2005 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN seats

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .52
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
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Maintenance Required Indicator . 60
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Gauges .61
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Odometer .61
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Trip Meter .61
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Fuel Gauge .61
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Temperature Gauge . 62
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .63
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 64
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 65
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 66
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Hazard Warning Light . 67
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Rear Window Def ogger . 67
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 68
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Keys and Locks .69
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Immobilizer System .70
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Ignition Switch .71
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Door Locks .72
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Power Door Locks .72
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Childproof Door Locks . 72
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Trunk .73
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 73
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Remote Transmitter .74 .................................................
Seats .76
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Power Windows .80
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Moonroof .81
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Mirrors .81
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Parking Brake .83
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Interior Lights .84
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Interior Convenience Items . 85
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Beverage Holders .86
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Accessory Power Sockets . 86
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Glove Box .86
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Console Compartment . 86
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 12 14
Make all 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
76

See page f or important saf etyinf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints. 15
U.S.: LX,EX Canada: LX-G, Si
To adjust the height of the driver’s
seat, turn the dial on the outside of
the seat bottom. Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
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 f ront and
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.
Seats
Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Head Restraints
Inst rument s and Cont rols
77
FRONT
RELEASE BUTTON

When storing cargo, you can move
therearcentershoulderbeltoutof
the way by removing the belt f rom
the guide.
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.
The lid of the console compartment
canbeusedasanarmrest.
Make sure the passenger’s hands or
fingersareawayfromthearmrest
bef ore pushing it down.
It is optional on other U.S. models.
Standard on LX and EX models in the
U.S., and SE, LX-G and Si models inCanada
Seats
Armrest Folding Rear Seat
78
MASTER KEY GUIDE
CENTER SHOULDER BELT

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
page . 47
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Seats
Carrying Cargo
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Inst rument s and Cont rols
79
Pull
Pull
RELEASE

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 trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward 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
trunk panel. 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. 47
Carrying Cargo
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on
a Roof Rack
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Bef ore Driving
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .4, 52
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 224
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Def og and Def rost .91
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 67
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Def rosting the Windows . 91
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Dimensions .208 ...............
Dimming the Headlights . 65
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 159
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Engine Oil .125
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Directional Signals .65
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 142
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Disposal of Used Oil .156
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 72
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Power Door Locks .72
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 210
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission .136
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving .133
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Economy .126
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In Foreign Countries . 214
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 169
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Capacities Chart .208
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 47
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Carrying Cargo .129
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .113
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Operation .112
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Player .99
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Ceiling Light .84
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Certif ication Label .206
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Chains .177
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Changing a Flat Tire .183
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .155
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When to .149
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Charging System Indicator . 56,194
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 134
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Child Saf ety .30
Child Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 39
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Lower Anchors .38
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Tether Anchor Points . 42
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Childproof Door Locks . 72
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Clock, Setting the .115 ...................................
Clutch Fluid .161
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CO in the Exhaust .215
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 135
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Compact Spare .182
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Consumer Inf ormation . 222
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant ........................................
Adding .157
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Checking .125
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Proper Solution .157
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Temperature Gauge . 62
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .215
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Cruise Control Operation . 117
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 222
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Economy, Fuel .126
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Emergencies on the Road . 181
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Battery, Jump Starting . 190
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Brake System Indicator . 196
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Changing a Flat Tire . 183
Index
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Keys .69
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 62
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Fuel .61
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 138
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .136
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Glove Box .86
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 163
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 67
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .163
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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High Beam Indicator . 58
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Reminder Beeper .65
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 163
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Turning on .65
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Head Restraints .77
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Heating and Cooling .88
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High Altitude, Starting at . 135
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High-Low Beam Switch . 65
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High-mount Brake Light . 168
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Hood Latch .162 .......................
Hood, Opening the .124
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Horn .63
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Hydraulic Clutch .161
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 183
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Jack, Tire .183
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Jump Starting .190
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 206
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .69
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Switch .71
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Timing Control System . 216
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 56
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Inf ant Restraint .35
Inf ant Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 39
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Lower Anchors .38
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Tether Anchor Points . 42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 172
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High Speed Driving . 173
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Normal Driving .173
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Inside Mirror .81
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Inspection, Tire .174
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Lights . 56
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 66.................................
Interior Lights .84
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Introduction .i
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Label, Certif ication .206
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Lane Change, Signaling . 65
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,20
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LATCH Anchor System . 39
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .163
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Indicator .56
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Parking .57
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Turn Signal .58
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Load Limit .130
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 71
Index
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