2004 HONDA CIVIC 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 . 50
............................
Instrument Panel . 51
................
Instrument Panel Lights . 54
..
Maintenance Required Indicator . 58
.............................................
Gauges . 59
...............
Odometer/Trip Meter . 59
..................................
Fuel Gauge . 59
...................
Temperature Gauge . 60
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel . 61
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers . 62
...........
Turn Signal and Headlights . 63
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 64
...................
Hazard Warning Light . 65
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 65
..........
Steering Wheel Adjustment . 66
...............................
Keys and Locks . 67
........................
Immobilizer System . 68
................................
Ignition Switch . 69
......................................
Door Locks . 70
......................
Power Door Locks . 70
..............
Childproof Door Locks . 70
...........................................
Trunk . 71
........
Emergency Trunk Opener . 71
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 72
.................................................
Seats . 74 ..............................
Power Windows . 78
.........................................
Moonroof . 80
.............................................
Mirrors . 80
.................................
Parking Brake . 82
.................................
Interior Lights . 83
...........
Interior Convenience Items . 84
.......................
Beverage Holders . 85
..........
Accessory Power Sockets . 85
....................................
Glove Box . 85
...............
Console Compartment . 85
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols49
——y

y
(yy

µ
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 11 13
Make all 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
FrontSeatAdjustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols74
——y
y
(yy

See page f or important saf etyinf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints. 14
U.S.: LX,EX Canada: DX-G, LX, Si
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 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.
To adjust the height of the driver’s
seat, turn the dial on the outside of
the seat bottom. Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in the f ront seats and the
outboard seating positions in therear.
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Head Restraints
75
FRONT
RELEASE BUTTON
——y

y
(yy

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.Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.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
).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your vehicle. 1. 2. 3. 4.
9.
8.
7.
6.
5.
80 66 14
51
74
Preparing to Drive
Driving124
——y
y
(y
y