. See page
f or inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
This indicator has two f unctions:
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning button, both turn signal
indicators blink. All turn signals on
the outside of the vehicle should
flash.
This indicator comes on if the hatch
is not closed tightly.On Canadian model, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
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Canadian model only
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Hatch-open Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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U.S. Canada
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Turn Signal
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Parking and interior lights
Headlight on
High beams
Flashhighbeams Rotating switch
on the lef t lever controls to the
‘‘ ’’ position turns on the parking
lights, taillights, instrument panel
lights, side-marker lights, and rear
license plate lights. Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the headlights. If you leave the
lights on with the key removed f rom
the ignition switch, you will hear a
reminder tone when you open the
driver’s door. To turn on, push
the f orward until you hear a click.
The blue high beam indicator will
light (see page ). Pull it back to
return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beams will stay on as long as you
hold the lever back.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
of f , even if you set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn the switch
to the ‘‘ ’’ position.
Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever and
hold it. The lever will return to the
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
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Canadian model only
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Turn Signal and Headlights
Headlights OnDaytime Running L ights
High Beams
Turn Signal
Turn Signal and Headlights
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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 light 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
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ).
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Canadian model only
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Power Mirror Heaters Parking Brake 80
NOTICE:
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON PARKING BRAKE LEVER Driving the vehicle with the
parking brake applied can damage the
rear brakes and axles.
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Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least three times.
If you do not properly tighten the
cap, the Malf unction Indicator
Lampmaycomeon(seepage).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Put your fingers between the front
edge of the hood and the f ront
grille. The hood latch handle is
above the ‘‘H’’ logo. Push this
handle up until it releases the
hood. Lif t the hood.If the hood latch handle moves
stif f ly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
Pull the support rod out of its clip,
and insert the end into the hole on
the f ront lef t side of the hood.
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3.
5. 6.
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Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving Opening the Hood
112 LATCH
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
5-speed manual transmission. It also
includes important inf ormation on
parking your vehicle, and the
braking system.........................
Preparing to Drive . 122
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Starting the Engine . 123
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5-speed Manual Transmission . 124
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Parking . 126
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Towing a Trailer . 126
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Braking System . 127
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 128
Driving
Driving
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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Push the clutch pedal down all the
way.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in START for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start right away, pause
f or at least 10 seconds bef ore
trying again.If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
downandholdittherewhile
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 5.
If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6.
Starting the Engine
Driving
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NOTICE:
The engine is harder to start
in cold weather. Also, the thinner air
f ound at altitudes above 8,000 f eet
(2,400 meters) adds to this problem.
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