2009 HONDA CIVIC Owners Manual

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HONDA CIVIC 2009 8.G Owners Manual Store or secure all items that could 
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward a

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HONDA CIVIC 2009 8.G Owners Manual Because of the low-prof ile tires 
f itted to your vehicle, the alloy
wheels are closer to the ground.
Driving over a pothole or road
debris at too high a speed can
seriously damage a wheel. Slow
down

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HONDA CIVIC 2009 8.G Owners Manual Make sure all windows, mirrors, 
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice. 
Check that the hood and trunk are 
f ully closed.Check that any items you may be
carrying

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HONDA CIVIC 2009 8.G Owners Manual Apply the parking brake. 
In cold weather, turn of f all 
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, rep

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HONDA CIVIC 2009 8.G Owners Manual CONT INUED
The manual transmission is 
synchronized in all f orward gears f or
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot shift directly from fifth to
reverse.On vehicles with 6-speed manual
tra

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HONDA CIVIC 2009 8.G Owners Manual Shif t up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th4th to 5th 
5th to 6th
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking f rom the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a s

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HONDA CIVIC 2009 8.G Owners Manual If you exceed the maximum speed 
f or the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer’s
red zone. If this occurs, you may f eel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a li

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HONDA CIVIC 2009 8.G Owners Manual These indicators on the instrument 
panel show which position the shif t
lever is in.To shif t f rom Park to any position,
press firmly on the brake pedal and
pressthereleasebuttononthefront
of the sh