2011 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN Owner's Manual (in English)

Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows,
and set the heating and cooling
system as shown below.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in a collision that
may have damaged the underside. 1.
2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury or death. Read these labels
caref ully.
If a label comes of f or becomes hard
to read (except for the U.S.
dashboard label which may be
removed by the owner), contact your
dealer f or a replacement.U.S. modelsCanadian models
U.S. models only
Saf ety L abels
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DASHBOARD
SUN VISOR
RADIATOR CAP
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U.S. modelsCanadian models
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
53
DOORJAMBS
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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
..........
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
.
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
.
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
.......................................
Moonroof . 102
...........................................
Mirrors . 103
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Parking Brake . 105
...............................
Interior Lights . 105
.........
Interior Convenience Items . 107
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Beverage Holders . 108
.........
Accessory Power Socket . 108
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Glove Box . 108
.............
Console Compartment . 108
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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:
Control L ocations
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(P.102)
MOONROOF SWITCH
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.260)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE(P.101)
(P.88) (P.114)
(P.239) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
(P.57)
GAUGES
(P.66)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.104)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET DOOR LOCK TAB
(P.81) HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.110)
(P.108)
(P.257)
(P.205)
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.100)
(P.82)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the 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.), SE (Canada), EX (U.S.), EX-L
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PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATORANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
(P. 60) TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P.64)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.65, 340)
(P.65, 341)
(P.65, 340) (P.60)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.64)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P.62)
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.59)
(P.64)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P.63)
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P.63)
(P.59) (P.60)
(P.61)
(P.61)
(P.65)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR (P.61)
(P.61)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.65, 281)(P.60)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Si
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATORLOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.63)
(P.61)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.65, 341) (P.65)
(P.64)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATORTRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P.60)
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.65, 340) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P.61)
(P.62) (P.61)
(P.61) (P.62)
(P.65, 340) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR (P.65, 281) (P.64)
(P.64) LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR
REV LIMIT INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR (P.59)
(P.61)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.64)
(P.60)
(P.63)
(P.60) (P.62) (P.59)
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