2008 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN set clock

The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you have an optional
audio system, ref er to the operating
instructions that came with it.)
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C .108
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Using the A/C .110
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Audio System .112
Audio System (Models without
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navigation system) .114
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Playing the Radio .115
Playing the XM
Satellite
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Radio (Optional) .119
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Playing a Disc .124
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Disc Player Error Messages .130
Audio System (Models with ...............
navigation system) .132
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .132
Playing the XM
Satellite
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Radio .136
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Playing a Disc .144
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Disc Player Error Messages .152
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Playing a PC Card .153
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PC Card Error Messages .165
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AM/FM Radio Reception .166
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Protecting Your Discs .168
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Remote Audio Controls .171
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Auxiliary Input Jack .172
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Radio Thef t Protection .173
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Setting the Clock .174
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Security System .175 ...............................
Cruise Control .176
All models except U.S. DX
All U.S. models except DX
Features
Features
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On models with navigation system
On models without navigation system
The navigation system receives
signals f rom the global positioning
system (GPS), and the displayed
time is updated automatically by the
GPS. Ref er to the navigation system
manual f or how to adjust the time.
To set the time, press the CLOCK
(AM, AM/FM) button until the
displayed time begins to blink, then
release the button.
Change the hours by pressing the H
(preset 1) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time. Change
the minutes by pressing the M
(preset 2) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time.
Press the CLOCK (AM, AM/FM)
button again to enter the set time.
You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, pressing the
CLOCK (AM, AM/FM) button until
you hear a beep, then pressing the R
(preset 3) button sets the clock back
to the previous hour. If the displayed
time is af ter the half hour, the clock
sets f orward to the beginning of the
next hour.
For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:52 will reset to 2:00
Setting the Clock
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HOUR BUTTON RESET BUTTON
HOUR BUTTON RESET BUTTON
MINUTE BUTTON MINUTE BUTTON CLOCK BUTTON
CLOCK BUTTON Si model
All models except Si
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Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page
). Add coolant if the level is
below the MIN mark.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum heat. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the reading
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
bef ore checking the radiator.
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5.
6.
10.
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286
Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
276
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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If the driver’s power window f use is
removed, the AUTO function of the
driver’s window will be disabled. You
should reset the AUTO f eature, (see
page ).
If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
f requency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the digit code (see
page ).
When the audio system is disabled,
the clock setting in the audio system
will be canceled. You will need to
reset the clock (see page ).100
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All models except DX and Canadian
DX-G
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .247
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Brake Lights .247
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Front Side Marker Lights .246
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Front Turn Signal Lights .246
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Headlights .244, 245
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High-mount Brake Light .249
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Parking Lights .246
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Rear Side Marker Lights .247
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Rear Turn Signal Lights .247
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Specif ications .293
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Bulbs, Halogen .244 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3, 56
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Daytime Running Lights .73
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .308
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Def og and Def rost .111
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Def ogger, Rear Window .74
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Def rosting the Windows .111
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Dimensions .292
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Dimming the Headlights .72
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .240
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Engine Oil .183
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Directional Signals .72
Disc Brake Pad Wear
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Indicators .207
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Disc Player .124, 144
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Display Change Button .66
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Disposal of Used Oil .236
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Card, PC .153
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Capacities Chart .293
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .51
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Carrying Cargo .191
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Player .124, 144
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Ceiling Light .104
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Certif ication Label .290
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Chains .261
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Changing a Flat Tire .267 Changing Oil
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How to .234
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When to .223
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Charging System Indicator .65, 277
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Check Fuel Cap Message .68
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .197
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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 .174
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Clutch Fluid .243
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CO in the Exhaust .300
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Cold Weather, Starting in .198
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Compact Spare .266
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Console Compartment .106
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Consumer Inf ormation .306
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Controls, Instruments and .55
Coolant
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Adding .236
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Checking .185
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Proper Solution .236
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Temperature Gauge .67 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .300
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Cruise Control Operation .176
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Customer Service Inf ormation .306
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CONT INUED
Taillights, Changing..................................
Bulbs .247, 248
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .265
Seat Belts
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System Components .18
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Use During Pregnancy .16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .14
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Seats, Adjusting the .91
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Security System .175
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Serial Number .290
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Service Intervals .223
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Service Manual .309
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Service Station Procedures .181
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Setting the Clock .174
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators .202
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Shif t Lock Release .205
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Side Airbags .9, 27
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Of f Indicator .30, 60
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Side Curtain Airbags .9, 29
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
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Replacement .246, 247
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Signaling Turns .72
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Snow Tires .261
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Sound System .112
Spare Tire
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Inf lating .266
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Specif ications .294
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Specif ications Charts .292
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Speed Control .176 Speed-sensitive Volume
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Compensation (SVC) .118, 142
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Spotlights .104
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .21
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Additional Safety Precautions .32
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
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Airbag Service .31
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .29
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .24
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How Your Side Airbags Work .27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .29
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SRS Components .21
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SRS Indicator .29, 60
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START (Ignition Key Position) .78
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Starting the Engine .198
In Cold Weather at High
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Altitude .198
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With a Dead Battery .273
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .275 Steering Wheel
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Adjustment .75
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Anti-theft Column Lock .78
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Stereo Sound System .112
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Storing Your Vehicle .264
Supplemental Restraint
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System .9,21
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Servicing .31
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SRS Indicator .29, 60
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System Components .21
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SVC .118, 142
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Synthetic Oil .233
Index
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