2010 HONDA CIVIC lights

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted inthe text.
Canadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page 62) next to the immobilizer system indicator.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
DX, DX-G (Canada), L X (U.S.), L X-S (U.S.), Sport (Canada), EX (U.S.), EX-L
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LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P. 60) TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATORHIGH BEAM
INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
DAYTIMERUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE
PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.64)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P.61)
(P.60) (P.61) (P.61)
(P.60)
(P.63) (P.64)
(P.63) (P.60)
(P.61)(P.59)
(P.64) (P.62)
(P.62)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.65)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.59)
(P.61)
(P.65, 339) (P.65, 339)(P.65, 340) (P.65, 281)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted inthe text.
Instrument Panel
Si
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LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATORCRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR REV LIMIT INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR (P.65)
(P.64)
(P.60)
(P.62)
(P.61)
(P.61) (P.62)
(P.64) (P.62)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.64)
(P.60)(P.63)
(P.59)
(P.61)
(P.61) (P.60)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR (P.59)(P.63)
(P.64)
(P.60)
(P.61)
(P.61)
(P.65, 339)
(P.65, 339) (P.65, 281)
(P.65, 340)
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When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
with a circuit. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on if any door
is not closed tightly.
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page . 73
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304 305
Si model only
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator Trunk-open Indicator
Door-open Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigati on system manual.
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
SEL/RESET BUTTON
(P.75)
(P.66) (P.66)
(P.76)
(P.76) (P.30)
(P.72)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P.73)
FOG LIGHTS (P.74)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.77)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) OFF SWITCH
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS (P.269)
(P.204)
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.212)
(P.240)
(P.209)(P.104)
1 2
2
2 3
2
4
4
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Turn Signal
OFF
Parking and interior lights
Headlights on
High Beams
Flashhighbeams When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on with the key
removed f rom the ignition switch,
you will hear a reminder chime when
you open the driver’s door. Push down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn. Push the lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
high beam indicator will come on
(see page ). Pull the lever back to
return to the low beams.
Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
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Turn Signal High Beams
Headlights On
Turn Signals and Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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With the headlight switch of f orposition, the high beam
headlights come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch. You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
They will go of f when the headlights
are turned of f .
Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
On Si model
Daytime Running L ights Fog L ights
Headlights, Fog Lights
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FOG LIGHT SWITCH
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The buttons under the lef t side vent
control the brightness of the
instrument panel. Push the or
button to adjust the brightness.
Separate adjustments can be made
when the headlights are on and of f . There are six brightness levels.
When you push either button, the
inf ormation display indicates the
current level. You will hear a tone
when you reach the maximum or
minimum brightness. The display
returns to the odometer 5 seconds
af ter you stop adjusting the
brightness.To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to the
or position.
The center of each meter (upper and
lower) illuminates with reduced
brightness when you unlock and
open the driver’s door, and then goes
back to the selected brightness when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position.
If you insert the key but do not turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, the illumination turns of f in
about 10 seconds.
Instrument Panel Brightness
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL BUTTONS
BRIGHTNESS LEVEL
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Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side-
to-side.
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn the
def ogger on again when you restart
the vehicle.
Pushthebuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both turn
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled.
Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see page .
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OnAllEX-L,CanadianSport,andSi
models
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning Button
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EX-L,
Canadian
Sport,
and Si
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