2005 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK fold seats

The back of the rear seat folds down
to give you more cargo space. Each
side f olds down separately. With only
half the seat f olded, you can still
carry a passenger in the back seat.Beforefoldingdowntheseat-back,
move the seat belt out of the way
and put the shoulder part of the
outside seat belt in the clip on each
side.
After you return the seat-back to the
upright position, push the whole seat
backwards until it latches. Make
sure the seat is f ully latched bef ore
you sit in it.
Seats
Folding Rear Seat
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To unlatch either side of the seat-
back, pull up on the release lever,
then fold the seat-back down.Never drive with the seat-back
f olded down and the hatch open. See
on page
.
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can f ly
f orward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard. See
on page .
To lock the seat-back upright, push it
firmly against its latch. Tug on the
seat-back to make sure it is latched.
Make sure the seat belts are
positioned in f ront of the rear seat-
back and the seat belt buckles are on
the seat cushion whenever the seat-
back is in its upright position. 47
117
Seats
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carrying Cargo
74 RELEASE LEVER
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New Vehicle Break-in . 110
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 125
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 190
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 110 .........................................
Odometer . 57
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Odometer, Trip . 57
Oil
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Change, How to . 139
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Change, When to . 133
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Checking Engine . 113
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Pressure Indicator . 52, 177
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Recommended . 138
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 66
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 196
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Opening the Hatch . 68
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Opening and Closing the Hood . 112
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Outside Mirrors . 79
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Outside Mirror Heaters . 80
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Overheating, Engine . 174
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 132
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Radiator Overheating . 174
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Radio/Cassette Sound System . 90
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Rear End Towing . 186
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 149
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Rear Seat Access . 72
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Rear Seat, Folding . 73
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Maintenance . 129
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 132
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Record . 135, 136
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Saf ety . 130
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Schedule . 131
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 52, 178
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Manual Transmission . 124
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 143
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Meters, Gauges . 57
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 79
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 116
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Moonroof . 78
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Closing (Emergency) . 180
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Panel Brightness Control . 62
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Parking . 126
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Parking Brake . 80
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 53, 179
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Parking Lights . 61 ..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 198
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PGM-FI System . 197
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Playing the Radio . 90
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Power Door Locks . 67
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Power Socket Locations . 83
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Power Windows . 76
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Preparing to Drive . 122
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children . 29
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Protecting Inf ants . 34
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Protecting Larger Children . 43
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Protecting Small Children . 35
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 39, 42
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Rear View Mirror . 79
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Rear Window Def ogger . 62
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Rear Window Washer . 60
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Rear Window Wiper . 60
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 71
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Recommended Shif t Points . 125
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Reminder Lights . 51
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 153
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Engine Oil and Filter . 139
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Fuses . 181
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Light Bulbs . 145
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Schedule . 131
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Tires and Wheels . 160
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Wiper Blades . 154
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 22
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 204
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Reset (Select) Button . 57
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant . 114, 141
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Restraint, Child . 29
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Rotation, Tire . 160
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Running Lights, Daytime . 161 ................................
Saf ety Belts . 10, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 204
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Saf ety Features . 9
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Airbags . 11
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Door Locks . 12
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Head Restraints . 15
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Seat Belts . 10
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Seats and Seat-Backs . 12
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 48
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Saf ety Messages . ii
Seat Belts, Additional
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Inf ormation . 20
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 20
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Seat Belt Maintenance . 22
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Seat Belt System Components . 20
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Seat Belts . 10, 20
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Cleaning . 153
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Maintenance . 22
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Replacing Af ter a Crash . 22
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System Components . 20
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Tether Anchor Points . 42
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Seat, Folding Rear . 73
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15 ........................
Seats, Adjusting the . 71
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Selecting a Child Seat . 36
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Select/Reset Button . 57
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Serial Number . 190
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Service Intervals . 133-134
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Service Manual . 205
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Service Station Procedures . 111
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Setting the Clock . 104
Shif ting
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The Manual Transmission . 124
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Side Airbags . 26
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
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Replacement in . 147
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Signaling Turns . 61
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Snow Tires . 161
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Sound System . 90
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 166
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Specif ications . 193
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Specif ications Charts . 192
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Speedometer . 57
Index
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