2017 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK cargo area

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Quick Reference Guide
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P55)
❙Ceiling Light (P193)
❙Grab Handle
❙Rear Seat (P191)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P69)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P67)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P65)
❙Front Seat (P185)
❙Side Airbags (P53)
❙Accessory Power
Socket
(P199)
❙USB Port (P219)
❙Map Lights (P194)
❙Moonroof Switch* (P164)
❙Seat Belts (P38)
❙Coat Hook (P202)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Cargo Area Light
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Hatch
Precautions for Opening/Closing the Hatch
Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the hatch before opening or
closing it.
■Opening the hatch
• Open the hatch all the way.
u If it is not fully opened, the hatch may begin to close under its own weight.
• Be careful when it is windy. The wind may cause the hatch to close.
■Closing the hatch
Keep the hatch closed while driving to:
u Avoid possible damage.
u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 74
1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Hatch
Be careful not to hit your head on the hatch or to put
your hands between the ha tch and the cargo area
when closing the hatch.
When you are storing or pi cking up luggage from the
cargo area while the engine is idling, do not stand in
front of the exhaust pipe. You may get burned.
Do not allow any passenger in the cargo space. They
may get hurt during hard braking, a sudden
acceleration, or a crash.
3WARNING
Anyone caught in the path of a hatch that
is being opened or closed can be seriously
injured.
Make sure that all people are clear of the
hatch before opening or closing it.
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uuOpening and Closing the Hatch uUsing the Hatch Release Button
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Controls
Using the Hatch Release Button
When all the doors are unlocked or press the
hatch unlock button on the remote
transmitter, the hatch is unlocked. Press the
hatch release button and lift open the hatch.
To close the hatch, grab the inner handle, pull
the hatch down, and push it closed from
outside.1 Using the Hatch Release Button
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can unlock the hatch while someone else with
the remote is within range.
•Do not leave the smart entry remote inside the
cargo area and close the hatch when all the doors
are locked. The beeper sounds and the hatch
cannot be locked.
If you are carrying the sm art entry remote, you do not
have to unlock the hatch before opening it.
Models with smart entry system
Hatch Release Button
Inner Handle
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uuAdjusting the Seats uRear Seats
Controls
Rear Seats
The rear seats can be folded down separa tely to allow for additional storage space.
Pull the release lever and fold down the seat-
back.
■Folding Down the Rear Seats1 Folding Down the Rear Seats
The rear seat-back(s) can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier items in the cargo area.
To lock a seat-back upright, push it backwards until it
locks, so that the red tabs in the release lever go
down.
When returning the seat-back to its original position,
push it firmly back.
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 Front Airbag Off Indicator P. 58
Make sure all items in the cargo area or items
extending to 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.
Release Lever
Red Tab
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The cargo hook in the cargo area can be used
to hang a light items.
The tie-down anchors on the cargo area floor
can be used to install a net for securing items.
■Cargo Hook1Cargo Hook
NOTICE
Do not hang a large object or an object that weighs
more than 6 lbs (3 kg) on the cargo hook.
Hanging heavy or large objects may damage the
hook.
Hook
■Tie-down Anchors1Tie-down Anchors
Do not let anyone access items in the cargo area
while driving. Loose items ca n cause injury if you have
to brake hard.
Anchor
Anchor
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Controls
The tonneau cover can be used to conceal
your parcels and protect them from direct
sunlight.
■To extend:
Pull the handle fully towards the hook on the
other side and let the hook catch hold of the
handle.
■To retract:
Slip the rods out of the hooks, then slowly roll
it back until it is completely retracted.
■Tonneau cover extension
The extension is attached at the back of the
hatch by four clips. It extends the covering
area when you close the hatch. To remove,
unclip the extension from the hatch. When
reinstalling the extension, make sure that the
tabs come to the near side.
■Tonneau Cover1 Tonneau Cover
Do not access parcels in the cargo area while driving.
This may cause injury if you have to brake hard.
Do not stack objects higher than the top of the seat
in the cargo area. They could block your view and be
thrown about the vehicle during a sudden stop.
To prevent tonneau cover damage:
•Do not place items on the tonneau cover.
•Do not put weight on the tonneau cover.
Handle
Hooks
Extension
Clips
Tab
Clips
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Controls
■To remove:
Push and hold the lever in the direction of the
arrow mark on the hou sing and lift the
housing out of its position.
The housing can be installed on either side of
the cargo area.Mark
Lever
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 419
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the hatch.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 147
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the front h ead restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 185
2 Adjusting the Front Head Restraints Positions P. 188
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 183
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 182
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming
readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
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