2005 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN fold seats

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
.
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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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 .30
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General Guidelines .30
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Protecting Inf ants .35
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Protecting Small Children . 36
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Selecting Child Seats .37
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Installing a Child Seat .38
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Protecting Larger Children . 44
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Radiator Overheating . 191
Radio/CD/Cassette ..............................
Sound System .92
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Readiness Codes . 195,218
Rear Lights, Bulb .......................
Replacement .166-168
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Rear Seat, Folding .78
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Rear View Mirror .81
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Rear Window Def ogger . 67
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 76
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 137
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Reminder Lights .56
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Remote Transmitter .74 Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 169
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Engine Oil and Filter . 155
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Floor Mats .169
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Fuses .198
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Light Bulbs .163
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Schedule .147
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Seat Belts .169
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Timing Belt .160
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Tires .175
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Wiper Blades .170
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .125, 157
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Restraint, Child .30
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Reverse Gear Position . 139
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Rotation, Tire .175
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Saf ety Belts .10, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 224
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10 .............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 48
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .10, 20
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .21
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15,20
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Maintenance .21, 169
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .20, 56
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Seats, Adjusting the .76
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Serial Number .206
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Service Intervals .149-150
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Service Manual .225
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Service Station Procedures . 123
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Setting the Clock .115
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 138
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Shif t Lock Release .140
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Side Airbags .11, 26
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Cutof f Indicator .28, 57
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .165, 166
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Signaling Turns .65
Index
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