2008 HONDA CIVIC COUPE remove seats

When a passenger is seated in the
rear center seating position, the
center head restraint should be
adjusted up or down, to match the
passenger’s height.To remove a head restraint f or
cleaning or repair, pull it up as f ar as
it will go. Push the release button,
then pull the restraint out of the seat-
back.
When reinstalling a head restraint,
put the legs back in place. Then
adjust it to the appropriate height
while pressing the release button.
Make sure the head restraint locks
in position when you reinstall it.
Seats
Removing t he Head Rest raint
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RELEASE BUTTON
Rear Center Position
LEG
SEAT-BACK
Failure to reinstall the head
restraints can result in severe
injury during a crash.
Always replace the head
restraints before driving.
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The left and right halves can be
f olded separately.
The back of the rear seat folds down
to give you direct access to the trunk.
The seat-back can be released f rom
inside the trunk.
Remove any items from the seat
beforeyoufolddowntheseat-back.
When storing cargo, you can move
therearcentershoulderbeltoutof
the way by removing the belt f rom
the guide.
To release the seat-back, pull the
release under the trunk panel. Push
the seat-back down, then let go of
the release.
For f ull rear f old-down seat models,
the release is located on the driver’s
side of the trunk.
For 60/40 split rear f old-down seat
models, a release is located on each
side of the trunk.
On all models except DX and U.S. LX
Folding Rear Seat
Seats
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GUIDE
RELEASE
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Make sure that the folded seat-back
does not press against the f ront
passenger’s seat, as this could cause
the weight sensors to work
improperly.
If the rear head restraints get caught
on the f ront seat backs and you
cannot fold down the rear seat-back
f ully, you can remove the head
restraints (see page ).
Make sure the removed head
restraints are securely stored.
To lock the seat-back upright, push it
f irmly against the trunk panel. Make
sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat.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 twists in any
shoulder belt.
Never drive with the seat-back
f olded down and the trunk lid open.
See on
page .
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
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Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.
The ignition switch must be in the
ON (II) position to use seat heaters.
Push the top of the switch, HI, to
rapidly heat up the seat. Af ter the
seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing
the bottom of the switch. This will
keep the seat warm.
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19750
If equipped
CONT INUED
Seats
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Carrying Cargo Seat Heaters
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
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