2009 HONDA CIVIC steering wheel

Do not tie down the vehicle at an
angle that would allow the towing
cables to contact the vehicle’s f ront
bumper. To avoid possible damage,
protect the f ront bumper with tape.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
359
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.
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CONT INUED
Seat Belts...................
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 . 93
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Security System . 207
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Serial Number . 362
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Service Intervals . 291
...........................
Service Manual . 381
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Service Station Procedures . 249
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Setting the Clock . 206
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 270
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Shif t Lock Release . 273
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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
......................
Replacement . 314, 315
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Signaling Turns . 73
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Snow Tires . 331
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Sound System . 114
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 336
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Specif ications . 366
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Specif ications Charts . 364
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Speed Control . 208 Speed-sensitive Volume
.......
Compensation (SVC) . 119, 159
.......................................
Spotlights . 106
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 32
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
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Airbag Service . 31
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works . 30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 30
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work . 24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
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) . 80
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Starting the Engine . 266
In Cold Weather at High
..................................
Altitude . 266
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With a Dead Battery . 344
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 347 Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 77
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 80
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Stereo Sound System . 114
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Storing Your Vehicle . 334
Supplemental Restraint
..................................
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 . 119, 159
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Synthetic Oil . 301
Taillights, Changing
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Bulbs . 315, 316
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 335
Index
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INDEX
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 52
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Warranty Coverages . 379
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 307
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Indicator . 64
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Operation . 72
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Wheel . 323
...............
Adjusting the Steering . 77
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Alignment and Balance . 328
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Compact Spare . 336
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Nut Wrench . 338
Windows ................
Operating the Power . 101
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Rear, Def ogger . 76
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 72
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Def roster . 113 .......................................
Washers . 72
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 321
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Operation . 72
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Worn Tires . 326, 327
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 358
Vehicle Stability Assist
.....................
(VSA
) System . 278
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Activation Indicator . 62, 278
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Of f Switch . 279
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System Indicator . 62, 278
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XM
Radio . 120, 153
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