2008 HONDA CIVIC trunk

When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
in the circuit. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).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 the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The lef t 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 pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
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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Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Lights On Indicator
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Trunk-open Indicator
Door-open Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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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
NUMBERTAG
MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER VALET
KEY
(Gray)KEY
NUMBERTAG VALET
KEY
(Gray)
MASTER
KEY
(Black)
KEY
NUMBERTAG
MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER VALET
KEY
(Gray)U.S. LX and Canadian DX-G models DX model
EX, EX-L, Si, and Canadian LX models
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Even though your vehicle’s battery is
removed or goes dead, the system
keeps the auto door lock/unlock
setting which you selected.
push and hold the
brake pedal, then move the shift
lever out of the Park (P) position.
Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click.
Continue to hold the switch:
Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the ACCESSORY (I) position. move the shif t
lever to the Park (P) position. Until you hear another click
(af ter about 5 seconds) to
activate
Or, until you hear two more
clicks (af ter about 10 seconds)
to activate
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. To open the trunk, pull the trunk
release handle on the lef t side of the
driver’s seat. To protect items in the
trunk when you need to give the key
to someone else, lock the trunk
release handle with the master key,
and give the other person the valetkey.
3. 4. 5. 6.On A/T vehicles,
On A/T vehicles,driver’s door unlock
feature,
all doors unlock f eature.
Door L ocks, T runk
Trunk
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MASTER KEYTRUNK RELEASE
HANDLEPULL
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Even though your vehicle’s battery is
removed or goes dead, the system
keeps the auto door lock/unlock
setting which you selected.
push and hold the
brake pedal, then move the shift
lever out of the Park (P) position.
Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click.
Continue to hold the switch:
Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the ACCESSORY (I) position. move the shif t
lever to the Park (P) position. Until you hear another click
(af ter about 5 seconds) to
activate
Or, until you hear two more
clicks (af ter about 10 seconds)
to activate
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. To open the trunk, pull the trunk
release handle on the lef t side of the
driver’s seat. To protect items in the
trunk when you need to give the key
to someone else, lock the trunk
release handle with the master key,
and give the other person the valetkey.
3. 4. 5. 6.On A/T vehicles,
On A/T vehicles,driver’s door unlock
feature,
all doors unlock f eature.
Door L ocks, T runk
Trunk
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MASTER KEYTRUNK RELEASE
HANDLEPULL
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Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this feature.
As a saf ety f eature, your vehicle has
a release lever on the trunk latch so
the trunk can be opened f rom inside.
To open the trunk, push the release
lever in the direction pointed by an
arrow.
For more inf ormation about child
saf ety, see page .
Press and hold the trunk release
button on the remote transmitter.
Keep the trunk lid closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging it,
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. See,page .
To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid.
You can also use the master key to
open the trunk.
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On EX, EX-L, Si, and Canadian LX
modelsEmergency T runk Opener
Carbon
Monoxide Hazard
Trunk
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RELEASE LEVER
MASTER KEY
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Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this feature.
As a saf ety f eature, your vehicle has
a release lever on the trunk latch so
the trunk can be opened f rom inside.
To open the trunk, push the release
lever in the direction pointed by an
arrow.
For more inf ormation about child
saf ety, see page .
Press and hold the trunk release
button on the remote transmitter.
Keep the trunk lid closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging it,
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. See,page .
To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid.
You can also use the master key to
open the trunk.
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On EX, EX-L, Si, and Canadian LX
modelsEmergency T runk Opener
Carbon
Monoxide Hazard
Trunk
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RELEASE LEVER
MASTER KEY
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Press this button once to
lock all doors. Some exterior lights
will f lash once. When you push
LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you
will hear a horn to verif y that the
doors are locked. You cannot lock
the doors if any door is not f ully
closed or the key is in the ignition
switch. Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to attract attention;
the horn will sound, and the exterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or insert the key.
The ceiling light (if the ceiling light
switch is in the door activated
position) will come on when you
press the UNLOCK button. If you do
not open any door, the light stays on
f or about 30 seconds, then f ades out.
If you relock the doors with the
remote transmitter before 30
seconds have elapsed, the light goes
of f immediately. Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the other doors.
Some exterior lights will f lash twice
each time you press the button. This
button does not work when the key
is in the ignition switch.
If you push the LOCK button twice
within 5 seconds, you will hear a
horn to verify that the security
system has set.
Press this
button f or about 1 second to open
the trunk. You cannot open the trunk
if the key is in the ignition switch.
If you unlock the doors with the
remote transmitter, but do not open
any of the doors within 30 seconds,
the doors automatically relock. On
U.S. LX, EX, EX-L, and Si models,
the security system will also set.
On EX, EX-L, Si, and Canadian LX
models
On U.S. LX, EX, EX-L, and Si models
LOCK
PA NIC
UNL OCK
T RUNK REL EA SE
Remote Transmitter
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LOCK
BUTTON
TRUNK
RELEASE
BUTTON
PANIC BUTTON
PANIC BUTTON UNLOCK
BUTTON
LOCK
BUTTON
EX, EX-L, Si, and Canadian LX models
UNLOCK BUTTON
U.S. LX and Canadian DX-G models
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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.
On EX, EX-L, Si, and Canadian LX
models, the rear seat armrest is in
the center of the rear seat. Pivot it
down to use it.
Theseat-backcanbefoldeddownas
one piece.
To use the console lid as an armrest,
slide it to one of its three positions.
CONT INUED
On all models except DX
On DX, U.S. LX, and Canadian DX-Gmodels
Folding Rear Seat
Armrest
Seats
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