2006 HONDA CIVIC COUPE brake

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 .54
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Indicators .57
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Gauges .63
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Display Change Button .64
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Odometer .64
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Trip Meter .64
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .65
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Fuel Gauge .66
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .66
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Maintenance Minder .67
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .68
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .69
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Turn Signal and Headlights .70
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Instrument Panel Brightness .71
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Hazard Warning Button .72
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Rear Window Def ogger .72
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .73
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Keys and Locks .74
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Immobilizer System .75
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Ignition Switch .76
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Door Locks .77
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Power Door Locks .78 .
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .78
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Remote Transmitter .85
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Trunk .88
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Emergency Trunk Opener .89
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Seats .90
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Power Windows .96
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Moonroof .98
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Mirrors .100
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Parking Brake .101
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Interior Convenience Items .102
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Beverage Holders .103
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Console Compartment .103
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Glove Box .103
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Coat Hook .104
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Accessory Power Sockets .104
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Vanity Mirror .105
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Sun Visor .105
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Interior Lights .106
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Ceiling Light .106
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Spotlights .106
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Courtesy Light .107
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.57)
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATORANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
(P.61)DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR(P.59)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.61)
(P.59)
(P.61) (P.61) (P.62)
(P.58)(P.62)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.61)
(P.57,264) (P.60,209)
(P.61)
(P.
57, 263)
(P.
58)
(P. 57, 263) PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.
58)
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Instrument Panel
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LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR (P.62)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.
61)
(P.
61)
(P. 60) (P.
62)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
REV LIMIT INDICATOR
(P. 61)(P.
58)
(P.61)
(P.58) (P.
60)
(P. 62)
(P. 61)
(P.
61)
(P.
57)
(P.
59)
(P. 57, 263)
(P. 57, 263)
(P. 57, 264) (P.
59)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.58)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P. 60,209)
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This indicator has two f unctions:Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you try to drive with the
parking brake not f ully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires.
If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page . This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates a
potential problem with your f ront
airbags. This indicator will also alert
you to a potential problem with your
side airbags, passenger’s side airbag
automatic cutoff system, side curtain
airbags, automatic seat belt
tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut off. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Side Airbag Of f Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock f unction. For more
inf ormation, see page .The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine’s f uel system will be
disabled (see page ).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators
Immobilizer System
Indicator
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If this indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position and release the parking
brake, it means there is a problem
withtheDRL.Theremayalsobea
problem with the high beam
headlights. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this indicator
(see page ). This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ). This indicator comes on if either
door is not closed tightly. This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
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Canadian models only
If equipped
If equipped
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator Cruise Main Indicator
High Beam Indicator Washer Level Indicator Cruise Control IndicatorDoor-open Indicator Trunk-open Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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With the headlight switch of f or in
the position, the high beam
headlights and the high beam
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
The buttons under the lef t side vent
control the brightness of the
instrument panel. Push the or
button to adjust the brightness.
Separate adjustments can be made
when the headlights are on and of f .
There are six brightness levels.
When you push either button, the
inf ormation display indicates the
current level. You will hear a tone when you reach the maximum or
minimum brightness. The display
returns to the odometer 5 seconds
af ter you stop adjusting the
brightness.
To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to
or .
The center of each meter (upper and
lower) illuminates with reduced
brightness when you unlock and
open the driver’s door, and then goes
back to the selected brightness when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position.
If you insert the key but do not turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, the illumination turns of f in
about 7 seconds.
Daytime Running L ights
Instrument Panel Brightness
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness
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CONTROL BUTTONS
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The auto door locking f eature has
two or three possible settings,
depending on the transmission type
(A/T or M/T):Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park (P), and close the driver’s
door.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.Set the parking brake.
Push and hold the brake pedal,
then move the shift lever out of
Park (P).
Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound, and af ter about 5
seconds, you will hear another
clicking sound.
Release the switch, move the shif t
lever to Park (P), and turn the
ignition switch to the LOCK (0)
position within 5 seconds.
Close the driver’s door.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
The doors lock when the vehicle
speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h).
On vehicles with automatic
transmission, the doors lock
whenever you move the shif t lever
out of the Park position.
The auto door locking is
deactivated all the time.
This is the def ault setting when
the vehicle leaves the f actory.
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Locks both doors when the vehicle’s
speed reaches about 9 mph (15 km/h).
On vehicles with automatic transmission On vehicles with manual transmission
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Door L ocks
To activate either auto door lockmode:A uto Door L ocking
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