2005 HONDA CIVIC COUPE trunk release

Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESHOOD RELEASE
HANDLE HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
A/T model is shown. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
GAUGES
POWER
DOOR LOCK
MASTER
SWITCH INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 51)
(P. 58) (P.9,22)FRONT AIRBAGS
(P. 69)
(P. 78)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
HANDLE
(P. 123)
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 70) (P. 124)(P. 138)
(P. 136) (P. 88)
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Control L ocations
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MIRROR
CONTROLSHEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
A/T model is shown. POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
AUDIO SYSTEM
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P. 79)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 69)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON
(P. 117)
(P. 78)
(P. 124)(P. 117) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P. 85)CLOCK
(P. 115)
(P. 92)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P. 88)
(P. 80)
(P. 64)
(P. 123)
TRUNK RELEASE
(P. 70)
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Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the door
locks. You can keep the trunk, trunk
release handle and rear seat trunk
access locked when you leave your
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
f acility. The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Keys and Locks
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MASTER
KEYS (Black)
VALET
KEY (Gray)
KEY
NUMBERTAG
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As a saf ety f eature, your vehicle has
a release lever on the trunk latch so
the trunk can be opened f rom the
inside. To open the trunk, push the
release lever to the lef t.
Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this f eature. For more inf ormation
about child saf ety, see page .
You can also use the master key to
open the trunk lock. The valet key
does not work in this lock.
To open the trunk, pull the trunk
releasehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat. To protect items in the
trunk when you need to give the key
to someone else, lock the trunk
releasehandlewiththemasterkey
and give the other person the valetkey.
To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging the
lid, and to prevent exhaust gas f rom
getting into the interior. See
on page .
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45 Emergency T runk Opener
Carbon
Monoxide Hazard
Trunk
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MASTER KEY
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
MASTER KEY
Pull
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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 your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
bef ore you put the transmission in
Park. This keeps the vehicle f rom
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission.If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the f ront wheels away f rom the
curb. If you have a manual
transmission, put it in f irst gear.
If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb. If you have a manual
transmission, put it in reverse gear.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.
Make sure the moonroof (if
equipped) and the windows are
closed.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
Lock the doors.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Turn of f the lights.
Parking T ips
Parking
Driving
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