2004 HONDA CIVIC Owners Manual

AT model is shown.
Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols50
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
TRUNK RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
MIRROR
CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES MOONROOF
CONTROLS
(P. 70) (P. 80)
(P. 107)
(P. 78) (P. 81)
(P. 113) (P. 71) (P. 114)(P. 107) AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 92)
(P. 106)
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P. 88)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in thetext.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
L X, U.S. EX, and Canadian Si models
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATORANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P. 55)
(P. 56)
(P. 56)
(P. 55, 182)
(P. 55, 182) (P. 183) (P. 128) (P. 54) (P. 57)
(P. 54) (P. 54)
(P. 55)
(P. 56)
(P. 58)
(P. 56)
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Canadian DX model
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LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATORDAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP HIGH BEAM INDICATOR WASHER LEVEL
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR SEAT BELT
REMINDER LIGHTMAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 54)
(P. 57)
(P. 55, 182)
(P. 55, 182) (P. 183) (P. 56)
(P. 54)
(P. 57)
(P. 56)
(P. 56)
(P. 55)
(P. 54) (P. 56)
(P. 58)
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
U.S. DX model
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP HIGH BEAM INDICATORSIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR SEAT BELT
REMINDER LIGHTMAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P. 54)
(P. 57)
(P. 55, 182)
(P. 55, 182)
(P. 183) (P. 56)
(P. 54)
(P. 56)
(P. 55)
(P. 58)
(P. 56)
(P. 54)
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Only on models equipped with sideairbags
The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle. This light 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 indicator 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 complete 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 seat 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. 27
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Instrument Panel L ights
Seat Belt Reminder L ight Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Side A irbag Cutof f
Indicator
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If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this light f lashes or stays on when
the engine is running. For complete
inf ormation, see page .This indicator has two f unctions:
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 .
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.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this light on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability but no anti-
lock. For complete inf ormation, see
page .
1. 2.
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182 133
184Only on models equipped with ABS (see page ) 133
Instrument Panel L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator Parking Brake
and Brake
System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
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U.S. Canada
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See page . This indicator comes on with thehigh beam headlights. See pagef or inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page f or inf ormation
on operating the cruise control. This light comes on if the trunk lid is
not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicators do 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.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
indicators blink. All turn signals on
the outside of the vehicle should
flash. 183
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107 148
155
Only on models equipped with Cruise
Control System Canadian models only
Instrument Panel L ights
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators High Beam Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Trunk-open Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
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Canadian models only
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) with
the headlight switch of f 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.This light comes on f or a f ew sec-
onds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the light will blink and
the engine will not start (see page
).
This light also blinks several times
when you turn the ignition switch
f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or
LOCK (0). 68
Instrument Panel L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
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