2005 HONDA CIVIC COUPE fold seats

The left and right halves can be
f olded separately f rom inside the
vehicle or inside the trunk. To f old
down the seat-back f rom inside the
vehicle, insert the master key in the
lock on the rear shelf . To f old down
the driver’s side, turn the key
clockwise, pull down the top of the
seat-back, then release the key. To
f old down the passenger’s side, turn
the key counterclockwise and
perf orm the same procedure.When storing cargo, you can move
therearcentershoulderbeltoutof
the way by removing the belt f rom
the guide.
The lid of the console compartment
canbeusedasanarmrest.
Make sure the passenger’s hands or
fingersareawayfromthearmrest
bef ore pushing it down.If equipped
Folding Rear Seat
Armrest
Seats
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GUIDE
CENTER SHOULDER BELT
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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
.
Never drive with the seat-back
f olded down and the trunk lid open.
See on
page . 130
45Carrying Cargo
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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RELEASE Pull Pull
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If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If youfolddownthebackseat,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as f ar f orward as possible.
Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf . They can block your
view and be thrown around the
vehicle during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals or the seat.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop. If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation that
came with your roof rack.
The cargo net can be used to help
hold down items stored in the trunk.
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed the maximum allowable
weight. Please contact your dealer
for further information. 45
If equipped
Carrying Cargo
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on
a Roof Rack
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Cargo Net
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CONT INUED
Radio/CD/Cassette
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Sound System . 92
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Recommended Tire Pressures . 179
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Radio Thef t Protection . 114
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Readiness Codes . 201, 222
Rear Lights, Bulb
..............................
Replacement . 173
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Rear Seat Access . 74
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Rear Seat, Folding . 76
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Rear View Mirror . 80
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Rear Window Def ogger . 64
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Reclining the Seat-backs . 73
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 137
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Ref ueling . 123
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Reminder Indicators . 51, 52
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Remote Transmitter . 71
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 176
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Engine Oil and Filter . 160
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Fuses . 204
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Light Bulbs . 170
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Schedule . 151
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Spark Plugs . 214
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Timing Belt . 169
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Tires and Wheels . 181
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Wiper Blades . 176 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
............................................
Crash . 20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 226
Reserve Tank, Engine
...............................
Coolant . 126, 162
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Restraint, Child . 27
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Reverse Gear Position . 139, 143
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Roof Rack . 132
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Rotation, Tire . 181
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 226
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9
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Seat Belts . 8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 46
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 19
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Cleaning . 174
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 18
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Maintenance . 19 Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper . 18, 54
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
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Belt . 14, 18
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Seats . 73
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Seats, Folding Rear . 76
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Selecting a Child Seat . 34
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Serial Number . 212
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Service Intervals . 153
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Service Manual . 227
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Service Station Procedures . 123
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Setting the Clock . 115
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 138
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Shif t Lock Release . 141
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Side Airbags . 9, 24
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Of f Indicator . 26, 54
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement . 172
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Signaling Turns . 62
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Snow Chains . 183
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Snow Tires . 182
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Socket, Accessory Power . 85
Index
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