2009 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN glove box

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 .59
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Gauges .66
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Display Change Button .66
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Inf ormation Display .67
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Fuel Gauge .70
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Temperature Gauge .70
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .71
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .72
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Turn Signals and Headlights .73
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Daytime Running Lights .74
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Fog Lights .74
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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
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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 .82
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Childproof Door Locks .82
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .83
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Auto Door Locking .83 .................
Auto Door Unlocking .85
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Trunk .88
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Emergency Trunk Opener .89
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Remote Transmitter .90
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Seats .93
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Seat Heaters .100
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Power Windows .101
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Moonroof .102
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Mirrors .104
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Parking Brake .105
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Interior Lights .106
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Interior Convenience Items .107
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Beverage Holders .108
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Accessory Power Socket .108
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Glove Box .108
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Console Compartment .108
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Push on the spotlight lenses to turn
the light on and of f .
OnU.S.LXandLX-Smodels
Interior Convenience Items
Interior L ights, Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
COAT HOOK
GLOVE BOX
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
BEVERAGE
HOLDERS
BEVERAGE HOLDERS ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETVANITY MIRROR
COIN BOX
If equipped
: CENTER POCKET
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Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.To close, lower the lid, and push it
down until it latches.
To open the console compartment,
pull up on the lever, and lif t the lid.
Open the f ront beverage holder by
sliding its cover backward.
The rear seat also has a beverage
holder in the center armrest. To use
it, pivot the armrest down.
This socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). It will not power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. The EX, EX-L, and Si models without
navigation system have another
accessory power socket in the center
console compartment. When more
than one socket is being used, the
combined power rating of the
accessories should be 120 watts or
less (10 amps).
Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push.
If equipped
Beverage Holders Console Compartment
A ccessory Power Socket
Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
108
LEVER
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET CONSOLE
COMPARTMENT
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Console compartment
Trunk, including the rear seats
when f olded down
Center pocket Door and seat-back pockets
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, tires, and make it
unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any type of
cargo, be sure to read the f ollowing
pages. If equipped
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Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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GLOVE BOX
CENTER POCKET
TRUNK DOOR POCKETS
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT SEAT-BACK POCKET
: If equipped
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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 as possible.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If youfolddownthebackseat,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
Do not put any items on top of the
trunk panel. They can block your
view and be thrown around the
vehicle during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
underneath and interf ere with the
proper operation of the seats, the
sensors under the seats, or the
driver’s ability to operate the
pedals.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop. 51
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo
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Fuel .248
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Fill Door and Cap .249
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Gauge .70
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Octane Requirement .248
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Oxygenated .249
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Reserve Indicator .64
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Tank, Filling the .249
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Fuses, Checking the .352
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .362
Ignition
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Keys .78 ...........................................
Switch .80
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Timing Control System .373
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .59
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Inf ant Restraint .38
Inf ant Seats
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LATCH Anchor System .42
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Lower Anchors .42
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Tether Anchor Points .45
Inf lation, Recommended Tire ...................................
Pressures .325
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Inf ormation Display .67
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Inside Mirror .104
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Inspection, Tire .326
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Lights .59
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Instrument Panel Brightness .75
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Instruments and Controls .55
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Interior Lights .106
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Introduction .i
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iPod
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Jacking up the Vehicle .338
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Jack, Tire .337
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Gas Mileage, Improving .254
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Gasoline .248
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Fuel Reserve Indicator .64
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Gauge .70
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Octane Requirement .248
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Tank, Filling the .249
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Gas Station Procedures .249
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .70
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Fuel .70
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .270
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Manual Transmission .267
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Glove Box .108 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .312
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HandsFreeLink
.211
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Hazard Warning Flashers .76
Headlights
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Aiming .312
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Daytime Running Lights .74
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High Beam Indicator .61
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Reminder Beeper .73
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .312
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Turning on .73
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Head Restraints .94
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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
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Hood, Opening the .250
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Horn .4,71
Index
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