2007 HONDA CIVIC windows

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 ).
1. 2. 3. 4.
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8.
7.
6.
5.
10.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving
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If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
bef ore you put the transmission in
Park. This keeps the vehicle f rom
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission.Make sure the moonroof (if
equipped) and the windows are
closed.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Turn of f the lights. If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the f ront wheels away f rom the
curb. If you have a manual
transmission, put it in f irst gear.
If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb. If you have a manual
transmission, put it in reverse gear.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Lock the doors.
Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly, or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
On vehicles with security system
Parking T ips
Parking
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Never install a sunshade between the
upper and lower meters on the
instrument panel. If you do, you could
cause heat damage to the upper meter
on a very hot day.
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Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page). Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action. If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
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276
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owingCharging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
267
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights . 239
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Brake Lights . 239
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Front Side Marker Lights . 238
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 238
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Headlights . 236, 237
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High-mount Brake Light . 241
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Parking Lights . 238
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 239
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Rear Turn Signal Lights . 239
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Specif ications . 283
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Bulbs, Halogen . 236
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Card, PC . 151
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Capacities Chart . 282
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo . 184
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Player . 122, 142
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Ceiling Light . 101
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Certif ication Label . 280
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Chains . 251
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Changing a Flat Tire . 257 Changing Oil
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How to . 226
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When to . 213
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Charging System Indicator . 65, 267
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 68
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 189
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Child Saf ety . 33
Child Seats
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LATCH Anchor System . 42
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Lower Anchors . 42
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
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Childproof Door Locks . 80
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Clock, Setting the . 169
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Clutch Fluid . 234
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CO in the Exhaust . 287
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 190
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Compact Spare . 256
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Console Compartment . 103
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Consumer Inf ormation . 294
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
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Adding . 228
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Checking . 181
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Proper Solution . 228
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Temperature Gauge . 67 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 287
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Cruise Control Operation . 171
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 294
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 3, 57
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 296
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Def og and Def rost . 109
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 109
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Dimensions . 282
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Dimming the Headlights . 72
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 232
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Engine Oil . 179
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Directional Signals . 72
Disc Brake Pad Wear
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Indicators . 199
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Disc Player . 122, 142
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Display Change Button . 66
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Disposal of Used Oil . 228
Index
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Warning Labels, Location of . 52
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Warranty Coverages . 295
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 231
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Indicator . 64
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Operation . 71
Wheel ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 75
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Alignment and Balance . 248
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Compact Spare . 256
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Nut Wrench . 258
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 96
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Rear, Def ogger . 74
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 71
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Def roster . 109
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Washers . 71
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 243
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Operation . 71
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Worn Tires . 247, 248
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 276
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Index
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