2005 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK seat adjustment

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See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 14
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Make all seat 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 rols
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See page f or important saf etyinf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints. 15
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 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.
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in the rear outboard
seating positions. To get into the rear seat on the
driver’s side, pull up on the seat-back
adjustment lever.
To get into the rear seat on the
passenger’s side, push down on the
release lever at the base of the seat-
back. The seat-back will tilt forward,
and the seat will slide forward to
allow easier access to the rear seat.
Seats
Head Restraints
Rear Seat Access
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.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 and the
hatch are securely closed and
locked.When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicator lights in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that the hatch is 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.
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Preparing to Drive
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 115
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Accessories . 115
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 116
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 66
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Accessory Power Socket . 83
Adding
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Brake Fluid . 144
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Clutch Fluid . 144
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Engine Coolant . 141
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Engine Oil . 138
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Transmission Fluid . 143
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Windshield Washer Fluid . 142
Additional Inf ormation About .......................
Your Seat Belts . 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
Additional Inf ormation About
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Your Airbags . 23
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Additional Safety Precautions . 28
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 27 How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 24
How Your Side Airbags .........................................
Work . 26
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Airbag System Components . 23
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Additives, Engine Oil . 139
Adjustments
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Head Restraints . 72
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Mirrors . 79
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Seats . 71
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Steering Wheel . 63
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Airbag (SRS) . 11, 23
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Air Conditioning System . 86
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Usage . 87
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 88
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Air Pressure, Tires . 157
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Antif reeze . 141
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock . 66
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Audio System . 90
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 52, 177 ............................
Jump Starting . 173
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Maintenance . 162
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Specif ications . 193
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Bef ore Driving . 109
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders . 83
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Booster Seats . 44
Brakes
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Break-in, New Linings . 110
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Fluid . 144
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Light, Burned-out . 149, 150
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Parking . 80
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System Indicator . 53, 179
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Wear Indicators . 127
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Braking System . 127
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 110
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 62
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Brights, Headlights . 61
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