2007 HONDA CIVIC COUPE ignition

This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0) position without
turning off the light switch, this
indicator will stay on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicato rs
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle flash. If
this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
rele ased, it means there is a problem
in a circuit. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
info rmation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
The
left 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. 238
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Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Lights On Indicator
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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This indicator has three functions:
It comes on as a reminder that you
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. See page for more
info rmation on the VSA system.
This
indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
Ifitcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or if it does not come on
wh en you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. Take
your vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked. Without VSA, your vehicle
still has normal driving ability, but
will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
VSA system.
This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on if any door
is not closed tightly.
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VSA A ctivation Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
Trunk-open Indicator
Door-open Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
U.S. Si model only
U.S. Si model only
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If you turn the steering wheel to the
full left or right position repeatedly
while stopping or driving at very low
speed, you may feel slightly harder
steering due to overhe ating of the
steering gear box.
This
indicator normally comes on
wh en you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and goes off
after the engine starts. If it comes on
at any other time, there is a problem
in the electric power steering system.
If this happens, stop the vehicle in a
safe place, and turn off the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will not turn
off immediately. If it does not go off
after driving a short distance, or
comes back on again while driving,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be off, making the
vehicle harder to steer.
To protect the engine from damage,
never drive with the tachometer in
its red zone.
This
indicator shows you when the
engine speed is near the tachometer’s
red zone. When the engine speed
gets to near the red zone, the
indicator blinks. If you exceed the
maximum speed f or the gear you are
in, the indicator stays on, and you
may f eel the engine cut in and out
due to the engine speed limiter (see
page ). 196
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
Rev L imit Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
U.S. Si model only
U.S. Si model only
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REV LIMIT INDICATOR

The information display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil life and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
information helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs for continued trouble-
free driving. Refer to page for
more information.
If
the system still detects a leak in
your vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine off, and check or
retighten the fuel fill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go off,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more information, see
page . 213
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Gauges
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Push down on the
lever to signal a left turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
ch ange, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turn Signal
OFF
Parking and interior lights
Headlights on
High Beams
Flashhighbeams
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. Turning
the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on with the key
removed from the ignition switch,
you will hear a reminder tone when
you open the driver’s door. Push the lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
high beam indicator will come on
(see page ). Pull the lever back to
return to the low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
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Turn Signal
Headlights On High Beams
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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 .
With the headlight switch of f or
position, the high beam
headlights 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.
There are six brightness levels.
When you push either button, the
inf ormation display indicates the
current level. You will hear a tonewhen 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 the
or position.
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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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL BUTTONS

Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.
The defogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side-
to-side.
Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or off. For more
inf ormation, see page .
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn the
def ogger on again when you restart
the vehicle.
Pushthebuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both turn
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled.
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On Canadian LX and EX models
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning Button
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Canadian
LX and EX
models

Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your set of keys.
You will need this key number if you
ever have to get a key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk and trunk release
handle locked when you leave your
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
f acility.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.
Keys and Locks
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KEY
NUMBER
TAG
MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER VALET
KEY
(Gray)KEY
NUMBER
TAGDX model
VALET
KEY
(Gray)
MASTER
KEY
(Black)
All LX models, and Canadian DX-G and
EX models
U.S. EX and Si models
KEY
NUMBER
TAG MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER VALET
KEY
(Gray)