2014 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN Owner's Manual (in English)

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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 Reinstalling the Head
Restraints P. 150
■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-back folded down and the
trunk lid open. 2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64
To lock a seat-back upright, push it backwards until it
locks.
When returning the seat-back to its original position,
push it firmly back. Also, m ake 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 se at, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly.
2 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 50
Make sure all items in the trunk or items
extending through the opening into the rear
seats are properly secured. Loose items can fly
forward if you have 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
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uuAdjusting the Seats uArmrest
Controls
Armrest
The console lid can be used as an armrest.
To adjust*:
Slide the armrest to desired position.
Pull down the armrest in the center seat-back.
■Using the Front Seat Armrest
■Using the Rear Seat Armrest*
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
• When any of the doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver's door.
• You remove the key from the ignition
switch.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Interior Light Switches1 Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade out
and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:
•When you unlock the driver's door but do not open it.
•When you remove the key from the ignition switch
but do not open a door.
•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
You can change the interi or lights dimming time.
2 Customized Features P. 90
The interior lights go off i mmediately in the following
situations:
•When you lock the driver's door.•When you turn the ignition switch to ON ( w*1.
•When you close the driver's door with the key in
the ignition switch.
•When you close the driver's door in ACCESSORY
mode.
If you leave any of the doors open without the key in
the ignition switch
*1, the interior lights go off after
about 15 minutes.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE
START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Models with i-MID
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Door Activated Position
Off
Front
Door Activated Position
On
Off
Rear
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
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Controls
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
■Map Lights*1Map Lights*
When the ceiling light switch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will not
go off when you press the lens.
* Not available on all models
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box.
Pull the handle to open the console
compartment.
■Glove Box1 Glove Box
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
■Console Compartment
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Controls
Press on the upper edge to open the pocket.
■Center Pocket
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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
NOTICE
Spilled 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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Controls
The accessory power socket can be used wh en the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY
(q or ON (w*1.
Open the cover to use it.
There is a coat hook on the rear left grab
handle. Pull it down to use it.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Accessory Power Socket1 Accessory Power Socket
NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
This can overheat the power socket.
NOTICE
Do not operate the tire repair kit compressor for
more than 15 minutes. The accessory power socket
and compressor can ov erheat and become
permanently damaged.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC access ories that are rated 180
watts (15 amps) or less.
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.
Models with tire repair kit
All models
■Coat Hook
1 Coat Hook
The coat hook is not desi gned for large or heavy
items.
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