2006 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 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 .58
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators .60
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Gauges .65
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Odometer .65
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Display Change Button .65
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Trip Meter .66
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Fuel Gauge .66
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Temperature Gauge .66
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .67
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .67
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Maintenance Minder .68
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .69
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .70
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Turn Signal and Headlights .71
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Daytime Running Lights .72
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Instrument Panel Brightness .72
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Hazard Warning Button .72
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Rear Window Def ogger .73
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .73
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Keys and Locks .74
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Immobilizer System .76
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Ignition Switch .77 ......................................
Door Locks .78
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Power Door Locks .78
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Childproof Door Locks .79
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .79
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Auto Door Locking .79
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Auto Door Unlocking .81
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Trunk .84
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Emergency Trunk Opener .84
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Remote Transmitter .85
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Seats .88
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Power Windows .93
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Moonroof .94
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Mirrors .96
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Parking Brake .97
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Interior Lights .98
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Interior Convenience Items .99
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Beverage Holders .100
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Accessory Power Socket .100
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Glove Box .100
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Console Compartment .100
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 13 15
Make all adjustments bef ore you
start driving.
To change the seat-back angle of the
f ront seat, pull up on the lever on the
outside of the seat bottom.
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.
Seats
FrontSeatAdjustments
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See page f or important saf etyinf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints. 15
The height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. To raise the seat,
repeatedly pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat cushion. To lower
the seat, push the lever down
repeatedly. Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers f rom whiplash and other
injuries.
They are most ef f ective when you
adjust them so the back of the
occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint.
The head restraints adjust f or height.
You need both hands to adjust a
restraint.Donotattempttoadjustit
while driving. To raise it, pull upward.
To lower the restraint, push the
release button sideways, and push
the restraint down.
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Seats
Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Head Restraints
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
f ully closed.Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your vehicle.
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
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System Components .20
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Use During Pregnancy .18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .16
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Seats, Adjusting the .88
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Security System .144
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Serial Number .240
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Service Intervals .187
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Service Manual .255
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Service Station Procedures .151
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Setting the Clock .119
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators .166
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Shif t Lock Release .169
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Side Airbags .11,29
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Of f Indicator .32,61
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Side Curtain Airbags .11,31
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
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Replacement .202,203
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Signaling Turns .71
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Snow Tires .213
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Sound System .106
Spare Tire
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Inf lating .218
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Specif ications .243
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Specif ications Charts .242
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Speed Control .145 Speed-sensitive Volume
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Compensation (SVC) .111,124
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Spotlights .98
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .23
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Additional Safety Precautions .34
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .28
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Airbag Service .33
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .32
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .32
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .31
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .26
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How Your Side Airbags Work .29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .31
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SRS Components .23
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SRS Indicator .31,61
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START (Ignition Key Position) .77
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State Emissions Testing .250
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Starting the Engine .163
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .163
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With a Dead Battery .225 ........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .226
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment .73
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Anti-theft Column Lock .77
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Stereo Sound System .106
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Storing Your Vehicle .216
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .11,23
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Servicing .33
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SRS Indicator .31,61
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System Components .23
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SVC .111,124
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Synthetic Oil .192
Taillights, Changing ..................................
Bulbs .203,204
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .217
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