2005 HONDA CIVIC COUPE Owners Manual

To release the seat-back from inside
the trunk, pull the release under the
trunk panel. Push the seat-back
down, then let go of the release.
To lock the seat-back upright, push it
f irmly against the trunk panel. Make
sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat.Make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in f ront of the rear seat-
back whenever it is in the upright
position.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded.
Make sure all items in the trunk, or
items extending through the opening
into the back seat, are secured.
Looseitemscanflyforwardand
cause injury if you have to brake
hard. See on page
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Never drive with the seat-back
f olded down and the trunk lid open.
See on
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Seats
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RELEASE Pull Pull
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If equipped
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
to raise or lower either window. To
open the window, push the switch
downandholdit.Releasetheswitch
when you want to stop the window.
Pull back on the switch and hold it to
close the window.To open the driver’s
window f ully, push the window
switch f irmly down to the second
detent, and release it. The window
will automatically go down all the
way. To stop the window, pull back
on the window switch briefly.
When you push the MAIN switch in,
the switch is OFF, and the
passenger’s window cannot be raised
or lowered. To cancel this f eature,
push on the switch again to get it to
pop out. Keep the MAIN switch off
whenyouhavechildreninthe
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the window
unintentionally.
AUTO
Power Windows
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MAIN SWITCH
DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passenger is
away from the window before
closing it.
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If equipped
The moonroof can be tilted up in the
back f or ventilation, or it can be slid
back into the roof. Use the switch
under the lef t dashboard vent to
operate the moonroof . You must
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
f or the moonroof to operate.To tilt up the back of the moonroof ,
press and hold the center button
( ). To close the moonroof ,
press and hold the top of the switch
( ). To open the moonroof ,
press and hold the bottom of the
switch ( ).
Moonroof
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MOONROOF SWITCH
TILT BUTTON
Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause seriousinjury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it. If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor.
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Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving. When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
1. 2. 3. 4.
If equipped
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Mirrors
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SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
TAB
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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 indicator 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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On Canadian Si models
Power Mirror Heaters Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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PARKING BRAKE
LEVER
U.S. : Value Package, LX, EX, Special
Edition
Canada: DX Special Edition, REVERB,
LX, Si PARKING BRAKE LEVER
U.S. : DX, HX
Canada: DX
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles.
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Interior Convenience Items
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VANITY MIRROR
GLOVE BOX
COIN BOX
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
COAT HOOK
BEVERAGE HOLDER
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
BEVERAGE HOLDER
:If equipped CENTER POCKET
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Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.To open the console compartment,
pull the lever and lif t the lid.
To close, lower the lid and push it
down until it latches.
Open the f ront beverage holder by
pushing on the top. On the U.S. EX models, open the
rear beverage holder by pushing on
the back and pulling the holder all
the way out.
If equipped
If equipped
Beverage Holders Console Compartment
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LEVER
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
Push
Pull
Push
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Open the glove box by squeezing the
handle. Close it with a f irm push.To use a coat hook, push on the lid.
Close it with a f irm push.
Make sure the coat hook is closed
when you are not using it. This hook
is not designed f or large or heavy
items.
Glove Box
Coat Hook
Interior Convenience Items
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COAT HOOK
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seatbelt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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