Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual

							The automatic lighting f eature is
controlledbyasensorlocatedonthe
windscreen near the rearview mirror.
Do not cover this sensor or spill
liquids on it.The rear f og light switch is located
next to the light control switch. You
can use the rear f og light when the
headlights are on (the light control
switch is in the position).To operate the rear f og light, turn
the switch up from the off ( )
position. The indicator in the
instrument panel comes on to
indicate that the rear fog light is on.
You can turn of f the rear f og light
with the headlights on by turning the
switch up again.
The rear f og light will go of f when
you turn the headlights of f . To turn
the rear f og light on again, you have
to turn the rear fog light switch
again with the headlights on.
Headlights, Front and Rear Fog Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
(For some types) Rear Fog Light
146
LIGHTING SENSOR
REAR FOG LIGHT SWITCH
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							The f og light switch is located next
to the light control switch. You can
control the f ront f og lights with this
switch when the light control switch
is in the or position.
You can also use the rear fog light
when the light control switch is in
the position or the f ront f og
lights are turned on.You can turn of f the rear f og light
with the headlights on by turning the
switch down again.
You can turn of f the rear f og light
with the front fog lights on by
turning the switch up again.The f ront and rear f og lights will go
of f when you turn the light control
switch of f . If only the rear f og light is
on, it will go of f when you turn the
headlights of f .
To turn the rear fog light on again,
you have to turn the fog light switch
again with the headlights on
( position) or the f ront f og
lights on. To turn on the rear f og light only,
turn the switch down from the OFF
position. The indicator in the
instrument panel comes on to
indicate that the rear fog light is on.
To operate the front fog lights, turn
the switch up from the OFF position
to the ON position. The
indicator comes on as a
reminder. To turn the rear f og light
on with the front fog lights, turn the
switch one position up f rom the
position.When you turn the light control
switch on again, the f ront f og lights
will also turn on. To turn the f og
lights completely of f , turn the f og
light switch down to the OFF
position.
Front and Rear Fog Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Front and Rear Fog Lights
(For some types)
147
FRONT AND REAR FOG LIGHTS
SWITCH
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							To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to the
or position.
You can adjust the brightness to the
desired level with the headlight
switch of f , and also with the
headlight switch on. Both settings
will remain at those levels until you
change them.
Each display (upper and lower) will
illuminate with reduced brightness
when you unlock and open the
driver’s door, then go to normal
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
af ter about 10 seconds. The knob on the instrument panel
adjusts the brightness of the instru-
ment panel. Push on the knob to pop
it out, then turn it to adjust the
brightness.
Pushtheknobbackintoprevent
your setting f rom accidentally
changing.The brightness can be shown within
the six brightness levels on the
multi-inf ormation display. When you
turn the knob, the lower segment of
the display changes to vertical bars
that show you the current level. You
will hear a tone when you reach the
maximum or minimum brightness.
The brightness level goes out about
5 seconds af ter you stop adjusting.
Instrument Panel Brightness
Inst rument s and Cont rols148
BRIGHTNESS LEVELS
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							The rear window demister will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position. Push the
demister button to turn it on and of f .
The indicator in the button comes on
to show the demister is on. It shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn the
demister on again when you restart
the vehicle. Pushtheredbuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
f lashers). This causes all outside
turn signals and both turn indicators
in the instrument panel to flash. Use
these lights to give a warning to
other road users that your vehicle is
causing a hazard.Pushing the demister also turns the
mirror heaters on and of f . For more
inf ormation, see page . The demister and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side
to side. Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive. The demister will shut itself of f
withinabout20to40minutes
according to the outside temperature.
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Demister
Rear Window Demister Hazard Warning Button
149
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							The vertical angle of the headlights
(low beam) can be adjusted
according to the number of persons
andtheloadingweightinthe
luggage area.
Push the knob to pop it out, then
turn the knob to select an
appropriate angle of the headlights.
Af ter adjusting, push the knob back
in to prevent your setting f rom
accidentally changing.A driver or a driver and passenger
in the f ront seat.
Five persons in the f ront and rear
seats.
Five persons in the f ront and rear
seats and luggage in the luggage
area, within the limits of maximum
permissible axle weight and
maximum permissible vehicle
weight.
A driver and luggage in the
luggage area, within the limits of
maximum permissible axle weight
and maximum permissible vehicle
weight.Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic headlight adjusting
system that senses changes in the
vehicle posture due to riding and
loading conditions of the passengers
and their luggage and adjusts the
vertical angle of the headlights (low
beam) automatically. 0:
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2:
3:
On vehicles with high voltage discharge
tube bulbs
Headlight A djuster
Inst rument s and Cont rols150
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							Make any steering wheel
adjustments before you start driving.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
Move the steering wheel up or
down, and in or out, so it points
toward your chest, not toward
your f ace. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
indicators. Pull the lever under the steering
column all the way up.Push the lever down to lock the
steering wheel in position.
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2.3.
4.
Steering Wheel A djustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols151
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of
the vehicle and be seriously
injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel
only when the vehicle is
stopped.
LEVER
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							These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth. Two ignition keys come with your
vehicle. You should keep one of
them in a saf e place, away f rom the
vehicle, as a spare.
They f it all the locks on your vehicle.Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
Your two ignition keys are also fitted
with remote transmitters; see page
f or an explanation of the
operation.159
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Remote Transmitter
152
KEY
NUMBER
TAGIGNITION KEYS
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
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							If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle inoperable.
If you have lost your key and cannot
start your engine, contact your
dealer.
(EU models)
EC Directives
This immobilizer system complies
with the R & TTE (Radio equipment
and Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment and the mutual
recognition of their conf ormity)
Directives. The immobilizer system protects
your vehicle f rom thef t. If an
improperly coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine’s f uel
system is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on
brief ly, then go of f . If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position, remove the key,
reinsert it, and turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
f ob) is near the ignition switch when
you insert the key.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Immobilizer Syst em
(South A f rican model)
153
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							µ
µ
µIf the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system (on some
types) and the cigarette lighter in
this position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
On some types, the headlights come
on automatically in this position. The ignition switch has three
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), and ON (II).
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, push it in slightly. If
your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must
also be in Park.The engine can be started with the
key in this position by pressing the
ENGINE START button (see page
on petrol models with manual
transmission and automatic
transmission, page on petrol
models with i-SHIFT, and page
on diesel models). 390
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393
Ignition Switch
Inst rument s and Cont rols
A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
LOCK (0)
154
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							CONT INUED
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. You will also see
the symbol ‘‘ ,’’ or the symbol
with an ‘‘IGNITION KEY’’ message
on the multi-information display.
Remove the key to turn off the
beeper and the warning symbol.
To lock the doors and the tailgate,
push the top of the master door lock
switch on the driver’s door, pull the
locktabrearwardonthedriver’s
door, or use the key on the outside
lock on the driver’s door.
Pushing the bottom of the master
door lock switch or pushing f orward
the lock tab on the driver’s door will
unlock all doors and the tailgate. If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must be
in Park bef ore you can remove the
key f rom the ignition switch.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Ignit ion Swit ch, Door L ocks
Power Door L ocks
155
Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of
the vehicle.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
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