2009 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID headlights

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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Canadian model only
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.31)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
Vehicle with navigation system is shown DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
(P.65)
SEL/RESET
BUTTON HORN
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
(P.75)
(P.65)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA
) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
(P.286)
(P.210)
(P.219)
(P.256) (P.219)(P.77)
(P.74)
(P.73)
(P.76)
(P.76)
HEATED MIRRORS
(P.98)(P.214)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .56
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Indicators .58
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Gauges .65
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Odometer .65
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Display Change Button .66
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Current Fuel Mileage .66
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Trip Meter .67
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Average Fuel Mileage .67
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Fuel Gauge .67
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .68
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Check Fuel Cap Message .69
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Maintenance Minder .69
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IMA Battery Level Gauge .70
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Charge/Assist Gauge .71
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .72
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .73
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Turn Signals and Headlights .74
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Daytime Running Lights .75
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Instrument Panel Brightness .75
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Hazard Warning Button .76
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Rear Window Def ogger .76
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .77 ...............................
Keys and Locks .78
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Immobilizer System .79
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Ignition Switch .80
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Door Locks .81
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Power Door Locks .81
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Childproof Door Locks .82
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .82
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Auto Door Locking .82
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Auto Door Unlocking .85
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Trunk .88
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Emergency Trunk Opener .88
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Remote Transmitter .89
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Seats .91
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Seat Heaters .96
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Power Windows .97
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Mirrors .98
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Parking Brake .99
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Interior Convenience Items .100
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Beverage Holder .101
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Accessory Power Socket .101
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Glove Box .101
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Console Compartment .101
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Interior Lights .102
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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
with a 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.
This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on if any door
is not closed tightly. This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on while driving,
it indicates that one or more of your
vehicle’s tires are signif icantly low
on pressure.
If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is safe, check which tire
has lost the pressure, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
replace the flat tire with the compact
spare (see page ), and have the
f lat tire repaired as soon as possible.
If two or more tires are underinf lated,
call a professional towing service
(see page ). For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator Lights On Indicator
Trunk-open Indicator
Door-open IndicatorLow Tire Pressure
Indicator
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Canadian model only
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER (P.31) PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.96) HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
SEL/RESET BUTTON DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P.176) HORN
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS (P.75)
(P.66)
(P.65)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA
) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
(P.286)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.210)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.219) (P.74)
(P.73)
(P.76)
(P.77)
HEATED MIRRORS
(P.214)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS (P.219)STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P.77)
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Turn signal
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Parking and interior lights
Headlights
High beams
Flashhighbeams Push down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-
marker lights, and rear license
plate lights.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on
if you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
Push the lever
f orward and the high beam
indicator will come on (see page ). Pull it back to return to low
beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as
long as you hold the lever back.
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Turn Signals and Headlights
Turn Signal
Headlights
High Beams
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The buttons under the lef t side vent
control the brightness of the
instrument panel. Push the or
button to adjust the brightness.
With the headlight switch of f or
position, the high beam
headlights come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
There are six brightness levels.
When you push either button, the
inf ormation display indicates the
current level. You will hear a tone
when you reach the maximum or
minimum brightness. The display
returns to the odometer 5 secondsaf ter you stop adjusting the
brightness.
To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to the
or position.
The center of each meter (upper and
lower) illuminates with reduced
brightness when you unlock and
open the driver’s door, and then goes
back to the selected brightness when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position.
If you insert the key but do not turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, the illumination turns of f in
about 10 seconds.
Daytime Running L ights
Instrument Panel Brightness
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL BUTTONS
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Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position. 3.
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Mirrors
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
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ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
SELECTOR SWITCH
TAB
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The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights (low beam), parking
lights, side marker lights, and
taillights f lash if someone attempts
to break into your vehicle or remove
the radio. This alarm continues f or 2
minutes, then it stops. To reset an
activated system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and trunk. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors f rom the outside with the key,
driver’s lock tab, door lock master
switch, or remote transmitter. The
security system indicator on the
instrument panel starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
is setting itself .Once the security system is set,
opening any door, the trunk, or the
hood without using the key or the
remote transmitter will cause it to
alarm. It also alarms if the radio is
removed f rom the dashboard or the
wiring is cut.
With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the master key
or the remote transmitter without
triggering the alarm. The alarm will
sound if the trunk lock is f orced, orthe trunk is opened with the trunk
release handle.
The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or either door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and check the
indicators on the instrument panel.
Close either door or the trunk
indicatedonthedisplay.Checkthe
hood visually since it is not part of
the display, and shut it if necessary.
To see if the system is set
af ter you exit the vehicle, press the
LOCK button on the remote
transmitter within 5 seconds. If the
system is set, the horn will beep
once.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
Security System
Features
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NOTE:
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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