2009 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN steering wheel adjustment

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. HORN
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONSPASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
HEATED MIRRORS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
NAVAGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
SEL/RESET BUTTON (P.75)
(P.66) (P.66)
(P.250) (P.77) (P.208)(P.105)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.30)
(P.72)
(P.203) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
BLUETOOH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.213) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P.73)
FOG LIGHTS (P.74)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA
) OFF SWITCH (P.279)
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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 .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
55
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped
1:
2:
3:
4: Si model
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. HORN
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONSPASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
HEATED MIRRORS
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
NAVAGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
SEL/RESET BUTTON (P.75)
(P.66) (P.66)
(P.279)
(P.250) (P.208)(P.105)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.30)
(P.72)
(P.203) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
BLUETOOH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.213) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P.73)
FOG LIGHTS (P.74)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.77)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) OFF SWITCH
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4 2
4 3
2
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Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Move the steering wheel up or
down, and in or out, so it points
toward your chest, not toward
your f ace. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
indicators.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
1.4.
2. 3.
Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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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 are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your vehicle.
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure (see page ).
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5. 10.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving
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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
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Service Manual .381
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Service Station Procedures .249
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Setting the Clock .206
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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
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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
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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
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Compensation (SVC) .119,159
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Spotlights .106
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .21
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Additional Safety Precautions .32
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
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Airbag Service .31
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .29
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .24
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How Your Side Airbags Work .27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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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
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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
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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
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .335
Index
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INDEX
VII
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