2006 HONDA CIVIC COUPE seat adjustment

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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To change the seat-back angle, pull
up on the lever on the outside of the
seat bottom.
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
To adjust the seat f orward or
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Move
the seat to the desired position, and
releasethebar.Trytomovetheseat
to make sure it is locked in position.Once your seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and f orth to make sure it
is locked in position.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs. 11 13
FrontSeatAdjustments
Seats
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The height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. To raise the seat bottom,
repeatedly pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat cushion. To lower
the seat, push the lever down
repeatedly.
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.To use the console lid as an armrest,
slide it to one of its three positions.
Make sure your passenger’s hands
orfingersareawayfromthearmrest
bef ore moving it.
Driver’s Seat Height A djustment A rmrest
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To get into the rear seat on the
driver’s side, open the door and pull
up on the seat-back adjustment lever.
The seat-back will tilt f orward to
allow easier entry to the rear seat.To get into the rear seat on the
passenger’s side, push downward on
the release lever at the base of the
seat-back or pull up on the seat-back
adjustment lever. The seat-back will
tilt forward, and the seat will move
f orward to allow easier entry to the
rear seat.Af ter a passenger gets into the back
seat, push the seat-back to the
upright position, and push the seat
backwards until it latches. Make
sure the seat is f ully latched bef ore
sitting in it.
When you return the seat-back
upright, the seat stays in the fully
f orward position. Use the seat
adjustment bar and the seat-back
adjustment lever to move the seat to
the desired position. Make sure the
seat is f ully latched bef ore sitting in
it.
All models except DX and Canadian
DX-G
On DX and Canadian DX-G models
Passenger’s Side
Driver’s Side
Seats
Rear Seat Access
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SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT LEVER RELEASE LEVER
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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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Taillights, Changing Bulbs .236
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .251
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .280
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Emissions Control Systems .283
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Oxygenated Fuels .180
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .284,285
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Tether Anchor Points .45
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Thef t Protection, Radio .172
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .284,285
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Tilt the Steering Wheel .73
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Security System .174
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Selecting a Child Seat .39
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Serial Number .276
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Service Intervals .209
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Service Manual .291
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Service Station Procedures .181
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Setting the Clock .173
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators .198
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Shif t Lock Release .201
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Side Airbags .9,26
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Of f Indicator .29,58
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Side Curtain Airbags .9,28
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
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Replacement .235
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Signaling Turns .70
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Snow Chains .247
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Snow Tires .246
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Sockets, Accessory Power .104
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Sound System .115
Spare Tire
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Inf lating .252
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Specif ications .279
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Spark Plugs .278
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Specif ications .278
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Speed Control .175
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Speed Limiter .197,200 ..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .21
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Additional Safety Precautions .31
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Airbag Service .30
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Airbag System Components .21
How the Passenger Airbag
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Of f Indicator Works .29
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .29
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How the SRS Indicator Works .28
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .23
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How Your Side Airbags Work .26
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .28
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SRS Indicator .28,58
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START (Ignition Key Position) .76
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Starting the Engine .194
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .194
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With a Dead Battery .259
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State Emissions Testing .286
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .261
Steering Wheel
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Adjustments .73
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Anti-theft Column Lock .76
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Steering Wheel Buttons .170,175 ...................
Stereo Sound System .115
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Storing Your Vehicle .250
Supplemental Restraint
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System .9,21
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Servicing .30
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SRS Indicator .28,58
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System Components .21
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SVC .120,144
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Synthetic Oil .221
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