2006 HONDA CIVIC COUPE instrument panel

Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked. Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ). Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ). Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that the trunk is f ully
closed. When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure (see page ).
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Preparing to Drive
Driving
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These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shif t
lever is in.The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it f lashes while driving (in
any shif t position), it indicates a
possible problem in the transmission.
If the malf unction indicator lamp
comes on along with the ‘‘D’’
indicator, there is a problem in the
automatic transmission control
system. Avoid rapid acceleration, and
have the transmission checked by
your dealer as soon as possible.
To shif t f rom any position, press
f irmly on the brake pedal and press
the release button on the front of the
shiftlever.Youcannotshiftoutof
Park when the ignition switch is in
the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I)
position.
Automatic Transmission
Shif t L ever Position Indicators Shif ting
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RELEASE
BUTTONSHIFT LEVER
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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 front wheels away from 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.
Make sure the moonroof (if
equipped) and the windows are
closed.
Lock the doors. Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you. Turn of f the lights.
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.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.
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.
On vehicles with security system
Parking T ips
Parking
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Never install a sunshade between the
upper and lower meters on the
instrument panel. If you do, you could
cause heat damage to the upper meter
on a very hot day.
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Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to
on page .
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.
Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem (see
on page ).
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the vehicle
f rom a booster battery (see page ). 272
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272Emergency
Towing
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine
Emergency T owing
If theEngineWon’tStart
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CONT INUED
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High Beam .61
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Key (Immobilizer System) .59
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Lights ON .62
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Low Fuel .62
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Low Oil Pressure .57,263
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Maintenance Minder .60,209
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Malf unction Lamp .264
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REV Limit .60
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Security System .62
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Side Airbag Of f .58
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SRS .58
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Trunk Open .61
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning .59
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Washer Level .61
Indicators, Instrument .......................................
Panel .55,57
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Inf ant Restraint .37
Inf ant Seats
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Installing .40
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Tether Anchor Points .45
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .242
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Inf ormation Display .63
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Inside Mirror .100
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Inspection, Tire .243
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Installing a Child Seat .40 ........................
Instrument Panel .3,54
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Instrument Panel Brightness .71
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Instrument and Controls .53
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Interior Lights .106
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Vehicle .254
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Jack, Tire .253
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Jump Starting .259
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Keys .74
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Label, Certif ication .276
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Lane Change, Signaling .70
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,19
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LATCH System .41
Lights
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Bulb Replacement .232
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Indicators .55, 57
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Parking .70 ..................................
Turn Signal .70
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Load Limits .189
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 76
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 76
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Fuel Fill Door .181
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Power Door .78
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Trunk .88
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Low Coolant Level .185
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 57,263
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Lower Anchors .41
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 195
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 278
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 188
Index
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