2009 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN key

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, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
down, and hold it there while
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 5.
Press the clutch pedal down all the
way. The START (III) position
does not f unction unless the clutch
pedal is pressed.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position f or more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds bef ore trying again. Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
1.
2.
3.
4. 6.
5.
Manual transmission: Automatic transmission:
Starting the Engine
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T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page . The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
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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 limiter in the engine’s
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
rpm below the red zone.
Bef ore downshif ting, make sure the
engine will not go into the
tachometer’s red zone.
Your vehicle has a rev limit indicator
to show you when the engine speed
is near the tachometer’s red zone
(see page ).If you are still unable to shif t to
reverse, apply the parking brake,
and turn the ignition key to the
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position.
With the clutch pedal still pressed,
start the engine.
Press the clutch pedal, and shif t to
reverse.
If you need to use this procedure to
shif t to reverse, your vehicle may be
developing a problem. Have the
vehicle checked by your dealer.
The manual transmission has
lockout so you cannot accidentally
shif t f rom any f orward gear to
reverse while the vehicle is moving
at a certain speed. If you cannot shif t
to reverse when the vehicle is
stopped, do the f ollowing:
With the clutch pedal pressed,
move the shift lever to the first/
second gear side of the neutral
gate, then shif t to reverse.
1. 2.
3.
4.
646-speed manual transmission
On Si model
Engine Speed L imiter Reverse L ockout
Manual T ransmission
Driving
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µµ µµTo shift from:
PtoR
RtoP
NtoR
Dto2 2to1
1to2
2toD
DtoD DtoN
DtoD NtoDRtoN Do this:
Press the brake pedal, and
press the shift lever release
button.
Press the shift lever release
button.
Move the shift lever.
3
3
3
3
This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning of f or
starting the engine. To shif t out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal. Press the release
buttononthefrontof theshiftlever
to move it.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see on
page .
To avoid transmission damage, come
to a complete stop bef ore shif ting
into Park. You must also press the
release button to shift into Park. The
shif t lever must be in Park bef ore
you can remove the key f rom the
ignition switch.
Press the brake
pedal and press the release button to
shif t f rom Park to reverse. To shif t f rom reverse to neutral, come to a
completestopandthenshift.Press
the release button bef ore shif ting
into reverse f rom neutral.
Use this position f or
your normal driving. The
transmission automatically selects a
suitable gear (1 through 5) f or your
speed and acceleration. You may
notice the transmission shifting up at
higher engine speeds when the
engine is cold. This helps the engine
warm up f aster. Use neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop brief ly with
the engine idling. Shif t to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle for any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
the shift lever from neutral to
another gear.
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Automatic Transmission
Park (P)
Shif t L ock Release
Reverse (R) Drive (D)
Neutral (N)
Driving
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Do this if pushing on the brake pedal
and pressing the release button does
not let you shif t the transmission out
of Park:Set the parking brake.
Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Insert the built-in key into the shift
lock release slot.
Push down on the key while you
pressthereleasebuttononthe
shif t lever and move the lever out
of Park to neutral.Remove the key from the shift
lock release slot, then reinstall the
cover. Make sure the notch on the
cover is on the shif t lever side.
Return the key to the ignition
switch, press the brake pedal, and
restart the engine.
If you need to use the shif t lock
release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have it
checked by your dealer.
Putaclothonthenotchof the
shif t lock release slot cover. Using
a small f lat-tipped screwdriver or a
metal f ingernail f ile, caref ully pry
on the notch of the cover to
remove it.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.6.
Shif t L ock Release
Automatic Transmission
Driving
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COVER
RELEASE
BUTTON
SHIFT LOCK
RELEASE SLOT
NOTCH
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If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. Seeon page .
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to
on page .
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the vehicle
f rom a booster battery (see page
).
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344 332
358Emergency
Towing
Starting the
Engine
T he Starter Operates Normally
If theEngineWon’tStart
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications .257
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .80
.............
Accessory Power Socket .108
..................
Active Head Restraints .96
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .301
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,21
...
Airbags, Additional Information .21
...
Additional Safety Precautions .32
..........
AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
.............................
Airbag Service .31
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works .30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
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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
..............
Air Conditioning System .110
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .325 ......................................
Antif reeze .304
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .60,276
...................................
