2009 HONDA CIVIC COUPE cruise control

You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
To increase the speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle speeds up about
1 mph (1.6 km/h). Press and hold the SET/DECEL
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
Resting your f oot on the brake or
clutch pedal causes the cruise
control to cancel.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your f oot. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator on
the instrument panel goes out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
DECEL button.
Push on the accelerator pedal until
you reach the desired cruising
speed, then press the SET/
DECEL button.
Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
Features
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You can cancel cruise control in any
of these ways:Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
system remembers the previously
set cruising speed. To return to that
speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
(40 km/h) and then press and
release the RES/ACCEL button. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes
on, and the vehicle accelerates to the
same cruising speed as bef ore.
Pressing the CRUISE button turns
the system off and erases the
previous cruising speed.
Cancelling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed
Cruise Control
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Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Do
notusethecruisecontrol.When
traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 30
minutes.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.
7. 8.
9.
Emissions T esting
Technical Inf ormation
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,54
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Daytime Running Lights .73
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator .63
.................................
Dead Battery .357
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .394
................
Def ogger, Rear Window .75
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Def rosting the Windows .120
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Dimensions .376
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Dimming the Headlights .72
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .320
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Engine Oil .267
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Directional Signals .72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .291
.......................................
Disc Care .216
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .50
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Carrying Cargo .275
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Care .216
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CD Changer .137,178
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CD Changer Error Messages .139
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CD Player .132,170
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Ceiling Light .113
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Certif ication Label .374
............................................
Chains .343
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Changing a Flat Tire .351
Changing Oil
........................................
How to .314
......................................
When to .303
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Charging System Indicator .57,361
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Check Fuel Cap Message .68
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .281
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Child Saf ety .32
..............................
Booster Seats .47
...................................
Child Seats .39
Important Saf ety
.........................
Reminders .32,35
..........................................
Inf ants .37
............................
Large Children .46
.........................................
LATCH .41
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Risks with Airbags .33 .............................
Small Children .38
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Tether .45
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Warning Labels .51
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Where Should a Child Sit? .33
Child Seats ......................................
Installing .40
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LATCH .41
......................................
Selecting .39
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Tether Anchorage Points .45
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .331
..............................................
Clock .222
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Clutch Fluid .323
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CO in the Exhaust .385
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Coat Hook .110
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Cold Weather, Starting in .282
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Compact Spare Tire .350
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Console Compartment .109
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Consumer Inf ormation .392
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Controls, Instruments and .53
Coolant
........................................
Adding .316
....................................
Checking .269
.........................
Proper Solution .316
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Temperature Gauge .68 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .385
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Cruise Control Indicator .62
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Cruise Control Operation .224
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Cup Holders .109
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Customer Service Inf ormation .329
Index
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Jacking up the Vehicle .352
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Jack, Tire .351
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Jump Starting .357
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Keys .77
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Label, Certif ication .374
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Lane Change, Signaling .72
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,19
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LATCH System .41
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .374
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .77
...........................................
Switch .79
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Timing Control System .386
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Immobilizer System .78
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Important Safety Precautions .6
Indicators
..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .59
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) .58,363
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Charging System .57,361
.............................
Cruise Control .62
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Door Open .63
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) .63
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EPS (Electric Power Steering) .60
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Fog Light .63
...................................
High Beam .63
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Key (Immobilizer System) .59
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Lights On .63
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Low Fuel .64
................
Low Oil Pressure .57,361
..............
Low Tire Pressure .61,296 ..........
Maintenance Minder .60,303
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .362
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REV Limit .61
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Security System .64
.......................................
Seat Belt .57
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Side Airbag Of f .58
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SRS .58
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TPMS .61,297
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Trunk Open .63
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .59
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VSA Activation .62
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VSA System .62
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Washer Level .63
Indicators, Instrument .......................................
Panel .55,57
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Inf ant Restraint .37
Inf ant Seats
......................................
Installing .40
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Tether Anchor Points .45
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .335
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Inf ormation Display .65
.................................
Inside Mirror .106
.............................
Inspection, Tire .338
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Installing a Child Seat .40
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Tether Anchorage Points .45 .............................
Using LATCH .41
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Instrument Panel .3,54
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
................
Instrument and Controls .53
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Interior Lights .113
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Introduction .i
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iPod
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Index
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