2006 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN fold seats

The back of the rear seat folds down,
giving you direct access to the trunk.
The seat-back is released f rom inside
the trunk.
When a passenger is seated in the
rear center seating position, make
sure the head restraint is adjusted to
its highest position.
The lid of the console compartment
canbeusedasanarmrestbymoving
it f orward and backward. Make sure
the armrest is securely latched.
Make sure your passenger’s hands
orfingersareawayfromthearmrest
bef ore moving it.
On EX models, the rear seat armrest
is in the center of the rear seat. Pivot
it down to use it.Theseat-backcanbefolddownas
one piece.On all models except DX
On DX, LX and Canadian DX-G models
Seats
Folding Rear Seat
Armrest
90
Rear Center Position
RELEASE BUTTON
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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 .
Make sure that the folded seat-back
does not interf ere with the f ront
passenger’s seat-back. This will
cause the f ront passenger’s weight
sensors to work improperly (see
page ). Also check the passenger
airbag of f indicator to assure proper
operation of the passenger’s
advanced front airbag.
Make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in f ront of the rear seat-
back, and the center shoulder belt is
re-positioned in the guide whenever
the seat-back is in its upright position.
Be sure there are no twist in the
center shoulder belt.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded. 28
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Seats
Carrying Cargo
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
92
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.
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.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop. 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. 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. 53
Carrying Cargo
Carrying Items in the Passenger
CompartmentCarrying Cargo in the Trunk
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Bef ore Driving
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Panel Brightness Control . 72
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Park Gear Position .167
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Parking .170
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Parking Brake .97
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 60,231
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Parking Lights .71
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 249
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Playing the Radio . 108,121
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Playing a Disc .112, 125
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Playing a PC Card .129
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PGM-FI System .248
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .35
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General Guidelines .35
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Protecting Inf ants .40
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Protecting Small Children . 41
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Selecting Child Seats .42
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Installing a Child Seat .43
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Protecting Larger Children . 49 ................................
Saf ety Belts .10, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 254
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Saf ety Features .9
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Airbags .11
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Seat Belts .10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 54
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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 . 16,21
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Maintenance .22, 206
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .20, 60
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Radiator Overheating . 226
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Radio/CD Sound System . 108
Radio/CD/PC Card Sound ........................................
System .121
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Readiness Codes . 230,250
Rear Lights, Bulb .......................
Replacement .203-205
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Rear Seat, Folding .90
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Rear View Mirror .96
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 88
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 165
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Reminder Lights .60
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Remote Audio Controls . 143
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Remote Transmitter .85
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 206
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Engine Oil and Filter . 192
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Fuses .232
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Light Bulbs .200
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Maintenance Minder . 181
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Tires .212
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Wiper Blades .207 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash .22
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .154, 194
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Restraint, Child .35
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Reverse Gear Position . 167
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Rotation, Tire .212
Index
R
S
P
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