Operation .276
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .205
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock .80
............................................
Armrest .97
................................
Audio System .114
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .83
.........................
Auto Door Locking .83
.....................
Auto Door Unlocking .85
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .19
.............
Automatic Speed Control .208
..............
Automatic Transmission .270
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .365
...............
Checking Fluid Level .308
.......................................
Shif ting .270
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators .270
................
Shif t Lever Positions .271
....................
Shif t Lock Release .273
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .204 Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .65,349
............................
Jump Starting .344
..............................
Maintenance .332
............................
Specif ications .366
..............................
Bef ore Driving .247
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Belts,Seat.8,18
.........................
Beverage Holders .108
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.211
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .276
.............
Break-in, New Linings .248
....................
Bulb Replacement .315
...........................................
Fluid .310
.................
Pad Wear Indicators .275
.......................................
Parking .105
.................
System Indicator .59,351
.............................
Braking System .275
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Break-in, New Vehicle .248
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Brightness Control, Instruments .75
Index
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Fuel .248
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Fill Door and Cap .249
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Gauge .70
................
Octane Requirement .248
...............................
Oxygenated .249
........................
Reserve Indicator .64
........................
Tank, Filling the .249
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .352
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .362
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .78 ...........................................
Switch .80
............
Timing Control System .373
.........
Important Safety Precautions .6
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel .59
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .38
Inf ant Seats
.............
LATCH Anchor System .42
...........................
Lower Anchors .42
................
Tether Anchor Points .45
Inf lation, Recommended Tire ...................................
Pressures .325
........................
Inf ormation Display .67
.................................
Inside Mirror .104
.............................
Inspection, Tire .326
............................
Instrument Panel .57
................
Instrument Panel Lights .59
........
Instrument Panel Brightness .75
..............
Instruments and Controls .55
...............................
Interior Lights .106
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Introduction .i
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iPod
.133,183
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Jacking up the Vehicle .338
.......................................
Jack, Tire .337
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .254
.........................................
Gasoline .248
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator .64
...........................................
Gauge .70
................
Octane Requirement .248
........................
Tank, Filling the .249
................
Gas Station Procedures .249
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .70
...............................................
Fuel .70
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .270
..............
Manual Transmission .267
......................................
Glove Box .108 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .312
...........................
HandsFreeLink
.211
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers .76
Headlights
........................................
Aiming .312
............
Daytime Running Lights .74
..................
High Beam Indicator .61
........................
Reminder Beeper .73
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs .312
...................................
Turning on .73
..............................
Head Restraints .94
.............................
Heated Mirrors .105
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Heating and Cooling .110
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High Altitude, Starting at .266
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High-Low Beam Switch .73
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High-mount Brake Light .317
.......................
Hood, Opening the .250
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Horn .4,71
Index
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Jump Starting .344
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Keys .78
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Label, Certif ication .362
.................
Lane Change, Signaling .73
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,19
.................
LATCH Anchor System .42
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .312
.......................................
Indicator .59
.........................................
Parking .73
..................................
Turn Signal .73
....................................
Load Limits .260
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .80
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .80
............................
Fuel Fill Door .249
.................................
Power Door .82
...........................................
Trunk .88
........................
Low Coolant Level .253
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .64 ................................
Lower Anchors .42
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a .267
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .65,349
Low Tire Pressure
.............................
Indicator .63,280
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .365
..................................
Maintenance .289
................................
Minder .291-297
.........................
Minder Indicator .65
...
Owner Maintenance Checks .296
..........................................
Saf ety .290
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .350
...................
Manual Transmission .267
........
Manual Transmission Fluid .309
...............................
Meters, Gauges .66
...................
Methanol in Gasoline .249
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .104
.......................................
Moonroof .102
...........................
MP3/WMA .126,162
...................
Neutral Gear Position .271 ..................
New Vehicle Break-in .248
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .268
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of .i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication .362
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .248
.........................................
Odometer .67
...............................
Odometer, Trip .68
Oil
........................
Change, How to .302
......................
Change, When to .291
......................
Checking Engine .251
..............
Pressure Indicator .65,349
.......
Selecting Proper Viscosity .300
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) .80
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .372
............................
Outside Mirrors .104
....
Outside Temperature Indicator .68
....................
Overheating, Engine .347
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks .296
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .249
Index
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