2013 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN fold seats

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uuAdjusting the Seats uRear Seats
Controls
Rear Seats
1. Remove the center shoulder belt from the
guide.
2. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release
the lock.
3. Fold the seat-back down.
If the rear head restraints get caught on the
front seat-backs, remove the head restraints.
2 Removing and Reinst alling the Head
Restraints P. 131
■Folding Down the Rear Seats1Folding Down the Rear Seats
The rear seat-back(s*) can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier items in the trunk.
Never drive with the seat-b ack folded down and the
trunk lid open. 2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62
To lock the seat-back upri ght, push it backwards until
it locks.
When returning a seat-back to its original position,
push it firmly back. Also, ma ke sure all rear shoulder
belts are positioned in front of the seat-back, and the
center shoulder belt is re -positioned in the guide.
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly. 2 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 48
Also make sure all items in the trunk or items
extending through the opening into the rear
seats are properly secure d. Loose items can fly
forward if you h ave to brake hard.
The front seat(s) must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the rear seats as they fold
down.
Guide
Center
Shoulder
Belt
Release
Lever*
Release Lever
* Not available on all models

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
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Controls
■Front seat beverage holders
Are located in the console between the front
seats.
■Rear seat beverage holders*
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat
beverage holders.
■Beverage Holders1 Beverage Holders
NOTICESpilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and
electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are us ing the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.
* Not available on all models

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Index
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside................................... 101
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 102
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 300
Driving ...................................................... 213
Automatic Transmission .......................... 226
Braking ................................................... 241
Cruise Control ........................................ 233
Shifting Gear . ............................... .. 227, 229
Starting the Engine ................................. 223
Dust and Po llen Filter.............................. 308
E
Eco Assist System .......................................... 7
ECON Button ............................................ 232
Elapsed Time .............................................. 83
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 71, 339
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 236
Emergency ................................................ 344
Emergency Trunk Opener ....................... 111
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 353
Engine ....................................................... 350
Coolant .................................................. 275
Jump Starting ......................................... 331
Oil .......................................................... 268
Starting................................................... 223
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 117
Engine Coolant ........................................ 275
Adding to the Radiator .... ....................... 276 Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 275
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 69
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 73
Overheating ............................................ 335
Engine Oil ................................................. 268
Adding .................................................... 271
Checking ................................................. 269
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 257, 261
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 66, 337
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 268
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 71, 339
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 62
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 311
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 126
F
Features..................................................... 149
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 308
Oil ........................................................... 272
Flat Tire ..................................................... 315
Floor Mats ................................................. 310
Fluids Automatic Transmission........................... 277
Brake/Clutch............................................ 280
Engine Coolant........................................ 275
Manual Transmission ............................... 278
Windshield Washer.................................. 281 Fog Light Indicator
..................................... 72
Folding Down th e Rear Seats.................. 133
Foot Brake ................................................ 242
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 40
Front Seats ................................................ 127
Adjusting ................................................ 127
Fuel ...................................................... 17, 247
Economy ..................... ............................ 250
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Instant Fuel Economy ..... ..................... 77, 84
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Range ................................................. 80, 83
Recommendation .................................... 247
Refueling................................................. 247
Fuel Economy ........................................... 250
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 17, 249
Message.................................................. 338
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 17, 248
Fuses .......................................................... 341
Inspecting and Changing......................... 343
Locations......................................... 341, 342
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ..................... ............................ 250
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Information ............................................. 247
Instant Fuel Economy ..... ..................... 77, 84
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Refueling................................................. 247

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Index
MP3............................................ 155, 162, 170
N
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 350
O
Odometer.............................................. 79, 82
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 268
Adding .................................................... 271
Checking ................................................. 269
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 257, 261
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 66, 337
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 268
Viscosity .................................................. 268
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 267
Moonroof ........ .............................. .......... 116
Power Windows ...... ................................ 114
Trunk....................................................... 109
Outside Temperature Display .................... 84
Overheating .............................................. 335
P
Pandora®................................................... 169
Panic Mode ............................................... 113
Parking ...................................................... 245
Parking Brake ............................................ 241
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 66, 339 Passenger Ai
rbag Off Indicator ................. 48
Passing Indicators ..................................... 118
Power Windows ....................................... 114
Precautions While Driving ....................... 225
Rain ........................................................ 225
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .............................. .... 315, 322
R
Radiator.................................................... 276
Radio (AM/FM) ............................. .... 154, 159
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 161
Range .................................................... 80, 83
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 161
Readiness Codes (E missions Testing)....... 353
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 124
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 133
Rearview Camera ..................................... 246
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 126
Refueling .................................................. 247
Fuel Gauge................................................ 77
Gasoline ...... .................... ........ 247, 346, 348
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Regulations ............................... 239, 300, 351
Remote Transmitter ................................. 101
Replacement Battery .................................................... 307
Bulbs ....................................................... 282
Fuses ........ .............................. ......... 341, 342 Tires........................................................ 303
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 295
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 352
Resetting a Trip Meter ......................... 79, 82
S
Safe Driving................................................ 25
Safety Check ............................................... 29
Safety Labels .............................................. 63
Safety Message .......................................... 23
Seat Belts .................................................... 30
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 34
Automatic Seat Belt Tensi oners ................. 32
Checking .................................................. 36
Fastening .................................................. 33
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ................................................. 57
Pregnant Women...................................... 35
Reminder .................................................. 31
Warning Indicator ............................... 31, 68
Seat Heaters ............................................. 141
Seats .......................................................... 127
Adjusting ................................................ 127
Front Seats.............................................. 127
Rear Seats ............................................... 133
Seat Heaters ........................................... 141
Security System ........................................ 112
Immobilizer System Indica tor..................... 73
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 73